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Common App Essay Topics: Top Examples 2025

Master the 2025-26 Common App prompts with expert tips, creative topic ideas, and real-life examples of winning college essays from students just like you.

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.

Student Council and Student Government 101

Do you hold a leadership position in student government at your school? Let's review the basics, and what colleges want to know!

How to Get into The University of Southern California (USC)

If you are interested in applying to USC, here are a few tips you should follow to improve your chances of getting accepted.

Sample Harvard Interview Questions and Answers

Getting into Harvard is tough. Here are some of the most popular Harvard questions you'll encounter during your admission interview.

Are Honors Programs in College Worth It?

A lot of applications ask top students whether they wish to apply for an honors program. Are honors programs in college worth it these days?

120 Top & Best Law Schools in the U.S. (2025)

When choosing a law school to attend, you’ll want to look at several factors, including cost, acceptance rate, and how graduates fare on the bar exam.

Making Your College List: The 3 Types of Schools to Include

Not sure where to apply? Categorize your colleges into Target, Reach, and Safety schools to create a smart and balanced list.

Early Admission Results for Empowerly Students — Class of 2025

Discover early results for the Class of 2025 and explore early admission trends.

University of Oklahoma vs. Oklahoma State University

Let’s explore the Oklahoma rivalry between OU vs. OSU to help you decide which school aligns best with your future goals.

University of Arizona vs. Arizona State University

Let’s break down the University of Arizona (UA) vs. Arizona State University (ASU) debate to help you make an informed choice.

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