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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.

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!

Best Nursing Schools & Top Tips (2025)

Empowerly will provide everything needed to help you decide confidently when choosing among the numerous top nursing schools.

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.

Getting into Stanford as an Artist

Stanford has made a conscious effort to improve its programs and facilities in dance, music, art practice, and art history. This article discusses my journey of getting into Stanford as an artist.

College Fit vs. College Rankings: What Matters Most?

Let's investigate how we need to change the narrative to college fit (vs. college rankings) when we support students with applications.

Essay Scoop: How to Write Stanford Essays

Your essay needs to show the qualities about you. Let's discuss how to write Stanford essays that will boost your chances of admission.

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