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How Learning Counselling Skills Can Improve Your Emotional Intelligence

Top Computer Engineering Programs

Why not pursue your passion for all things computer science and its hardware, and major in computer engineering? Check out these top computer engineering programs!

College Counselor Chat with Christine W.

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

Online, Digital, or Virtual: Well-Rounded Still Wins Out

In-demand spots are suddenly uncertain. Who makes the cut? We find, being well-rounded as a scholar and student still wins out.

Beyond the Numbers: 3 Tips for Writing Your College Essay

Excellent students will often soar through their final exams, SATs, ACTs, and get stunning references from their teachers. But then, the college essay hits them like an anvil. This is because they've mastered everything thrown at them, but never looked at their own story. The personal statement is easy to dismiss and scoff at, but really, this is the only chance to know a person aside from numbers on a page and secondhand stories from teachers.

What to Do at a Virtual College Fair

If you're a rising junior or senior, you're probably starting to think about building and finalizing your college list. At this point, you may be wondering, "what do I do at a college fair?" or even asking yourself, "how do I network at a virtual college fair?” and while this is unprecedented territory for all of us, luck for you, the experts know what to do.

BS/MD Programs: Visions for Acceptance

This article dives into the similarities and differences between standard college applications and BS/MD programs and applications.

What If There Aren’t Any AP Classes that Relate to My Major?

What do you do if there aren't any AP classes that relate to your intended major? Many students want to understand how to approach this.

How to DIY Self-Started Extracurriculars with Results

Empowerly provides expert advice to high school students applying to college. Our counselors play a huge role in working one-on-one with our students to help them through the application process. You may be wondering, "what's so important about getting college admissions counseling?" or "how can a college counselor help me?" We talked to Sheelah Bearfoot, one of our fantastic counselors, to get the scoop.

Responding to the Common App COVID-19 Prompt

COVID-19 has had far-reaching effects on the world, not in the least on students. We'll walk you through the Common App COVID prompt and what to do.

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