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How to Select the Perfect Major: Researching Majors for College

Learn how researching majors for college can shape your application — and discover how to find the right major for your goals and interests.

Empowerly’s Guide to Summer Programs

Explore top competitive high school summer programs and download Empowerly’s new guide to help your student build a standout summer strategy.

How to Stand Out in National Science & History Competitions

Here’s how to win national science and history competitions — and what real students did to get into top colleges like Princeton.

Do Extracurriculars During Admissions Season Still Count?

It’s senior year. Do your extracurriculars during admissions season even count? Turns out, yes, and now is not the time to get caught slipping.

Tips on Writing an Admissions Essay for Yale

Yale is one of the most selective universities in the country. Let's take a moment to review the important aspects of the admissions essay for Yale.

Writing in High School vs. College

Academic writing in high school vs. college differ in key aspects. Let's talk about how your writing must change

Essay Scoop: How to Write CalTech Essays

CalTech is a world-class STEM school. If this school does make your list, you'll want to know how to approach the CalTech essays properly.

How to Write “Why [insert college name here]” Essay?

Let's discuss how to write "why this college" is the right one for you.

Coordinated Dual-Degree Essays for University of Pennsylvania

Like other Ivy League colleges, University of Pennsylvania requires its undergraduate applicants to complete a university-specific essay.

How UC’s Calculate GPA

When it comes to calculating its "UC GPA" for its applicants, how do they do it? Let's investigate how the UC's calculate GPA.

How to Build a College List (Part 3: Reach Schools)

Reach schools are a dream-come-true for any college applicant. It's one of the hardest parts of college planning.

Does Work Experience Help Your Admission Chances?

Should you take an unpaid internship in a possible field of study, or just focus on work experience for pay?

How to Thoroughly Research a College Before Applying

For starters, what even goes into the process when you begin to research a college? Let's explore how to do so thoroughly.

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