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College Admission Headlines: What Families Are Missing in March 2026

At first glance, these headlines in college admissions may seem unrelated. But there’s a method at work here, and it has a name: institutional priorities.

How to Proofread and Self-Edit Your Admissions Essay

Why Math Olympiads Matter for Student Development

125 Famous & Notable Harvard Alumni & Former Students

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.

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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