Is My Student Receiving Adequate Help from Their School Counselor?

Students share their school counselor’s time with 407 other students which is well below the recommended ratio of 1:225.
Top 16 STEM Summer Programs

Apply to STEM summer programs for high school students? Which ones are still accepting applications anyway? We’ve got you covered.
Why You Should Make a Personal Website

in the piles of resumes and cover letters. That is why having a personal website can help you stand out.
15 Medical Internships For High School Students

A medical internship is a stellar way to gain hands-on experience while giving your college applications a huge boost.
What Grades Do Colleges Look At? Complete 2026 Guide

Wondering when colleges start looking at your grades? You can find Empowerly’s advice on high school grades and preparing for college here.
College Autism and Accessibility Support

There are college accessibility support resources available to you to mitigate obstacles, and you deserve to thrive.
2025 Brown Acceptance Rate: Class of 2029

Brown’s Class of 2029 acceptance rate is around 5%. We’ll review recent trends, the admitted student profile, and how to build a standout Brown app.
8 Criteria For Selecting a College

Most agree that college is one of the most exciting parts of life, but not everyone has the same college experience. There are a vast number of universities all across the country that are each unique in their own ways.Â
University of California System Offers New Insights to Student Body

The University of California school system has just released a new tool for the public to interact with and visualize their student body! Let’s take a closer look.