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How Strategy Today Affects Your Scholarship Chances Tomorrow

Getting in is only half the battle. Getting your college degree paid for is the real win. Learn how to turn strong applications into scholarship gains.

Counselor Spotlight: Holistic Student Support in Action

Meet the Empowerly team in a whole new way. Join us for our counselor interview series to highlight the personal side of our experts!

1440 SAT Score: Is It Good? And What Colleges Accept It?

In this guide, Empowerly will break down what a 1440 SAT score means and what kinds of opportunities it can unlock for college admissions.

1470 SAT Score: Is It Good? And What Colleges Accept It?

Got a 1470 SAT score? Find out what 1470 means for your college admissions prospects and which colleges are within your reach.

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.

Student Success Story: How I Started My Own Nonprofit

Read about how an Empowerly student who formed his own nonprofit, teaching students debate and civics in school. Learn the steps he took to set it up, the obstacles he came across, and the impact it has had on students in California and around the US.

Applying to In-State vs. Out-of-State Colleges

Choosing between in-state vs. out-of-state colleges is difficult. Let's look at the most important factors to consider.

The Dreaded Wait: Tips for Your Senior Spring Semester

The Empowerly team wants to offer some practical ways to be productive during your senior spring semester.

College Deadlines: Too Late to Apply to College for Fall 2021?

Many college application deadlines fall between November and February. But if you missed those deadlines, it's not too late to apply to a college and enroll next fall. Find out which colleges are still accepting applications!

Empowerly’s Guide to Extracurriculars

Now that many students are making an effort to build extracurricular profiles, it's more challenging. To help you out, see Empowerly's Guide to Extracurriculars.

Sports in College: Student Athlete Recruitment

Curious about student athlete recruitment? The Empowerly team has done some research to help students navigate this path successfully.

Which AP Exams Should I Take?

Whether your test is going to be digital or in-person, a question remains: how many AP exams should I take?

How to Find and Apply for Scholarships

Worried about the costs of applying to college? In this article, we have some great tried-and-true tips on how to find and apply for scholarships.

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