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How to Handle College Rejection and Deferral

Early decision results from colleges and universities begin arriving in student inboxes as the year winds down. Whether it’s a rejection, deferral, or some other college admissions scenario, our counseling team has advice to help you recover and respond like a champion.

How to Build a Premed Friendly College Application in High School

How To Study More Effectively Using Mind Maps

Cybersecurity Career Guide for Future Professionals

The Road to College Admissions

Lost for where to start your journey to attending college? Wondering if you're way behind your peers? Confused about what step comes next?

What an Ideal Day at an Internship Might Look Like

Wondering what an ideal day at an internship might look like? Curious what makes the superheroes at Empowerly special?

Interview with Former College Admission Officer at UChicago, Stanford

Hear from a former college admission officer at UChicago and Stanford and learn what they look for in applicants.

How to Make the Most of a High School Internship

As you prepare to start a high school internship, there are a few things you should bear in mind. Whether your position is paid or unpaid, you'll want to ensure that your internship gives you the most metaphorical bang for your buck!

Juniors: You Need to Make a College Applications Calendar!

Applying to college isn't just a matter of figuring out how or where or why! There's also when. Don't let a college applications calendar scare you.

Top 30 Online High School Research Programs in Summer

Looking for online research opportunities in STEM for the summer of 2021? Take the chance to participate in activities online this summer.

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.

Unweighted and Weighted GPA Explained

PSA: For Those of You Taking a Gap Year

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