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Student Voice: The Raw, Unfiltered Value of College Counseling

Based on her own personal experiences, Empowerly student Ujala C. writes on the raw, unfiltered value of college counseling for students today.

Empowerly Students Receive Early Admissions for University of California Class

Several outstanding Empowerly students received early admissions notifications for the notoriously difficult University of California.

Getting Into an Ivy League from the Bay Area

Like many of our students, you may be thinking: how do I get into an Ivy League university? Or more specifically, how do I get into an Ivy League university from the Bay Area?

College Application Timeline: Planning Ahead

For many students, the sheer volume of work to be done throughout the "college application process" seems incredibly daunting. In this post, we will provide a rough roadmap of when you might want to aim to have certain portions of the applications completed.

Six College Application Mistakes to Avoid

Sometimes students are so focused on the substance of their application that they overlook simple things that have just as much of an effect on their odds of admission. Proofreading and time management are important in college, and if your application doesn't highlight these traits, then it might not matter how great your application makes you seem otherwise.

Senior Year: Your Dream College Application Timeline

Looking for a ready-made dream college application timeline? Senior year is exciting and filled with lots of activities, but not the time to slack off.

What NOT to Include in Your College Application

In this article, we review the type of material you do not want to include in your college application.

School Scoop: Public or Private High School?

Curious about what path will set your student up for the most success in college? Should we choose public or private high school?

Public vs. Private School: Which One Is Right For Me?

In this article, we want to dispel the myths of private vs. public school, the challenges at each, and the benefits of going to each.