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How to Prepare for Your College Tour and Visit

In this guide, we're exploring all things college visits! We've gathered exciting tips and actionable information to prepare you for campus tours.

Summer Edge: Activities that Boost your College Apps

Discover key summer activities (from internships to passion projects) that actually impress universities. Don’t let summer slip away!

2025 Common App Changes You Should Know

Get ready! We’re breaking down everything you need to know about the Common Application changes and key updates for the 2025 cycle.

What Makes Empowerly Counselors Different

Ever wondered what exactly makes an Empowerly counselor different from other teachers? Let’s go behind the scenes, where the magic happens.

UC Irvine: Behind-the-Scenes Admissions Statistics

Dive into UC Irvine's admissions statistics, acceptance rates, and key data. Together, we’ll discover what it takes to get into UCI.

Boost Your 2025 SAT Admissions Prep — 10 Essential Tips

Ready for your 2025 digital SAT? Discover 10 expert strategies to prep smarter, raise your score, and achieve your college goals.

Unlock Your Future: Colleges with 40-50% Acceptance

Discover top target colleges with 40–50% acceptance rates that offer strong academics, merit aid, and reduced stress in your college search.

SAT and ACT Dates for 2025: Plan Your Exam

Don't miss the 2025 SAT & ACT registration deadlines! Get all official test dates and plan your college application strategy.

Early Action Schools: Apply Sooner, Get In Sooner

Explore Early Action colleges! Discover how non-binding EA can boost your chances and reduce stress without commitment.

37 Incredible Research Opportunities for High School Students

This article explores the myriad of incredible research opportunities accessible to high school students this year. Let’s dive in.

Restrictive Early Action: Your Key to Top Colleges

Demystify Restrictive Early Action. Learn how REA differs from ED/EA, its benefits, and if it's the right application strategy for you.

Early Decision: The Binding Truth

Is Early Decision actually binding? Uncover how this admissions strategy affects your options and what families need to know before applying early.

125 Famous & Notable Harvard Alumni

Harvard has an alumni list that any school would be proud of, and that’s not just because it’s the oldest institutions in the U.S.

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