How to DIY Self-Started Extracurriculars with Results
Empowerly provides expert advice to high school students applying to college. Our counselors play a huge role in working one-on-one with our students to help them through the application process. You may be wondering, “what’s so important about getting college admissions counseling?” or “how can a college counselor help me?”
We talked to Sheelah Bearfoot, one of our fantastic counselors, to get the scoop.
Brown University Research: Bursts of Beta
Read up on some current research Brown is leading to enrich your understanding of the school itself!
Interested in learning more? Read up on some current research the campus is leading to enrich your understanding of the school itself.
Parents: Why Choose an HBCU?
The Higher Education Act of 1965 defines HBCUs as “any historically black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans.” HBCUs have a long legacy of producing successful graduates in all fields, with an active professional alumni network, which is one of the primary draws. In a competitive job market, students know they will have an extensive network within which to search for a job after graduation.
Guides: How I Got Into Stanford
Martha Collins, a Stanford alum, shares her Stanford admissions story. She discusses her tips for best approaching the application process and what she feels made her application stand out.
Ask Me Anything: Tips From Inside UC Berkeley Admissions
We’ll take you inside UC Berkeley admissions for the straight truth. What does UC Berkeley look for in a student?
Parents of Juniors: Let’s Talk About The Waitlist
You may be asking yourself, “The waitlist? My student is a junior! Why would I worry about the waitlist?”
While your application season is still months away, that doesn’t mean your college prep should wait until then. In this article, I’ll discuss the specific reasons why thinking about the waitlist when you student is in 11th grade instead of 12th grade can help you through the process.
3 Scenarios When College Counselors Are Helpful
Often, the most helpful way to support your child is working with experts: college counselors. When does counseling makes the biggest impact?
How to Decide Who to Ask for Letters of Recommendation
Testing, transcripts, and even essays, can tell colleges a good deal about how you perform in academic settings and how you define yourself. What they lack, however, is the ability to combine this objectivity and personality testimony. This is where letters of recommendation come in.Â
College Counselor Recommendation Letters
The college counselor recommendation is one of the most important and overlooked portions of the college admissions process. “Virtually every classmate that I have spoken to at Stanford had a good relationship with his/her counselor, and some maintain friendships,” one advisor said. This year, the Common Application has added two options for school counselors to decline sending an evaluation for students:
