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A Complete List of all High School Classes (2026-2027)

High School can be tricky! We have procured a complete list of classes available at all high schools across the United States!

How to Compare Financial Aid Packages: Complete 2026 Guide

Master your 2026 college offers! Compare financial aid packages, calculate net price, and decode SAI to find your most affordable school today.

February College Application Checklist for Juniors

Junior year is heating up. Follow our February guide to simplify your college search, organize your testing plan, and start your list with confidence.

Essential Career Skills Graduates Need Before Job Hunting

Federal Service Academies: What You Need to Know

Many of you we've noticed have been disheartened with the lackluster advice available for applying to federal service academies. Not to fear!

Reducing the Cost of College: for Students

Students: are you looking for ways to start reducing the cost of college? We've put together a round-up of advice. Take charge of your own future.

How Different Colleges Celebrate Pi Day

If you're an intellectually curious person, Pi Day is a fun way to celebrate math and science. See how these lesser-known colleges participate!

Success at Top STEM Schools with a Berkeley Professor

Empowerly counselor Sarah P. hosted an informative webinar with Dr. Allan Yang from UC Berkeley, for students interested in top STEM schools.

Advice for Choosing Your High School Classes

Having trouble choosing your high school classes? Empowerly has advice to help you weigh the options. Let's discuss the major options, below.

School Guidance Counselor Tips: How to Connect

First off, why is forming a relationship with your guidance counselor important? Read on for more guidance counselor tips.

Twins in College Admissions: Advice for Twins, Triplets

Alix brings stellar first-hand advice from his experiences helping twins in college admissions, and reading twin student applications.

Types of Scholarships for Everyone

Are you curious about the types of scholarships out there? We'll review the most common categories. There's something for everyone.

Summer Scoop: Carleton College

Next up, this week's spotlight is Carleton College. Carleton campus offers a number of different pre-college summer programs for high school students.

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