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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.

The Key to Great College Essay Supplements

What sets college essay supplements apart from the main essay? Well, supplements are specifically catered to the college and university.Â Let's discuss more.

Freshman Tips: 5 Steps to Balance Technology for Learning

Teachers, administrators, and students need technology. Everyone in the classroom is figuring out how to balance technology for learning.

Williams College News Research in Monkey Behavior

Recently, an associate professor of Psychology, Nate Kornell, pioneered innovative research in primate behavior. Let's hear the latest in Williams College news.

Spotlight: How to Make The Most of College

College is a beautiful opportunity that a lot of kids undervalue. So let's talk about how to start making the most of college from day one.

How Community Service Gets You Into a Top College

Community service is something that nearly every college hopeful should explore. It leads to other potential opportunities, ranging from scholarships to awards to honors certificates.

Senior Strategies: 4 Productivity Hacks for Students

Upperclassmen facing the freedom of graduation will especially want to have some tricks up your sleeve. Here are four great productivity hacks for students.

Junior Journey: Specific Study Tips for Science

Science offers the opportunity to participate as you learn. How can you study to get higher grades? Use the following study tips for science:

How Sports Can Help You Get Into a Top School

Sports success demonstrates some important personal qualities! So let's take a closer look at how sports can help you get into a top school.

Spotlight: How I Got Into a Top Liberal Arts College

I had no idea where Oberlin, OhioÂ was. Not to mention the fact that it was a top liberal arts college and potentially, my future.

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