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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.

Your Admissions Plan: The Applicant Elevator Pitch, 1

This article is the first in a series will walk you through some of our most-demanded elements, to help you stand out. First up, let's discuss your applicant elevator pitch.

Sell Your Activities and Awards for College Apps

Learning to give your experiences meaning and depth is how to sell your activities and awards for college apps.

Tips For Aspiring Law School Students

There are many reasons to pursue a career in law, and aspiring law school students should know what they are.

6 Things to Add to a College Bucket List

Have you reached the goals you set for yourself during college? Perhaps you set out to join a club or two, or maybe you simply wanted to do well in your exams. Well now that college is coming to an end, there's no reason for your goals and aspirations to disappear too. Think about how you can introduce some exciting new objectives into your life - and create a post-college 'Bucket List' to ensure you get everything ticked off your list. Here are just a few things you could aim toward now that you've hung up your cap and gown...

Senioritis: What Can You Do About It?

So how do you tell senioritis is happening, and what do you do about it?

Pre-Professional Summer Programs for College

Is your student interested in some pre-professional summer programs for college? For instance, studying architecture, engineering, dentistry, medicine...

3 Tips to Keep in Mind When You Begin Your College Journey

Let's start with three of our recommended tips to keep in mind when you begin your college journey.

Want To Stand Out? Consider Undergraduate Research

Read on to find out more about why undergraduate research is worth it, and how you can best position yourself for this great opportunity!

Academics in College vs. High School

Let's talk about the differences for academics in college and what you can do!

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