Top Dos And Don’ts For Your College Admissions Interview
While not all schools require a college admissions interview, being invited to one allows the admissions officer to measure your interest in their school; while also enabling you to demonstrate why you are a good fit for their institution. College admission counseling groups agree that college admissions interviews rarely hurt—”but strong interviews give you a […]
How to Choose a College Counselor
What do you do when you don’t get into the schools you thought you would? And why did I get rejected from this college?
Student Spotlight: Path to Princeton Through Science
Empowerly sat down with Changxiao, our CTO, to learn more about what extracurriculars in science helped him on his path to Princeton.
Empowerly sat down with Changxiao, our CTO (Chief Technical Officer), to learn more about what extracurriculars in science helped him gain acceptance to Princeton. We asked all the questions you might want to know. Read our interview to understand his perspective on admissions and high school extracurricular activities!
Ask Me Anything: How I Cracked BS/MD Admissions
Earning a spot in a medical school while in high school? Learn from our counselor Rohith K. what his experience with BS/MD admissions was like.
Learn from our counselor Rohith K. what his experience was like.
Community Service For Students in Social Sciences
For students interested in the social sciences, there are several types of community service opportunities that you can explore.Â
College Choice: Going to the Right College For You
Many students feel they must attend schools with prestigious names. Understanding your college choice process can relieve that pressure.
How to Answer the 2019-20 Common App Essay (Part 2)
We’re going through Common App’s 2019-20 essay prompts, and will be addressing how to stand out for each one of these Common App essays.
Why Ninth Grade is Important for College Admissions
Freshman year of high school can be a very stressful time. Often students are nervous about starting a new school, taking harder classes, and the overwhelming number of new activities they can participate in.
The Most Overhyped Component of College Admissions
There are plenty of components that deserve your focused attention. In our view, this is probably the most overhyped entry in college admissions.
