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College Admission Headlines: February 2026

February’s biggest college admission updates, from post-affirmative action enrollment data to Early Decision expansion, AI majors, and testing policy indicators. Get the context and a clear plan.

Average SAT Scores by State for 2026: The Good, Bad, & Ugly

The SAT is an entrance exam that most U.S. colleges and universities use to determine a student’s readiness for higher education.

2029 College Yield Rates: What Is It & How Is It Calculated?

You've probably heard much less about the college yield rate. Still, this number is important in admissions, too!

Empowerly’s Guide to High School Internships

We have the expertise to help. Today, we're publishing the official Empowerly's Guide to Internships in High School.

Consider a Computer Science Major

In particular, computer science is exploding in popularity. As we'll discuss in this article, that's for good reason.

Empowerly’s Guide to Navigating High School During COVID

We've put together the official Empowerly's Guide to Navigating High School During COVID to help you stay afloat... and even continue to thrive!

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.

Federal Service Academies: What You Need to Know

Many of you we've noticed have been disheartened with the lackluster advice available for applying to federal service academies. Not to fear!

Reducing the Cost of College: for Students

Students: are you looking for ways to start reducing the cost of college? We've put together a round-up of advice. Take charge of your own future.

How Different Colleges Celebrate Pi Day

If you're an intellectually curious person, Pi Day is a fun way to celebrate math and science. See how these lesser-known colleges participate!

Success at Top STEM Schools with a Berkeley Professor

Empowerly counselor Sarah P. hosted an informative webinar with Dr. Allan Yang from UC Berkeley, for students interested in top STEM schools.

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.

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