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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.

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!

International Enrollments In US Colleges Declining

Across the board, international enrollments in US colleges are declining; in this article, we'll dig deeper into this trend.

Planning Your College Visits

When you are strategic, you can use your college visits efficiently and really find a school that's the bestÂ match for you.

How to Answer the 2019-20 Common App Essay (Part 2)

We're going through Common App's 2019-20 essay prompts, and will be addressing how to stand out for each one of these Common App essays.

How to Answer the 2019-20 Common App Essay (Part I)

This year, the Common App announced that the 2019-2020 essay prompts will remain the same as theÂ 2018-2019 essay prompts.Â This is immensely helpful for the team at Empowerly, as we are very familiar with the questions and it also means that students have more time to prepare their responses.Â

What Comes After You Got Into College?

So many students tend to forget about the "going to college" part. Let's talk about what you can work on after you know you got into college!

Book Club: Critical Reading for Reflection

In our Book Club, we feature top book recommendations for high schoolers! This list highlights some of our favorite options of critical reading for reflection.

Which Top Tier Colleges Don’t Require the SAT?

If test-taking isn't your strong suit, have no fear! Below I have listed five prestigious colleges that do not require you to submit your standardized test scores as well as a comprehensive list of test-optional colleges.

Should I Apply for Financial Aid?

Universities use internal policy, FAFSA, and CSS profile to determine both the type and amount of aid. Should I apply for financial aid?

So You Don’t Know What to Major In…

It can be scary and bewildering if you fall into that "don't know what to major in" category. Luckily, we've been there.

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