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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.

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.

Changing the World: Entrepreneurial Summit Opportunity!

The National Youth Entrepreneurial Summit, or NYES, is a virtual entrepreneurship competition open to high school students across the nation.

Stress Less: Mindfulness Exercises for Student Self Care

Our expert editor Norah shows students how to take a break and recoup your strength to keep going - with practices of student self care.

Summer Activities for Humanities Students that are Safe Right Now

Summer is here, and with it brings a wealth of opportunity to learn, try new things, and explore your interests in greater depth. It can feel a bit overwhelming at first, trying to decide how to spend one's time over the summer; and without direction, one can easily find themselves developing a less than savory Animal Crossing or Fortnite addiction. We at Empowerly, as graduates of some of the top universities across the nation, have been there, done that—”and we are here to give you some inside knowledge as to how you can make your summer meaningful and fun. 

When to Start on Your College Essays? Now!

The beginning of your summer, your rising senior year, is the perfect time to start planning your first college essay. Your mind is no longer full of the memorized facts, equations, and extracurricular scheduling of the school year. You also are likely to have more time to dedicate the process of brainstorming, writing, and editing that are necessary to write a thoughtfully organized and meaningful essay.  Do not sell yourself short in waiting to write this all-important piece that will be a deciding factor as to whether or not you are accepted to the school of your dream; start now!

Weighted vs Unweighted GPA and How Colleges View Them

The discussion of weighted vs. unweighted GPA has risen to the top of many minds. COVID has brought grading schemes under the microscope, once again. 1) in the classroom through letter grades, and 2) through Grade Point Average, or GPA. You're likely familiar the grading from A-F, but colleges are interested in overall performance—”with a quick glance of your unweighted GPA which will fall between 0.0 and 4.0. Colleges could also be interested in a weighted GPA which applies more proportional weight to more difficult classes. However, more and more classes are also offering P and NP. Wondering what that means? Read on for a breakdown of how this plays out today.

What to Expect from a Counseling Session with Empowerly

Sheelah explains what you can expect from a counseling session with Empowerly, and why each element matters so much. We talked to Sheelah Bearfoot, one of our fantastic counselors, to get the scoop.

College Counseling Helping San Mateo Students Get Ahead

Students are still feeling lost facing the college admissions process. Where do the best resources for college counseling in San Mateo come from? Yet with a launchpad as great as this one, students are still feeling lost facing the college admissions process. Cookie-cutter in-school support resources aside, where else do they turn for help?

Pre-Med Opportunities This Summer Staying Safe

Volunteering at the local hospital is a no-go, and research programs at colleges are generally canceled. Pre-med summer options? So what are your options if standard pre-med activities usually involve direct contact with people?
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