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Trends in College Admissions: Fall 2025

What’s going on in college admissions? Catch up on trends in higher education, including policy changes, developing stories, and tips for applicants.

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Merit Scholarships: What They Are and How to Get Them

In this article, we will learn what merit scholarships are, and how to get them to help you fund college.

5 Ways STEM Students Differentiate a College Application

For many STEM students, the college application is an anxiety-producing process. It is often unclear what one can do to differentiate their application from others in their domain. Here is a list of helpful tips to create the strongest possible profile as a STEM student.

How to Ask for a Summer Research Position Via Email

For many STEM students, getting involved with an existing lab for a summer research position is a primary goal.

AP Scores and What They Mean For Ivy League Admissions

AP season is just around the corner, and for many students, that means the start of intense anxiety. How do I know what a "good" score is for each of the tests? How will this impact my chances of college admissions? Can I get college credit for these tests?

3 More Elite STEM Competitions

In an earlier post, Empowerly discussed 4 elite STEM competitions a motivated student might want to pursue. Here are 3 more ideas!

STEM Students: How Does Your Essay Stand Out?

It can feel like everyone is a STEM student. If that's you, you need to ask yourself: how does your essay stand out?

How to Prepare for your AP Exams

Imagine you're set to compete in a running race in the mountains of Switzerland; what would you do to prepare? Certainly, you'd train in advance, order plane tickets, reserve a hotel room, and buy the necessary equipment (shoes, good running shorts, stylish socks). You'd do everything in your power to set yourself up for success.Â

What You Should Know To Financially Prepare For College

You've been researching career choices, corresponding majors, and colleges that meet those desires. But what about how to financially prepare for college?

Junior Journeys: Overcoming Test Anxiety, Part 2

Overcoming test anxiety will help you stay calm during the many important standardized tests you'll take junior year! Here are more tips.

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