When Safety Schools Aren’t Safety Schools
As the field becomes more competitive across the board, at what point can we no longer consider mainstay safety schools as near-guaranteed acceptances?
Free College? It’s More Likely Than You Might Think
For most students, college is expensive.Â
Each year, the costs of attending rise, and show no signs of slowing. Between tuition, textbooks, lab materials, and room and board—”the path to a diploma exacts a large price. Yet degrees remain highly in demand. Families are asking: how can we afford it?Â
Sports in College: Student Athlete Recruitment
Curious about student athlete recruitment? The Empowerly team has done some research to help students navigate this path successfully.
Financial Aid for International College Applicants
If you seek financial aid as an international college applicant, it may seem like you have no good options. Don’t give up!
Seeking Accessible Education at Stanford
In this post, advisor Farah W. shares her personal account seeking reasonable academic accommodations at university. Accessible education at Stanford is possible.
Transfer Students from Community College
Is transferring into a 4-year university from a community college an easier way to gain admission into a prestigious institution? Statistically, no! There are a lot of myths floating around about transfer students. Let’s talk about some pros and cons and bust some myths.Â
Parents: Why Choose an HBCU?
The Higher Education Act of 1965 defines HBCUs as “any historically black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans.” HBCUs have a long legacy of producing successful graduates in all fields, with an active professional alumni network, which is one of the primary draws. In a competitive job market, students know they will have an extensive network within which to search for a job after graduation.
College Scholarships Hiding in Plain Sight
There are a few options for college scholarships when paying for a college education. Are you ready to explore something new?
