Webinars
Upcoming Empowerly college admissions webinars.
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How to Get Into UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley admits about 11% of applicants, and far fewer in majors like EECS and Business. Former Berkeley admissions reader Brennan explains how comprehensive review actually works, why the UC application plays by completely different rules than the Common App, and what made one Empowerly student’s file stand out in a program that admits just 1–2%.
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The Texas College Admissions Playbook
One state, four completely different admissions processes and most families apply to all of them with the same strategy. Denard, a former Director of Admissions at Elon College, who's guided students into Ivy Leagues, UCs, Public Ivies, and top Texas colleges, breaks down exactly what UT Austin, Texas A&M, Rice, and SMU each reward and where families lose seats they could have won.
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The Junior Year Game Plan
Junior year is the last year your student can actually build their application — senior year can only describe it. Former UC Berkeley admissions officer and Stanford reader Brennan breaks down exactly what needs to happen now: testing, leadership, academics, and the timing mistakes that quietly cost students options. Get the plan, not a checklist off the internet.
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The Public Ivy College Playbook: How to Get In
“Public Ivy” sounds like a safer bet than the Ivy League. It isn’t. With admit rates around 9–11% at UCLA and UC Berkeley, and even lower for some majors and out-of-state students, these schools take real strategy. Former UC Berkeley reader Brennan shows you how they actually read applications.
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The Course Premium: Which AP Courses Actually Help in College Admissions
Does AP Calculus AB help as much as BC? New Empowerly research on 11,764 students says no. And 1 in 4 AP exams last year came from a course that showed no measurable admissions advantage. Former UC Berkeley and Stanford admissions reader Brennan joins Austin Gorman, Ph.D., the report’s author, to reveal which APs actually help, and how to build a smarter schedule.
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The Sophomore Game Plan
Sophomore year feels early — but it's often the last stretch where students can build the foundation that makes junior year manageable and senior year applications strong. Cassidy walks families through exactly what should (and shouldn't) happen in 10th grade, so students aren't scrambling to catch up later.
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Free college admissions webinars
When you attend an Empowerly webinar, you gain invaluable insights into the college application process from our team of experienced experts. Our hosts have firsthand experience at top universities nationwide—many of them previously serving as admissions officers. The team's deep understanding of the college application process equips them to provide you valuable guidance during each session.
What You Gain
College admissions webinar topics
Whether you’re curious about merit scholarships, going Ivy League, landing a startup internship, or just staying ahead of college admissions trends, our webinars cover a bevy of topics to help strengthen your application prowess.
Still curious?
Here’s what to expect during one of our webinars:
Frequently Asked Questions
Great! We can't wait to host you. You'll receive all of the session information, including the exact link to join us, via email. We'll see you there!
Awesome—we’re so glad you were able to join us! If Empowerly sounds like a good fit for your college counseling needs, we recommend booking a free, virtual consultation with one of our admissions rockstars. It should take about 30 minutes and at least one parent / guardian must accompany you.
During the consultation, your admissions expert will:
assess your college application readiness
share more information about our services
answer any lingering questions you might have
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We’re excited to learn more about you and your college aspirations!
Empowerly webinars cover a wide range of topics including college essays, SAT/ACT strategy, extracurricular planning, and tips for getting into top universities.
Yes! All Empowerly college admissions webinars are free and open to students and families who want expert insights on the admissions process.
Each webinar is hosted by Empowerly’s admissions counselors - experts with real admissions experience from top universities.
No preparation is required. We recommend bringing a notebook and any questions you have about college admissions to make the most of the session.
Yes. Many Empowerly webinars are recorded and shared with registrants afterward, so you can rewatch or catch up if you can’t attend live.
Absolutely! Empowerly encourages parents to join. Webinars offer valuable guidance for families supporting their student’s college journey.
Most webinars last between 45 and 60 minutes, including time for live Q&A with our admissions experts
Subscribe to Empowerly’s newsletter or check the events page regularly to stay informed about upcoming webinars and workshops.
If you don't attend Empowerly’s webinar you signed up for, you'll still have a chance to watch it. On our Webinar Recordings page, you can see recordings of all past webinars.