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How to Select the Perfect Major: Researching Majors for College

Learn how researching majors for college can shape your application — and discover how to find the right major for your goals and interests.

Empowerly’s Guide to Summer Programs

Explore top competitive high school summer programs and download Empowerly’s new guide to help your student build a standout summer strategy.

How to Stand Out in National Science & History Competitions

Here’s how to win national science and history competitions — and what real students did to get into top colleges like Princeton.

Do Extracurriculars During Admissions Season Still Count?

It’s senior year. Do your extracurriculars during admissions season even count? Turns out, yes, and now is not the time to get caught slipping.

Finishing Apps Before the Holidays

This article will take you through some pointers on finishing apps before the holidays, so you can enjoy yourself instead.

Senior Strategies: Writing the Common App

With nearly every single private school on the platform, almost every applicant will complete this one. So, let's get writing the Common App!

3 Brain Hijacks to Stop Procrastinating

You've checked your phone so many times that your wrist is sore. So, you take a break, staring at the ceiling. Maybe it's time for a snack? Maybe it's time to go to bed early? But maybe, just maybe,Â it's time to stop procrastinating on your big assignment.

Harvard News: University Helping Hunger

These questions of alleviating hunger are at the front of Harvard news. In this article, we investigate how they are answering.

Finishing the UC Application Over Thanksgiving Break

I remember as a senior, college applications loomed large around this time of year. And I had barely cracked the UC essays. I sat in my living room, staring at the questions, hoping the essays would just write themselves.

Junior Journey: Tips for Introverted Students

Were you a classic introvert? That's why we're bringing you tips for introverted students to help you succeed.

Underclassman Update: How to Study for Math

When you take higher level math classes, you encounter more concepts. Read on for our advice on how to successfully study for math.

3 Tips for Exploring College Majors

One key difference in after high school is the variety in choices of college major. Let's dig right in to tips for exploring college majors.

Model United Nations

One recent extracurricular club has been started on high school campuses nationwide. We would like to introduce you Model United Nations, or MUN for short.

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