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Category: High School

Great Study Habits from Freshman Year to Graduation

Students should have a plan to tackle the increasing schoolwork. Naturally, good effective study habits should be an important aspect of that plan.Â

What If I Can’t Visit a College?

Check out our tips for alternatives for a campus tour. These steps can help you get to know a school, even if you can't visit the college itself.

How Effective Are Your Study Habits?

How to Get a College Acceptance Fast

Plenty of students may be relieved to know: if you're looking to end the wait and get a college acceptance fast, consider this alternative!

When Safety Schools Aren’t Safety Schools

As the field becomes more competitive across the board, at what point can we no longer consider mainstay safety schools as near-guaranteed acceptances?

How to Pick a College: Part 1 Campus Vibe

You've likely managed a mental list of the pros and cons and been swayed a bit by relatives and teachers extending their congratulations (and their not-so-secret support for X University). What you think is important now may not hold true down in a couple months, so the best strategy should be introspective and compare distinct opportunities. With your college list in mind how do you start on the college decision?

How Challenging Should My High School Courses Be?

Classes are important for their intellectual stimulation, academic preparation, well as their effect on admissions.Â Students tend to think that more is better because of the associated prestige and rigor but should you be taking as many classes as possible to boost admissions chances?

PSA: For Those of You Taking a Gap Year

My Empowerly Experience: Student Story

"So much more than just reading your essays," says Priya. Looking for a first-hand account of what it's like to work with our Empowerly community, from a real student? To make sure you know the facts, we interviewed an Empowerly student, Priya K.,* about her experience.Â