My SAT Was Cancelled. What Do I Do Now?

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You find yourself faced with the question: to take or not to take? Is it even worth my time and effort if some colleges no longer require it? Can I juggle the work that I need to put in to prepare, as well as the added pressure of studying online? Let’s dive in, and answer all those questions and more.

7 Must-Do’s to Ace Virtual Interviews

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Should you prepare differently? What’s the etiquette like? Where should you sit?
Keep reading to find out seven things you must know to ace your virtual first impressions.

How to DIY Self-Started Extracurriculars with Results

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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.

College Board drops SAT essay & SAT subject tests

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The College Board announced that it would discontinue the optional essay test and subject tests. The reasons cited were to reduce the demands on students and adapt to the changing needs of students and colleges.