Q4 College Deadlines Every Parent, Student (and Employer) Should Know

October, November, and December aren’t just a holiday season – they’re the period when major college deadlines loom, and time seems to slip through your fingers faster than you can say “financial aid.”
Is Homeschooling Beneficial? Does It Affect My Application?

For many, homeschooling is a temporary move brought on by the pandemic, and has taken various forms.
Local vs. Online College Counseling: Which is Better?

In this article, we’ll go over every detail to explain why you need to start your essays earlier than you might think.
How Much Does Legacy Help in College Admissions?

If my parent/s or grandparent/s graduated from a college, am I guaranteed admission there? How much does legacy matter in college admissions?Â
Why Go for Online College Counseling?

Why go for online college counseling? Times have changed. Now, virtual college counseling outpaces in-person meetings on multiple axes.
Ninth Grade Parents: Have Your Student Build A High School Portfolio

If you do end up needing a portfolio – for a summer program, contest, scholarship application, or anything else – there is nothing worse than facing a stack of college admission applications… and realizing you haven’t kept track of awards, projects, or even well-written English and history papers. Having concrete examples of student work and accomplishments easily on hand will make your family life much less stressful, especially if you aren’t having to hunt through boxes in the attic to meet a last-minute deadline.
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.