Parents: My Student Identifies As LGBTQ+

As parents, we want our students to thrive in college. How can we make sure our students thrive while accepting and growing into their identities? Parents and loved ones of LGBTQ+ students, read on for more.
10 Things I Wish I Knew About College Experience, From a Real Student

When picking a college, students often choose on the criteria of either academic programs and prestige, or a loosely based feeling of “fit.” However, there are so many characteristics of a college that are important to consider, especially if you want to have a good college experience outside of the classroom. The campus culture, location, opportunities, and extracurricular options will affect you everyday life, your happiness, and, in some cases, your future career.
Maximize Your Summer Activities for College Acceptance

The sun beckons out to relax — and yes, relaxation is very important, but summer is a critical time to build on extracurricular activities.
The Dreaded Wait: Tips for Your Senior Spring Semester

The Empowerly team wants to offer some practical ways to be productive during your senior spring semester.
Advice for Choosing Your High School Classes

Having trouble choosing your high school classes? Empowerly has advice to help you weigh the options. Let’s discuss the major options, below.
Unusual Tips to Avoid Student Loan Debt

Are you looking for tips to avoid student loan debt? There are plenty of unconventional ways to save money and remove financial burden.
What is Co-Op Housing?

Co-Ops or Internships? Classroom experience or work experience? Tune in for our reasons why you should consider schools with co-op programs!
What to Do with a Report Card

As the school year wraps up, many students receive spring report cards. But what do you do with a report card?
Your Complete Student End-of-Year Checklist

Whether you’ve already waved goodbye to your high school campus for the year, or still have a few more days, make sure you go over this end-of-year checklist.