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Counselor Spotlight: How Students Can Unlock Superpowers

Meet the Empowerly team in a whole new way. Join us for our counselor interview series to highlight the personal side of our experts!

Communication Skills Students Need Before Work

Skills Matrix: Turn Activities Into Your Admissions Story

Deferred from a College: Now What?

In other words, you will receive a final admissions decision in April. So if you were deferred from a college, what can you do about it? If you are deferred, this means that your application will be reevaluated during the regular admissions cycle, and you will receive a final admissions decision in April.

How to Find and Apply for Scholarships

Worried about the costs of applying to college? In this article, we have some great tried-and-true tips on how to find and apply for scholarships.

Does Demonstrated Interest Increase Chances of Admission?

You've probably looked up all possible ways to stand out. And you're curious: "does demonstrated interest increase my chances of admission?"

Top Universities in California

Are you curious if one of these top universities in California is perfect for you? Let's take a look at the rankings, and learn a little more about each campus.

Empowerly advises: How to Organize Your College List

Our very own Gelyna Price is something of an expert in organization. To be more specific: she is an expert in how to organize a college list.

Questions to Ask During College Visits

Are you confused about which questions to ask during college visits? Learn about the questions you should (and should not) ask.

Top 20 Universities in the United States

We researched the Top 20 universities in the United States and the key differences between public and private schools.

Summer Scoop for Underrepresented Students: Colorado State

These programs give underrepresented students exposure to collegiate academics and other interests, while bolstering admissions chances.

Our Top Picks for Computer Science Programs in 2021

If you're a high school student looking to brush up on your computer science skills or build on the skills you already have, then here is a list of our top picks for the summer of 2021.

How to Get Involved with Research in High School

Would you like to do hands-on research while in high school? Before we start, we would like to emphasize: this information is not just for students interested in science!

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