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Parent Financial Aid Timeline: Get Ahead Before FAFSA Opens

Get a head start on college financial aid. This timeline for parents will help you prepare for FAFSA and maximize your student’s returns.

Before You Submit: 7 Last-Minute Essay Mistakes to Catch

Catch last-minute essay mistakes to strengthen your college application. In this article, we’ll show you how to fix 7 sneaky errors before you submit.

Top Mistakes to Avoid in Your College Applications

Don't let common missteps derail your college dreams. This article reveals the top mistakes to avoid when applying to college.

FAFSA vs. CSS Profile: What’s the Difference?

Confused by college financial aid? Learn the key differences between FAFSA and CSS Profile to maximize your grants, scholarships, and loans.

Essay Scoop: How to Answer MIT Essays

Wondering how to approach the writing for MIT essays? You're not alone. It's no surprise that the school is extremely selective.

College Admissions Dropping Test Scores: Permanently?

College admissions boards across the nation are dropping standardized test scores as a requirement. Some campuses plan to drop them for good.

Is Homeschooling Beneficial? Does It Affect My Application?

For many, homeschooling is a temporary move brought on by the pandemic, and has taken various forms.

How to Decide Who to Ask for Letters of Recommendation

Testing, transcripts, and even essays, can tell colleges a good deal about how you perform in academic settings and how you define yourself. What they lack, however, is the ability to combine this objectivity and personality testimony. This is where letters of recommendation come in. 

Student Stories Spotlight

Wondering what it's really like to work with the Empowerly community? Of course, we think our program is pretty spectacular... but that's just us. Hear from real students as they reflect on their experiences with Empowerly and advice they have to offer you.

3 Scenarios When College Counselors Are Helpful

Often, the most helpful way to support your child is working with experts: college counselors. When does counseling makes the biggest impact?

Parents of Juniors: Let’s Talk About The Waitlist

You may be asking yourself, "The waitlist? My student is a junior! Why would I worry about the waitlist?" While your application season is still months away, that doesn't mean your college prep should wait until then. In this article, I'll discuss the specific reasons why thinking about the waitlist when you student is in 11th grade instead of 12th grade can help you through the process.

What You Need to Know about Weighted GPA

Grades are not the only thing a college considers when they look at your application. But they are part of the equation. We'll break it down for you. 

Creating Your College List Using Data

Developing your college list is a challenging task. Many students who approach us at Empowerly aim to apply to 6 or 7 (or more) well-selected schools, and spread those across safety, target, and reach colleges. So how do most people create these lists today? Some students create complicated spreadsheets. Some simply apply to colleges that are easily accessible—”schools that are geographically close, or that they've heard about from friends. Other students just guess, based on a vague impression. But there's a better strategy: one that will help you reduce your stress, find your best-fit campus, and put you on the road to success. Do those benefits sound good to you? Read on.
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