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Best High School Medical Internships in California (2025)

Looking to stand out in the medical or pre-medical field of study? Find a unique high school internship in medicine in California.

Best D2 Schools With High Acceptance Rate (2025)

With nearly 300 schools, a D2 school may be the best of both worlds: less expensive institution with a balance of academics and competition.

Class of 2025 Success: Results from Empowerly Students

Discover how Empowerly’s Class of 2025 students earned top college acceptances in a shifting admissions landscape through smart strategy and support.

UVA Acceptance Rate: How to Get In and What You Need to Know

UVA’s application readers are looking to enroll students who match their institutional mission, values, beliefs and backgrounds. We can help!

Spotlight: How to Make The Most of College

College is a beautiful opportunity that a lot of kids undervalue. So let's talk about how to start making the most of college from day one.

How Community Service Gets You Into a Top College

Community service is something that nearly every college hopeful should explore. It leads to other potential opportunities, ranging from scholarships to awards to honors certificates.

Senior Strategies: 4 Productivity Hacks for Students

Upperclassmen facing the freedom of graduation will especially want to have some tricks up your sleeve. Here are four great productivity hacks for students.

Junior Journey: Specific Study Tips for Science

Science offers the opportunity to participate as you learn. How can you study to get higher grades? Use the following study tips for science:

How Sports Can Help You Get Into a Top School

Sports success demonstrates some important personal qualities! So let's take a closer look at how sports can help you get into a top school.

Spotlight: How I Got Into a Top Liberal Arts College

I had no idea where Oberlin, OhioÂ was. Not to mention the fact that it was a top liberal arts college and potentially, my future.

Early Decision vs. Early Action

From regular decision to early decision vs. early action, there is a lot to learn. Below are the most common types of decisions and what they mean.

Does Senior Year GPA Matter?

Colleges will often post a GPA "minimum" that each student must have. So, does senior year GPA matter?

Junior Journey: How to Improve Test Taking Skills

Do you wish you were able to get a top score on every test? Some people can easily do well on standardized tests while others really struggle. If you do poorly on tests, there are strategies that can help.

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