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UC Application Tips: How to Prepare for When the Portal Opens

UC application tips to stay ahead: Learn key steps, tasks, and timelines to prepare before the UC portal opens on August 1. Don’t wait!

What are the Best Engineering Colleges in the U.S.?

If you are debating which engineering college to go to, consider these tips to help you pick the best one for you.

25 Best Business Schools For Undergraduates (2025 Edition)

Looking to major in business for your undergraduate degree? Here are the top business schools for undergrads in the United States!

Carnegie Mellon Acceptance Rate: How Hard Is It to Get In?

What is driving Carnegie Mellon’s shrinking acceptance rate — and more importantly, what does this mean for today’s high school students?

How to Make the Perfect Four-Year Plan for You

It's officially August, and that means high school starts again in a matter of weeks. Before you let an overwhelming feeling of dread wash over you, just take a deep breath. With a little planning and foresight, your high school years can be both rewarding and fun...I promise. It's time to figure out your perfect four-year plan!

UC Admissions 3 of 3: Fine Print Admissions Questions

Get the inside scoop on your top admissions question(s) from our UC Admissions Expert, Sheelah. Hope this helps clear up some confusion!

Calling High-Schoolers! Your Voice Matters

Empowerly is growing and expanding—”just like you! To do this, we're asking for your opinion. Read on to learn more.

UC Admissions 2 of 3: How the UC Reads Extracurriculars

Get the inside scoop on UC extracurriculars from our UC Admissions Expert, Sheelah. She's seen UC admissions from all sides, including applications.

UC Admissions 1 of 3: How the UC Evaluates Academics

Get the inside scoop on UC academics from our UC Admissions Expert, Sheelah. Drawn from a Q&A session about the UC system, this will be a three-part series.

Finalizing Your College List

Finalizing your list is the first step in setting yourself up for success and can help you manage your college application stress.

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 to Start Brainstorming For Your College Essays

Summer is the perfect time to start writing your essays because college application season is right around the corner! The Empowerly Team understands how difficult writer's block is, so we listed out some concrete steps for you to get started, and how to craft the perfect essay!

Your Guide to the UCLA Application

Let's take a closer look at applying to UCLA! Read on for your guide to the UCLA application.

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