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Early Admissions Results for Empowerly Students: Class of 2026

Our Class of 2026 celebrates early admission success: 95% acceptance rate, $2M+ in annual scholarship funding, and admissions to top institutions nationwide.

Brown University vs. Dartmouth College: Complete Comparison

Brown vs. Dartmouth: Which is right for you? Compare the 2026 rankings, acceptance rates, Open Curriculum vs. D-Plan, and campus culture in our guide.

What Happens After You Submit Your College Application?

Have you ever wondered what happens after you submit your college application? Let’s take a peek behind the curtain.

UC Berkeley: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

With every step that I took, thoughts came gushing through. I was traveling to UC Berkeley to study Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Junior Journeys: How Many Times Should You Take the SAT?

Taking the SAT exam can be a self-esteem crushing, nerve-wracking part of the college admissions process.

5 Surprising Factors to Consider When Choosing A College

When choosing a college, you consider aspects such as location, cost, and educational resources. However, there are also a handful of surprising factors.

What to Do Before Your First SAT

If you are nervous about what to do before your first SAT test, use the following tips to prepare for success.

Guides: Tips to Improve Study Habits

Studying can be a pain, especially if you don't know the right way to do it! Instead, let's review how you can improve your study habits for good.

How I Got Into UC Berkeley

I was a high school student from a suburban town named Sammamish in Washington state. This is the story of how I got into UC Berkeley.

Don’t Sleep Away Your Summer for College Admissions

If you think about your summer for college admissions as a chance to stand out from the pack, then it's actually a genius idea to be strategic with your time.

How to Plan College Visits for Spring Break

Spring break is around the corner and a lot of high school juniors are planning on their college visits over this period. In fact, it is highly suggested by school advisors and admission officers that students use college visits as part of their preparation for application. How can you maximize your college visits?Â

Senior Strategies: Load Up on AP Tests Senior Year?

A common dilemma that each high school senior faces around this time of the year is the final AP testing season. How many AP tests for senior year?

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