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Building a College Resume: Activities to Include This Year

Build a powerful college resume! Discover the best extracurricular activities and top themes to highlight your strengths to admissions committees.

How to Write a Personal Statement for College Admissions?

Letters of Recommendation: How to Ask the Right Way

Need a letter of recommendation? Learn how to ask the right way. This guide helps you pick the best recommender and gives tips for a seamless request.

Junior Year College Research: Start Now!

Junior year is the best time to begin college research. Start your college list with our guide on researching schools, from majors to campus culture.

University of Texas at Austin vs. Texas A&M University

Compare UT Austin vs. Texas A&M: rankings, costs, campus culture, and outcomes. Discover which of these top Texas universities is your best fit!

350+ Good Persuasive Speech Topics For Students & Debaters

If coming up with an argument for a persuasive speech topic is stressing you out, don’t worry. You are in good hands: Empowerly is here to help.

How to Write The National Honor Society Essay + Examples

Here is everything you need to know about writing the best National Honor Society Essay. Let Empowerly help you today!

University of Georgia vs. Georgia Tech

UGA vs. Georgia Tech: Compare academics, costs, student life, and outcomes to find your perfect fit between Georgia's top universities.

How to Decide Between College Offers: A Step-by-Step Guide

Here are 10 must-do tips to help you decide between several college offers confidently and clearly, and find the ideal college offer for you.

10+ Unexpected Schools That Give Generous Financial Aid

Discover the unexpected colleges that offer generous financial aid — and how they make higher education truly affordable for families.

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.

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