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2025 Common App Changes You Should Know

Get ready! We’re breaking down everything you need to know about the Common Application changes and key updates for the 2025 cycle.

What Makes Empowerly Counselors Different

Ever wondered what exactly makes an Empowerly counselor different from other teachers? Let’s go behind the scenes, where the magic happens.

UC Irvine: Behind-the-Scenes Admissions Statistics

Dive into UC Irvine's admissions statistics, acceptance rates, and key data. Together, we’ll discover what it takes to get into UCI.

Boost Your 2025 SAT Admissions Prep — 10 Essential Tips

Ready for your 2025 digital SAT? Discover 10 expert strategies to prep smarter, raise your score, and achieve your college goals.

Special Holiday Guide: Starting Your College Arts Portfolio

These are quality character traits whether or not you plan on majoring in the arts. It's also a great way to start your college arts portfolio!

Planning an Educational Summer for Your Child

I'm bored. Yeah, it's 6 weeks into summer. We're all bored...unless we plan a stimulating and growth-mindset-building set of challenges and deep dive into something new.Â

College Admissions: Let’s Go Dragon Slaying

Good grades aren't enough to drive admission to a top tier college. What sets you apart is demonstrable weirdness. We'll explain.

How Do I Handle Difficult College Essay Topics?

Wondering how to handle delicate or difficult college essay topics? You're not alone. Deciding how to approach college essay topics like politics and mental health can be a challenge.

Financial Aid for International College Applicants

If you seek financial aid as an international college applicant, it may seem like you have no good options. Don't give up!

Volunteering in High School…Meaningfully

Volunteering in high school can be a moment to define and flex your empathy, all while strengthen your candidacy toward college admission.

How to Handle College Apps Crunch Time

It's college apps crunch time! Deadlines that could determine the rest of your life are right around the corner.

10 Most Common College Essay Editing Mistakes

We know - the editing process proves difficult for lots of people. Let's get started with some common college essay editing mistakes.

Essay Scoop: How to Answer University of Washington Essays

The University of Washington application evaluates student candidates holistically, emphasizing more than grades and scores. That means that the essays you submit are absolutely critical! Your writing needs to effectively tell your story to reviewers and convince them that you should be at their school. Let's take a look at the prompts you're working with to make sure your essays hit the right note.

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