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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.

How Much Do Schools Use Legacy In College Admissions?

In this article, we will go over these questions using data that we have extracted at EmpowerlyÂ over the past years to shed light on the importance of legacy in college admissions.

Can You Afford College? The Answer is Yes!

If you are wondering, can you afford college? We're here to help you understand that it's much more likely than you might think.

JD/MBA Nuances: Application Process And Program Length

If you're someone who is thinking about pursuing a JD/MBA, it's important to familiarize yourself with what the application process looks like.

Does Work Experience For College Admissions Matter?

In this article, we will uncover data we have collected on college's preferences for work experience in college admissions.

Does Volunteer Work Matter For College Admissions?

For those trying to balance a very busy schedule, each choice is important. You may be asking, "does volunteer work matter in college admissions?"

College Visits: Do They Really Matter For Admissions?

Today, we'll use this to answer the question of college visits: do they matter for admissions, really?

What Does “Treat Big Exams Like A Class” Mean?

It's a great question. Let's break down the strategy behind "treat big exams like a class" recommendations.

The Benefits Of Waiting To Apply To Law School: Part II

f you're thinking about pursuing a legal career in the near future, there are many benefits to waiting a year or two to apply to law school.

Guaranteed College Admissions Boost: Pt 1 Extracurricular Story

No matter what your choice, think about using summer to frame your extracurricular story.

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