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Parent Financial Aid Timeline: Get Ahead Before FAFSA Opens

Get a head start on college financial aid. This timeline for parents will help you prepare for FAFSA and maximize your student’s returns.

Before You Submit: 7 Last-Minute Essay Mistakes to Catch

Catch last-minute essay mistakes to strengthen your college application. In this article, we’ll show you how to fix 7 sneaky errors before you submit.

Top Mistakes to Avoid in Your College Applications

Don't let common missteps derail your college dreams. This article reveals the top mistakes to avoid when applying to college.

FAFSA vs. CSS Profile: What’s the Difference?

Confused by college financial aid? Learn the key differences between FAFSA and CSS Profile to maximize your grants, scholarships, and loans.

4 Simple Brain Hacks to (Actually) Reach Your Goals

There's psychology to help with that! Let's talk about a few brain hacks to reach your goals.

How Effective Are Your Study Habits?

Should I Apply Early Action?

Submit your application early, and you'll get the result early, too. So, should you apply early action?

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.

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