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Duke acceptance rate Class of 2030: a record number of applicants makes admission odds tougher than ever

Stanford acceptance rate Class of 2029: What are your chances of getting in?

Asian American applicants are at a disadvantage in college admissions: what families need to know

SAT/ACT now required. Is the era of test-optional admissions over?

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.

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!

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.

School Guidance Counselor Tips: How to Connect

First off, why is forming a relationship with your guidance counselor important? Read on for more guidance counselor tips.

Twins in College Admissions: Advice for Twins, Triplets

Alix brings stellar first-hand advice from his experiences helping twins in college admissions, and reading twin student applications.

Types of Scholarships for Everyone

Are you curious about the types of scholarships out there? We'll review the most common categories. There's something for everyone.

Summer Scoop: Carleton College

Next up, this week's spotlight is Carleton College. Carleton campus offers a number of different pre-college summer programs for high school students.

Applying to In-State vs. Out-of-State Colleges

Choosing between in-state vs. out-of-state colleges is difficult. Let's look at the most important factors to consider.

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