What Makes A Summer Program Worth My Time?

You have so many choices of summer programs for high school students. Finding a worthwhile summer program can be difficult. Empowerly’s gotcha covered.Â
Facing A College Rejection Letter

Check out this whole growth mindset business. We can face a college rejection letter together.
Planning the Summer Before College

It might now feel like you’re sitting around twiddling your thumbs. It’s time to start planning the summer before college so you stay busy.
Getting Into an Ivy League from the Bay Area

Like many of our students, you may be thinking: how do I get into an Ivy League university? Or more specifically, how do I get into an Ivy League university from the Bay Area?
3 Reasons Why You Need College Counseling And a College Counselor

College counselors and college admissions counseling are two highly talked-about subjects. With the rise of the Common Application, it is becoming easier for students to apply to more schools with similar essays.
Do You Need a Counselor For College Admissions?

College admissions is a complicated process and it has been reported that 26% of college applicants today use a private college admissions consultant. This is primarily because of a rapidly growing applicant pool – students can now apply online through the Common App and thousands of international applicants are applying for admission to US colleges. But aside from systematic change in the admissions process, which we have pushed for in the form of changing the matching process itself, what can students and parents do to prepare their child for their future?
School Scoop: Public or Private High School?

Curious about what path will set your student up for the most success in college? Should we choose public or private high school?
Public vs. Private School: Which One Is Right For Me?

In this article, we want to dispel the myths of private vs. public school, the challenges at each, and the benefits of going to each.
Coffee with a Counselor: Rana H.

Let’s sip a cozy cup of tea with Empowerly counselor Rana H. and learn more about her approach to admissions and top advice for students.