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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.

Student Interview: I Changed My Major Three Times

Let's sit down with a student who changed majors three times in college and learn from that experience.

How to Select Courses as an Undecided Freshman

Here are some basic guidelines to choosing courses, even if you don't know your major yet. So, without further ado: how to select courses as an undecided freshman!

Top 10 Undergraduate Business Programs

This is Empowerly's most recent list of top 10 schools for undergraduate business programs. Read on.

What I Wish I Knew: High School Advice

"Don't live life with regrets."Â That's what everyone says. Read through this article for some first-hand high school advice, from me to you.

Get a Head Start on 2017-18 College Essays!

It's that time of the year again! Incoming high school seniors are starting to (or have started) creating their college lists and writing college essays. College applications will likely consume them throughout the remainder of this year.Â

Top Computer Science Programs for Women

Career opportunities for computer scientists are continuing to thrive. In fact, it's predicted that employment will grow by 11% by 2024. This is faster than the average job growth across all industries. But despite this surge in opportunities, women are still highly underrepresented in the computer science industry.

Worried About Missing a College Deadline? Here’s a List!

With all these different dates coming up, how can you be sure to avoid missing a college deadline?Â

Student Scoop: Claremont McKenna College

As a rising sophomore, I believe that choosing to attend Claremont McKenna College has been one of my best life decisions.

Is Boarding School For You?

As a boarding school graduate, I have shared my own high school experience and some boarding school pros & cons.

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