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UVA Acceptance Rate 2026: GPA, SAT Scores & Admissions

UVA’s application readers are looking to enroll students who match their institutional mission, values, beliefs and backgrounds. We can help!

Your College Essay Is More Than a Story (With Examples of Essays That Actually Worked)

Dartmouth Acceptance Rate: How Hard is it to Get In?

The Dartmouth Acceptance Rate for the Class of 2028 was a record low 5.3%. Learn more about how Empowerly can help you get an edge on other applicants.

How to Get Into NYU

If you are interested in applying to NYU, here are a few tips you should follow to improve your chances of getting accepted.

Choosing a High School in the Bay Area

When choosing a high school to attend, it's important to select one where you can thrive. This article covers the basics of Bay Area high school selection.

Where to Find Unique and Lucrative Scholarships

Starting to think about where to find scholarships? When it comes to paying for college, scholarships and grants can be a big help.

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.

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.

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