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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.

High School Entrepreneur Programs to Actually Help Teens Launch Startups

A good high school entrepreneur program can provide a boost. We have a list of entrepreneurship programs for high school students.

College Bound: Building Healthy Family Relationships

As you prepare to graduate from high school and transition to college, you enter the adult world. These changes will affect your relationship with your parents.

Spotlight: How to Be Yourself in 500 Words (or Less)

I want to emphasize that there will always be some serendipity in college acceptances. At the end of the day, you can only be yourself.

Why It’s OK to Enter College with an Undecided Major

Picking a major is a confusing decision for any student to make. It is even more confusing when you have no idea what you want to do. But an undecided major is okay!

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Cornell University’s Essays

Cornell University demands a strong application to succeed. Here is Empowerly's guidance on how to answer the Cornell essays!Â

5 Regrets These Students Had from High School

No one wants to graduate with high school regrets. But sometimes, the insight we gain from forging our own path through life holds valuable wisdom.

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Vanderbilt University’s Essays

If you're applying to Vanderbilt University, you'll want to do a stellar job on the one additional prompt they ask you to answer. Here are our thoughts on the best approach to the Vanderbilt essay.

Trick or Treat: Conquer Scary Senioritis!

Don't get spooked. The Empowerly Senioritis Busters are here! Let's talk about all the ways you can overcome a temporary lapse in motivation during the final stretches.

Essay Scoop: Washington University St. Louis Essays

Washington University in St. Louis is an incredible school. Make sure your Washington University essays are stellar, and you're on the right track.

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