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College Admission Headlines: January 2026

What’s the latest in college admission headlines? Get caught up to speed with a skimmable roundup of policy updates, news, and trends in January 2026.

CU Boulder vs. Colorado State University [2026 Comparison]

CU Boulder vs. CSU: Compare academics, cost, student life, and career prospects to find your best fit between Colorado’s top universities.

Challenges International Students Face Abroad: Online Help

MIT vs. Caltech: Which Engineering School is Right for You?

Discover the key differences between MIT and Caltech in 2026. From academic rigor to salary ROI, see which engineering powerhouse is right for you.

Creating Your College List Using Data

Developing your college list is a challenging task. Many students who approach us at Empowerly aim to apply to 6 or 7 (or more) well-selected schools, and spread those across safety, target, and reach colleges. So how do most people create these lists today? Some students create complicated spreadsheets. Some simply apply to colleges that are easily accessible—”schools that are geographically close, or that they've heard about from friends. Other students just guess, based on a vague impression. But there's a better strategy: one that will help you reduce your stress, find your best-fit campus, and put you on the road to success. Do those benefits sound good to you? Read on.

Student Spotlight: Path to Princeton Through Science

Empowerly sat down with Changxiao, our CTO, to learn more about what extracurriculars in science helped him on his path to Princeton. Empowerly sat down with Changxiao, our  CTO (Chief Technical Officer), to learn more about what extracurriculars in science helped him gain acceptance to Princeton. We asked all the questions you might want to know. Read our interview to understand his perspective on admissions and high school extracurricular activities!

Ask Me Anything: Tips From Inside UC Berkeley Admissions

We'll take you inside UC Berkeley admissions for the straight truth. What does UC Berkeley look for in a student?

Guides: How I Got Into Stanford

Martha Collins, a Stanford alum, shares her Stanford admissions story. She discusses her tips for best approaching the application process and what she feels made her application stand out.

What Does Open Admission Mean & Best Open Colleges For 2025

In this article, we'll take a deeper dive into what, exactly open admission is (and isn't).

Parents: Why Choose an HBCU?

The Higher Education Act of 1965 defines HBCUs as "any historically black college or university that was established prior to 1964, whose principal mission was, and is, the education of black Americans." HBCUs have a long legacy of producing successful graduates in all fields, with an active professional alumni network, which is one of the primary draws. In a competitive job market, students know they will have an extensive network within which to search for a job after graduation.

Ninth Grade Parents: Have Your Student Build A High School Portfolio

If you do end up needing a portfolio - for a summer program, contest, scholarship application, or anything else - there is nothing worse than facing a stack of college admission applications... and realizing you haven't kept track of awards, projects, or even well-written English and history papers. Having concrete examples of student work and accomplishments easily on hand will make your family life much less stressful, especially if you aren't having to hunt through boxes in the attic to meet a last-minute deadline.

My Empowerly Experience: Student Story

"So much more than just reading your essays," says Priya. Looking for a first-hand account of what it's like to work with our Empowerly community, from a real student? To make sure you know the facts, we interviewed an Empowerly student, Priya K.,* about her experience. 

Why Should I Hire a Private College Counselor?

When my son was five, I signed him up for soccer at the local recreation center. As he got older, it was clear volunteer coaches and playing for fun didn't fit him. So at 11, he started training and playing for a competitive team. He is now a much better soccer player because of the higher expectations, quality coaching, and more competitive play.
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