Characteristics Colleges Look for in Students
The characteristics colleges look for in students, while perhaps not all that unexpected, should be considered before you submit your application.
Counselor Spotlight: How Students Can Unlock Superpowers
Meet the Empowerly team in a whole new way. Join us for our counselor interview series to highlight the personal side of our experts!
Student Council and Student Government 101
Do you hold a leadership position in student government at your school? Let’s review the basics, and what colleges want to know!
Best GPA Calculators for Students
Find the best high school GPA calculators for college applications. Learn weighted vs. unweighted, avoid big mistakes, and use tools to raise your GPA.
Student Perspective: Public or Private College?
Choosing where you want to spend your next four years? One of the most important questions you might face is whether to opt for public or private college.
STEM Summer Programs For Girls
Girls-only STEM summer programs encourage girls to study STEM. Encourage young women in middle and high school to participate!
What Middle School Students Can Do for College Now
What can middle school students do for college? It’s fall semester. Now is the time to act to avoid a time crunch later.
Complete List of Extracurricular Activities for College Application
Your extracurricular activities must demonstrate achievement through nominations for leadership roles, awards, prizes, and other recognition.
Essay Scoop: How to Answer Carnegie Mellon Essays
Established in the early 1900’s by a self-educated, Scottish “working boy” who loved books, Andrew Carnegie, Carnegie Mellon University is known for innovation, for solving real-world problems and for interdisciplinary collaboration.
