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500 Good Argumentative Essay Topics: Best Ideas For Students

Learn more about what an argumentative essay is, how you can effectively brainstorm to make the most out of your writing sessions, and topics to help guide your thinking.

AP Classes Ranked by Difficulty (2026 Edition)

If you’re considering taking AP classes or have already decided to, your next step will be choosing which ones to take and which to skip.

350+ Good Persuasive Speech Topics For Students & Debaters

If coming up with an argument for a persuasive speech topic is stressing you out, don’t worry. You are in good hands: Empowerly is here to help.

10 Brilliant Common App Essay Examples for 2026

Get started on your college application essay with these common app essay examples. Save time and get a great score. Schedule a consultation with Empowerly today!

College Counselor Recommendation Letters

The college counselor recommendation is one of the most important and overlooked portions of the college admissions process. "Virtually every classmate that I have spoken to at Stanford had a good relationship with his/her counselor, and some maintain friendships," one advisor said. This year, the Common Application has added two options for school counselors to decline sending an evaluation for students:

College Acceptance Benchmarks: Decoded

College acceptance benchmarks may be elusive, but not impossible. Empowerly understands that students are more than just a number.Â

Empowerly Raises $1.6 Million and Launches First Real-Time Holistic Diagnostic Tool for College Admissions

The new Empowerly Score feature is the only real-time diagnostic solution using a three-pronged holistic evaluation system to predict college admission chances

Essay Scoop: How to Answer MIT Essays

Wondering how to approach the writing for MIT essays? You're not alone. It's no surprise that the school is extremely selective.

College Admissions Dropping Test Scores: Permanently?

College admissions boards across the nation are dropping standardized test scores as a requirement. Some campuses plan to drop them for good.

Is Homeschooling Beneficial? Does It Affect My Application?

For many, homeschooling is a temporary move brought on by the pandemic, and has taken various forms.

How to Decide Who to Ask for Letters of Recommendation

Testing, transcripts, and even essays, can tell colleges a good deal about how you perform in academic settings and how you define yourself. What they lack, however, is the ability to combine this objectivity and personality testimony. This is where letters of recommendation come in.Â

Student Stories Spotlight

Wondering what it's really like to work with the Empowerly community? Of course, we think our program is pretty spectacular... but that's just us. Hear from real students as they reflect on their experiences with Empowerly and advice they have to offer you.

3 Scenarios When College Counselors Are Helpful

Often, the most helpful way to support your child is working with experts: college counselors. When does counseling makes the biggest impact?

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