Networking Like a Pro
If you cringe at the thought of new social situations, the word “networking” can bring up some negative connotations. Like it or not, networking won’t go away – in fact, as you get older, it gets even more important! But it doesn’t have to be painful. Whether you’re a social butterfly or shy bookworm, you can always improve your networking skills to get the best results. Here are 7 easy tips for building a great network of connections.
Do Your Homework On College Campus Culture
Knowing the college campus culture and applicable academic research is a great start to finding your home away from home.
How To Get Into SUMaC Summer Program
Prestigious summer programs for high school students can boost a college application profile, and broaden student exposure to college-level academic topics. What’s it like to attend competitive Stanford University Mathematics Camps, SUMaC, summer program?
Empowerly’s Online Tools During the COVID-19 Pandemic
With COVID-19 growing in our communities, Empowerly wants to help you with our plethora of online learning tools.
COVID-19 Foils Admitted Student Days, Campus Visits
Here’s our advice for how to not get stuck in a rut of disappointment. Handle the Corona-related campus visits’ cancellations while remaining informed.
What to Expect from a Counseling Session with Empowerly
Sheelah explains what you can expect from a counseling session with Empowerly, and why each element matters so much.
We talked to Sheelah Bearfoot, one of our fantastic counselors, to get the scoop.
Stress Less: Mindfulness Exercises for Student Self Care
Our expert editor Norah shows students how to take a break and recoup your strength to keep going – with practices of student self care.
Beyond the Numbers: 3 Tips for Writing Your College Essay
Excellent students will often soar through their final exams, SATs, ACTs, and get stunning references from their teachers. But then, the college essay hits them like an anvil. This is because they’ve mastered everything thrown at them, but never looked at their own story. The personal statement is easy to dismiss and scoff at, but really, this is the only chance to know a person aside from numbers on a page and secondhand stories from teachers.
College Counselor Chat with Christine W.
What is one trait that you find common among the most successful students you have worked with?
