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Best D2 Schools With High Acceptance Rate (2026)

With nearly 300 schools, a D2 school may be the best of both worlds: less expensive institution with a balance of academics and competition.

Best Nursing Schools in the U.S. (2026 List)

Empowerly will provide everything needed to help you decide confidently when choosing among the numerous top nursing schools.

The SAT and the ACT: Behind the Acronyms

Let's take a look at what history lies behind the acronyms.

25 Best Business Schools For Undergraduates (2026 Edition)

Looking to major in business for your undergraduate degree? Here are the top business schools for undergrads in the United States!

Facing A College Rejection Letter

Check out this whole growth mindset business.Â We can face a college rejection letter together.

Why I Wish I’d Had College Counseling

Student Sarah P. offers up a cautionary tale of "going it alone," and encourages utilizing college counseling resources.

Top Coding and Computer Science Summer Programs

If you're interested in coding, enrolling in a programming summer program is a great way to launch your academic and career readiness in computer science (CS).

How To Get Into SUMaC Summer Program

Prestigious summer programs for high school students can boost a college application profile, and broaden student exposure to college-level academic topics. What's it like to attend competitive Stanford University Mathematics Camps, SUMaC, summer program?

What Makes A Summer Program Worth My Time?

You have so many choices of summer programs for high school students. Finding a worthwhile summer program can be difficult. Empowerly's gotcha covered.Â

How To Get Into a Competitive Summer Program

Summer programs for high school students can eventually boost a college application profile. But not all summer programs are created equal. So how do you choose what you want to invest your energy in over the summer, and how do you get in to a selective summer program? Empowerly is here to help with your summer roadmap!

How to Get into COSMOS Summer Program

COSMOS is a California-based STEM summer program across 4 participating UC schools. Similar to college courses, you can expect to engage in lectures on niche STEM topics, field trips, group discussion, and group research projects. A pricey investment, COSMOS isn't the only way to deepen your STEM research experience. Read on...

How to Get into RSI (Research Science Institute)

Interested in gaining some technical research experience? Research opportunities for teens in lab settings are sparse, so consider RSI.

Transfer Students from Community College

Is transferring into a 4-year university from a community college an easier way to gain admission into a prestigious institution? Statistically, no! There are a lot of myths floating around about transfer students. Let's talk about some pros and cons and bust some myths.Â

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