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Category: Resumes

Internships vs. Externships

Luckily, a lot of internships and externships have switched over to being remote, decreasing risk of exposure. But what are externships and what makes them different from internships?

What to Expect from a Counseling Session with Empowerly

Sheelah explains what you can expect from a counseling session with Empowerly, and why each element matters so much. We talked to Sheelah Bearfoot, one of our fantastic counselors, to get the scoop.

Weighted vs Unweighted GPA and How Colleges View Them

The discussion of weighted vs. unweighted GPA has risen to the top of many minds. COVID has brought grading schemes under the microscope, once again. 1) in the classroom through letter grades, and 2) through Grade Point Average, or GPA. You're likely familiar the grading from A-F, but colleges are interested in overall performance—”with a quick glance of your unweighted GPA which will fall between 0.0 and 4.0. Colleges could also be interested in a weighted GPA which applies more proportional weight to more difficult classes. However, more and more classes are also offering P and NP. Wondering what that means? Read on for a breakdown of how this plays out today.

College Counselor Chat with Christine W.

What is one trait that you find common among the most successful students you have worked with?

How to Strengthen Your Reading Skills

Do you love to read? Do you sit in school anxiously waiting for the opportunity to dive into a good book as soon as the bell rings? If this does not describe you, then you might benefit from gaining some great reading strategies. Readers who read well often like to read too. And since reading is so important for school, college testing, and many careers, it's a good idea to develop those skills now. What does a good reader do?

Ask Me Anything: Tips From Inside UC Berkeley Admissions

We'll take you inside UC Berkeley admissions for the straight truth. What does UC Berkeley look for in a student?

3 Scenarios When College Counselors Are Helpful

Often, the most helpful way to support your child is working with experts: college counselors. When does counseling makes the biggest impact?

College Counselor Recommendation Letters

The college counselor recommendation is one of the most important and overlooked portions of the college admissions process. "Virtually every classmate that I have spoken to at Stanford had a good relationship with his/her counselor, and some maintain friendships," one advisor said. This year, the Common Application has added two options for school counselors to decline sending an evaluation for students:
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