Your Comprehensive College Visit Checklist
University tours try to razzle-dazzle you with alumni facts, trivia, fun facts about parts of the campus that have appeared in movies, etc. Prepare a list so you can stay present and get swept up in the excitement, but gather the info you set out to collect along the way.
Seeking Accessible Education at Stanford
In this post, advisor Farah W. shares her personal account seeking reasonable academic accommodations at university. Accessible education at Stanford is possible.
Transfer Students from Community College
Is transferring into a 4-year university from a community college an easier way to gain admission into a prestigious institution? Statistically, no! There are a lot of myths floating around about transfer students. Let’s talk about some pros and cons and bust some myths.Â
How To Get Into SUMaC Summer Program
Prestigious summer programs for high school students can boost a college application profile, and broaden student exposure to college-level academic topics. What’s it like to attend competitive Stanford University Mathematics Camps, SUMaC, summer program?
Why I Wish I’d Had College Counseling
Student Sarah P. offers up a cautionary tale of “going it alone,” and encourages utilizing college counseling resources.
Choosing a High School in the Bay Area
When choosing a high school to attend, it’s important to select one where you can thrive. This article covers the basics of Bay Area high school selection.
Empowerly’s Online Tools During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With COVID-19 growing in our communities, Empowerly wants to help you with our plethora of online learning tools.
COVID-19 Foils Admitted Student Days, Campus Visits
Here’s our advice for how to not get stuck in a rut of disappointment. Handle the Corona-related campus visits’ cancellations while remaining informed.
Important: Empowerly Portal Update!
As they say, time is money; don’t waste either of yours. Want better results for all your hard work? Track your progress.
Record your academic performance and standardized test scores in your Academic Profile section of the Digital Toolkit. By doing so, Empowerly’s counselors, editors, and expert researchers can give you more customized feedback and recommendations!
