Trends in College Admissions

There are three key factors as to why the overall admissions rates have been progressively decreasing. Let’s talk about trends in college admissions to help you create your best plan.
College Essay Advice Roundup

Searching for great insight about how to write your best college admissions essays? Without further ado, let’s start talking about college essay advice!
International Students in US Admissions

As many students are aware, international students are applying to US colleges at an accelerating pace. In this article, we will cover tips for international students applying to college and how US students should prepare for this influx of students. At Empowerly, we have helped many international students apply and get into top US colleges.
The Basics of Applying Early to College

Applying to college early action or early decision is becoming a more popular trend; and, one of the most important strategies we can use.
College Students, Should You Transfer?

Let’s learn how to tell if college students should transfer, how to transfer, and what to expect in the process.
How Important are High School Academics to UC Admission?

For any rising senior, choosing from the vast array of colleges may prove to be an intimidating task. This is especially true given the various portals available for students to submit their applications through. Incoming seniors should be aware of these four different types of online platforms.
How Central are Letters of Recommendation to Admissions?

How important are letters of recommendation to admissions officers after all? In this article, we’ll see how critical letters of recommendations are in the process.
How to Build a College List (Part 1: the Safety School)

Applicants may even come to realize that some programs at their safety school are even more interesting and more relevant to them than those at their match or reach schools.
Understanding Cornell’s New Technology Campus

It is easy to see why they made this move for Cornell’s new technology campus. Let’s take a closer look.