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?
I’m a Top Student. Why Did I Get Rejected by Colleges?
“Why did I get rejected by these colleges?— If you’re a top student and you didn’t get into your dream schools, this can be a difficult time.
GPA vs Standardized Testing: Which Weighs More?
For those of you who still aren’t clear on what GPA vs. standardized testing indicates about your academic ability, we do have a case for one over the other.
How Important Are Extracurricular Activities In College Apps?
Many students ask us how important extracurricular activities are in the college apps process. Let’s break that down.
Great Study Habits from Freshman Year to Graduation
Students should have a plan to tackle the increasing schoolwork. Naturally, good effective study habits should be an important aspect of that plan.Â
College Admission Trends in 2019
As we begin to wind up the 2018-19 college admission cycle, our seniors anxiously await their college application outcomes. Meanwhile, we have begun to think ahead to the next cycle of college admissions. Each year the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) produces an insightful report on the State of College Admission. Let’s dig into the college admission trends we observe in 2019.
Part 2: Statistical Analysis Admissions Focus on Harvard
In this article, we will turn our admissions focus on Harvard University as an example of how statistical analysis works.
Yield Rate and Admissions Trends in the Ivy League
That information is valuable; so here, we will discuss yield rate and admissions trends for top schools in the US.
Creating Your College List Using Data
Developing your college list is a challenging task. Many students who approach us at Empowerly aim to apply to 6 or 7 (or more) well-selected schools, and spread those across safety, target, and reach colleges. So how do most people create these lists today?
Some students create complicated spreadsheets. Some simply apply to colleges that are easily accessible—”schools that are geographically close, or that they’ve heard about from friends. Other students just guess, based on a vague impression.
But there’s a better strategy: one that will help you reduce your stress, find your best-fit campus, and put you on the road to success. Do those benefits sound good to you? Read on.
