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Counselor Spotlight: Holistic Student Support in Action

Meet the Empowerly team in a whole new way. Join us for our counselor interview series to highlight the personal side of our experts!

1440 SAT Score: Is It Good? And What Colleges Accept It?

In this guide, Empowerly will break down what a 1440 SAT score means and what kinds of opportunities it can unlock for college admissions.

1470 SAT Score: Is It Good? And What Colleges Accept It?

Got a 1470 SAT score? Find out what 1470 means for your college admissions prospects and which colleges are within your reach.

Do Honors Classes Boost Your GPA?

Learn how honors classes can elevate your GPA, impress colleges, and set you apart. Explore strategies for success without overwhelming yourself.

International Enrollments In US Colleges Declining

Across the board, international enrollments in US colleges are declining; in this article, we'll dig deeper into this trend.

Planning Your College Visits

When you are strategic, you can use your college visits efficiently and really find a school that's the bestÂ match for you.

How to Answer the 2019-20 Common App Essay (Part 2)

We're going through Common App's 2019-20 essay prompts, and will be addressing how to stand out for each one of these Common App essays.

How to Answer the 2019-20 Common App Essay (Part I)

This year, the Common App announced that the 2019-2020 essay prompts will remain the same as theÂ 2018-2019 essay prompts.Â This is immensely helpful for the team at Empowerly, as we are very familiar with the questions and it also means that students have more time to prepare their responses.Â

What Comes After You Got Into College?

So many students tend to forget about the "going to college" part. Let's talk about what you can work on after you know you got into college!

Book Club: Critical Reading for Reflection

In our Book Club, we feature top book recommendations for high schoolers! This list highlights some of our favorite options of critical reading for reflection.

Which Top Tier Colleges Don’t Require the SAT?

If test-taking isn't your strong suit, have no fear! Below I have listed five prestigious colleges that do not require you to submit your standardized test scores as well as a comprehensive list of test-optional colleges.

Should I Apply for Financial Aid?

Universities use internal policy, FAFSA, and CSS profile to determine both the type and amount of aid. Should I apply for financial aid?

So You Don’t Know What to Major In…

It can be scary and bewildering if you fall into that "don't know what to major in" category. Luckily, we've been there.

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