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150 Colleges That Accept a 3.0 GPA

This article will explore 150 colleges that accept a 3.0 GPA, provide detailed profiles of the top options, and offer tips to boost your application.

Top 88 Colleges with Rolling Admissions in the US

Explore the top US colleges with rolling admissions. Find out which schools offer flexibility in application deadlines and increase your chances of acceptance.

How To Get Into a Competitive Summer Program

Summer programs for high school students can eventually boost a college application profile. But not all summer programs are created equal. So how do you choose what you want to invest your energy in over the summer, and how do you get in to a selective summer program? Empowerly is here to help with your summer roadmap!

How to Get into COSMOS Summer Program

COSMOS is a California-based STEM summer program across 4 participating UC schools. Similar to college courses, you can expect to engage in lectures on niche STEM topics, field trips, group discussion, and group research projects. A pricey investment, COSMOS isn't the only way to deepen your STEM research experience. Read on...

How to Get into RSI (Research Science Institute)

Interested in gaining some technical research experience? Research opportunities for teens in lab settings are sparse, so consider RSI.

Transfer Students from Community College

Is transferring into a 4-year university from a community college an easier way to gain admission into a prestigious institution? Statistically, no! There are a lot of myths floating around about transfer students. Let's talk about some pros and cons and bust some myths.Â

College Autism and Accessibility Support

There are college accessibility support resources available to you to mitigate obstacles, and you deserve to thrive.

Seeking Accessible Education at Stanford

In this post, advisor Farah W. shares her personal account seeking reasonable academic accommodations at university. Accessible education at Stanford is possible.

Prepare For Your Alumni Interview

Your alumni interview is coming up. I know it seems daunting, but the interviewers are looking to advocate for you. Let's prepare you to shine.

How Do I Start A High School Club?

Starting a high school club is a great way to create your own opportunity, but there are some moves that come off as insincere or unfocused.

Your Comprehensive College Visit Checklist

University tours try to razzle-dazzle you with alumni facts, trivia, fun facts about parts of the campus that have appeared in movies, etc. Prepare a list so you can stay present and get swept up in the excitement, but gather the info you set out to collect along the way.

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