Does Volunteer Work Matter For College Admissions?

For those trying to balance a very busy schedule, each choice is important. You may be asking, “does volunteer work matter in college admissions?”
How Much Do Schools Use Legacy In College Admissions?

In this article, we will go over these questions using data that we have extracted at Empowerly over the past years to shed light on the importance of legacy in college admissions.
The Best College Rankings Lists

With so many lists out there ranking colleges, you might wonder to yourself which college rankings lists to trust. Certain colleges make it onto these lists over and over again, so it’s safe to say that those schools are worth looking at. But what about the colleges that only make certain lists? How did those colleges make the cut, and how much time should you spend considering them?
Bay Area College Admissions Dynamics

Read on for more information about Bay Area college admissions, from the counselor point of view. In this article, we discuss trends and what they mean.
Navigating a College Website

Here are a couple of suggestions for objectives you might like to meet when navigating a college website.Â
College Admissions Trends For 2018

Admissions Trends College admissions is a rapidly changing landscape. Every year, universities make changes to their requirements, more students apply, and the process becomes more complicated. However, college is a gateway to tremendous personal and professional growth and it is an important time. Having been involved in college admissions since 2009, I wanted to share […]
Worried About Missing a College Deadline? Here’s a List!

With all these different dates coming up, how can you be sure to avoid missing a college deadline?Â
Trends in College Admissions

There are three key factors as to why the overall admissions rates have been progressively decreasing. Let’s talk about trends in college admissions to help you create your best plan.
Using Data in College Admissions with Empowerly

Finding data in college admissions can be a great tool if you know how to use it.