What Should I Write for Optional Essays?
Picture this: college app deadlines are looming and you’re hard at work on your applications. You’ve compiled and narrowed down a college list, made a strategy for presenting your extracurriculars, and started brainstorming and drafting your essays. Good for you! On top of all this work, you notice that a few of your applications allow for that perplexing, dark horse component: the optional essay.Â
The Four Types of Activities for College Admissions
We’ve developed a mental model we call the Activity Matrix to think about the four main types of activities to boost your college profile.
How to Pick a College: Part 1 Campus Vibe
You’ve likely managed a mental list of the pros and cons and been swayed a bit by relatives and teachers extending their congratulations (and their not-so-secret support for X University). What you think is important now may not hold true down in a couple months, so the best strategy should be introspective and compare distinct opportunities. With your college list in mind how do you start on the college decision?
How Challenging Should My High School Courses Be?
Classes are important for their intellectual stimulation, academic preparation, well as their effect on admissions. Students tend to think that more is better because of the associated prestige and rigor but should you be taking as many classes as possible to boost admissions chances?
PSA: For Those of You Taking a Gap Year
Gap Year The COVID19 pandemic and associated quarantine measures in the United States have thoroughly upended the college application system for those applying. Students who never considered a gap year before are suddenly rethinking their choices. While the outcomes are still relatively uncertain, we at Empowerly want to make sure that our students are making […]
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.
Top Schools for Undergraduate Research in 2019
Undergraduate research remains one of the most sought-after qualities in the college search. Students want to know how, when, and where to find opportunities for hands-on projects. Not only do these research projects allow students to express creativity, take control of their education, and delve deeper into their specific interests, it’s a great way to demonstrate leadership and initiative on your resume—”for any career you want to pursue. From humanities to STEM, opportunities to produce independent work under the supervision of a highly-qualified faculty member are a golden ticket to standing out. Convinced?
Here is a run-down of the top spots for undergraduate research in 2019.
Are You an Introvert or Extrovert in the Classroom?
Participation points can be nearly impossible to quantify. Teachers each have their own metrics, and you don’t typically receive a rubric for how to demonstrate your engagement best over time. While each class will differ, knowing more about yourself as a student will help you succeed regardless. Introverts and extroverts both have unique qualities to bring to their learning environments—”you just have to play to your strengths!Â
Boost Your Test Scores with 3 Easy Fixes
If you’re down to the wire and looking for some quick and dirty tips for how to boost your test scores quickly, here are three easy fixes to improve your results.
