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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!

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.

Ultimate Waitlist Strategies to Secure Your Spot (2026)

Waitlisted? Don’t panic! Learn key waitlist strategies to boost your chances of admission and secure your spot at your dream college in 2025.

Help: I Missed Most College Deadlines!

For many, life goes back to normal for a while. However, if you missed college deadlines for whatever reason, you're likely feeling the exact opposite.

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!

College Board drops SAT essay & SAT subject tests

The College Board announced that it would discontinue the optional essay test and subject tests. The reasons cited were to reduce the demands on students and adapt to the changing needs of students and colleges.

Find Your Extracurricular Focus in College Admissions

Students increasingly turn to extracurricular activities to differentiate themselves. Without extracurricular focus, that work goes to waste.

Beat the College Interview Game

There are some tips and tricks that will help you stand out in the college interview process and increase your chances of admission.

Maximize Your Summer Activities for College Acceptance

The sun beckons out to relax -- and yes, relaxation is very important, but summer is a critical time to build on extracurricular activities.

How to Choose a College Counselor

What do you do when you don't get into the schools you thought you would? And why did I get rejected from this college?

6 Ways to Start Your College List

Which factors are most important to consider when making your college list of schools? Let's explore the basics to get you started.

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