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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.

Is Changing Major In College Hard? Be Prepared

Make sure you know the implications of being indecisive; because the stakes can be significant. Let's discuss what it really takes to succeed at changing major in college.

Why Colleges Value Authentic Not Competitive Candidates

After assessing the problem, Empowerly posits that being authentic, not competitive, in college applications may perform better.

Private School vs. Public School: Which Is Right For You?

Parents: are you still struggling with the decision between private vs. public school for your young student?

What You Should Look for in a College’s Surrounding Town

Once you've established that the university campus you're considering is great, and that everything appears to be right in line with what you were looking for, you also need to look around town. AÂ beautiful campus is one thing, but the surrounding area also needs to meet some basic needs. And even if it has what you need, it is equally important that you feel safe.Â Â

It’s March! Have a Conversation with your Ninth Grader!

You'll need to make decisions about academics and co-curricular activities together! So, why not set aside some time to have a conversation with your ninth grader?

What to Look for in a Dorm While on a College Tour

The biggest hang up for a lot of rising freshman is university dorm life, and for a good reason: many people at the mere thought of having to share a room with a stranger go into panic attacks. So it should go without saying that a dorm experience can make or break a freshman. If it goes well, it can set up a positive college experience for the entire four years. If it goes poorly, it might even be the catalyst towards dropping out. No one wants that! So let's talk about what to look for in dorms while you're in the midst of a college tour.

It’s March! Have a Conversation with your Eighth Grader!

Decisions you make now will build the foundation for later success in their college admission journey. So, it's high time to start having conversation with your eighth grader student!

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Boston College Essays

In this article, we will give you the scoop on the Boston College essays.

Essay Scoop: How to Answer the Northwestern Essay Prompt

Read on for our advice on how to tackle the Northwestern essay prompt! First, we discuss the prompt itself; then, we discuss how you can set yourself apart.

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