Planning the Summer Before College

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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

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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?

Do You Need a Counselor For College Admissions?

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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?

Coffee with a Counselor: Rana H.

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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.