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Top 5 Colleges for Pre-Med Students in 2026

Discover 5 great pre-med colleges for 2026. Compare acceptance rates, clinical opportunities, and research hubs at the top universities in the nation.

Early Admissions Results for Empowerly Students: Class of 2026

Our Class of 2026 celebrates early admission success: 95% acceptance rate, $2M+ in annual scholarship funding, and admissions to top institutions nationwide.

What Can You Do With a Computer Science Degree in 2026?

What can you do with a CS degree in 2026? Explore top-paying jobs in AI, cybersecurity, & cloud, plus salary benchmarks and a clear plan for students.

What an Admissions Expert Has to Say About AP Tests

It's AP season, so we talked to one of our wonderful counselors, Jennifer Liepin, about her own advice on AP tests. Read her thoughts below about: why you should take AP classes, how they help with college applications, how to prepare for the test, and what you should do if you don't do well.

Internships vs. Externships

Luckily, a lot of internships and externships have switched over to being remote, decreasing risk of exposure. But what are externships and what makes them different from internships?

How to Get to Know a College Campus from Afar

College tours canceled? Here are some tips to virtually scope out the campuses to finalize your college list from home.

7 Must-Do’s to Ace Virtual Interviews

Should you prepare differently? What's the etiquette like? Where should you sit? Keep reading to find out seven things you must know to ace your virtual first impressions.

My SAT Was Cancelled. What Do I Do Now?

You find yourself faced with the question: to take or not to take? Is it even worth my time and effort if some colleges no longer require it? Can I juggle the work that I need to put in to prepare, as well as the added pressure of studying online? Let's dive in, and answer all those questions and more.

How I Got Accepted to UCLA

Read the first-hand account from former Empowerly student, Casey M., how she found her home and path to success at the University of California, Los Angeles.Â

Colleges Move to Test-Optional Policy Amid COVID-19

Since the cancellation of SAT and ACT test dates, some colleges have decided to make the upcoming admission cycle test-optional, and consider test optional policy for good.Â

Online Learning Tools for the COVID-19 Pandemic

It's a strange time. Let's take a serious look at the available online learning tools you can take advantage of to help!

Important: Empowerly Portal Update!

As they say, time is money; don't waste either of yours. Want better results for all your hard work? Track your progress. Record your academic performance and standardized test scores in yourÂ Academic Profile section of the Digital Toolkit. By doing so, Empowerly's counselors, editors, and expert researchers can give you more customized feedback and recommendations!

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