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Balancing Mental Health & Math Assignments: Student Tips

What Top U.S. Colleges Look For: Hidden Traits in Applications

Do International Experiences Boost College Essays?

How to Handle College Rejection and Deferral

Early decision results from colleges and universities begin arriving in student inboxes as the year winds down. Whether it’s a rejection, deferral, or some other college admissions scenario, our counseling team has advice to help you recover and respond like a champion.

The Benefits of Being Undecided as a Freshman

There are many benefits to being an undeclared major early in your college career. Let’s take a look at a few of them.

Writing College Essays for Different Applications

A key component to any college application is the personal essay. It’s also the requirement that tends to create the most anxiety.

Choosing the Best Liberal Arts School

Finding the best liberal arts school for you involves weighing a handful of factors that will differentiate these alike institutions.

How to Overcome Challenges as a First Generation Student

If you’re a first generation college student, follow these suggestions to find assistance while you pursue your educational goals.

Using Extracurriculars to Become a Well-Rounded Student

The challenge of AP courses may prepare you for college-level work, but can they help you get your foot in the door?

The 5 Most Common SAT Prep Mistakes

To achieve that competitive score, you’ll want to set a test prep strategy and schedule that works. Empowerly is here to help!

How Do I Pay For College Without My Parents’ Help

Empowerly shares some ways you can pay for college without your parents’ help and hopefully, without too much pressure and stress.

What Middle School Students Can Do for College Now

What can middle school students do for college? It’s fall semester. Now is the time to act to avoid a time crunch later.

Coffee with a Counselor: Ajunie V.

Let’s get real with Empowerly counselor Ajunie to learn more about her approach to counseling, and her admissions advice for students.

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