Why Take SAT II Tests?

When you prepare for college, you take the ACT or SAT test. If you like taking tests, then adding more tests, like AP or IB exams, to your college prep schedule seems like an exciting challenge.
Junior Journey: How to Find Out What You Should Study

Today, we’ll help you with a confusing process. We’re going to talk about how to find out what you should study in college.
Spotlight: How I Got Into a Top Liberal Arts College

I had no idea where Oberlin, Ohio was. Not to mention the fact that it was a top liberal arts college and potentially, my future.
3 Tips for Exploring College Majors

One key difference in after high school is the variety in choices of college major. Let’s dig right in to tips for exploring college majors.
10 Tips STEM Majors Should Know, from a Stanford Student

As a sophomore at Stanford, I’ve met my fair share STEM-oriented students. In fact, at Stanford, it feels like everywhere you turn, you bump into another STEM student (a.k.a. “techy”).
4 Elite STEM Competitions 2018-2019

Ultimately, elite stem competitions provide students room to grow.
STEM Students: How Does Your Essay Stand Out?

It can feel like everyone is a STEM student. If that’s you, you need to ask yourself: how does your essay stand out?
3 More Elite STEM Competitions

In an earlier post, Empowerly discussed 4 elite STEM competitions a motivated student might want to pursue. Here are 3 more ideas!
AP Scores and What They Mean For Ivy League Admissions

AP season is just around the corner, and for many students, that means the start of intense anxiety. How do I know what a “good” score is for each of the tests? How will this impact my chances of college admissions? Can I get college credit for these tests?