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What it took to get in: Empowerly’s Class of 2026 admission results

The real danger of AI in education isn’t cheating

What College Yield Rates Reveal About Demand and Selectivity

Is it time to retire the college essay?

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.

Choosing a High School in the Bay Area

When choosing a high school to attend, it's important to select one where you can thrive. This article covers the basics of Bay Area high school selection.

Where to Find Unique and Lucrative Scholarships

Starting to think about where to find scholarships? When it comes to paying for college, scholarships and grants can be a big help.

Why I Wish I’d Had College Counseling

Student Sarah P. offers up a cautionary tale of "going it alone," and encourages utilizing college counseling resources.

What Makes A Summer Program Worth My Time?

You have so many choices of summer programs for high school students. Finding a worthwhile summer program can be difficult. Empowerly's gotcha covered.Â

How To Get Into a Competitive Summer Program

Summer programs for high school students can eventually boost a college application profile. But not all summer programs are created equal. So how do you choose what you want to invest your energy in over the summer, and how do you get in to a selective summer program? Empowerly is here to help with your summer roadmap!

How to Get into COSMOS Summer Program

COSMOS is a California-based STEM summer program across 4 participating UC schools. Similar to college courses, you can expect to engage in lectures on niche STEM topics, field trips, group discussion, and group research projects. A pricey investment, COSMOS isn't the only way to deepen your STEM research experience. Read on...

How to Get into RSI (Research Science Institute)

Interested in gaining some technical research experience? Research opportunities for teens in lab settings are sparse, so consider RSI.

Transfer Students from Community College

Is transferring into a 4-year university from a community college an easier way to gain admission into a prestigious institution? Statistically, no! There are a lot of myths floating around about transfer students. Let's talk about some pros and cons and bust some myths.Â

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