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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.

Community College or University: Best School Type for You?

There are benefits and downfalls of universities versus community college. In the end, this might help you find the best school type for you.

Community College or University: Different School Structures

This article will define the different school structures we're dealing with when comparing community college and university.

How to Make Your Extracurriculars Shine Without Arrogance

Suddenly, you have to figure out how to make your extracurriculars shine without arrogance on the spot. When did everyone else learn how to do that?

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Emory University’s Essays

With these guidelines, you can unlock Emory University's essays like a pro. For tips on polishing your draft after you've gotten it down in writing, see our concluding reminders!

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Notre Dame’s Essays

This article dissects how to answer Notre Dame's essays. Read through these perspectives, and you will be well on your way

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Rice University’s Essays

Here is Empowerly's guidance on how to respond to Rice University's four additional essay questions.Here is Empowerly's guidance on how to respond to Rice University's essays. There are four additional essay questions for us to tackle together.

Internships: What and Why You Need to Know Before College

Today, we're talking about the potential field you face approaching internships sometime in the next few years.

Economics: This Major Covers A Wide Breadth Of Skills

next year or two? Just got into college and not sure what to pursue? Today, we'll explore one option to help you broaden your horizons... an economics major may be the answer for you.

Junior’s College List Doesn’t Match Parent Expectations?

How can you move forward when your junior's college list doesn't match parent expectations?

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