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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.

8 Criteria For Selecting a College

Most agree that college is one of the most exciting parts of life, but not everyone has the same college experience. There are a vast number of universities all across the country that are each unique in their own ways.Â

How to Deal with College Admissions Drama

Senior year of high school. It's important to keep a level head. Especially around college admissions drama.

Best Colleges for Study Abroad Opportunities

Most schools offer some sort of study abroad program, but let's dig in to some of the best study abroad opportunities colleges can offer.

5 Ways to Maximize Your Summer Opportunities

If you don't know where to start, read on. Here are 5 summer opportunities to make sure you're staying ahead of the curve.Â

Should I Submit an Arts Supplement?

Whether you're a visual or performing artist, you might want to consider submitting an Arts Supplement! Scroll down to read our FAQ.

How to Apply to US College as an International Student

Want to attend college in the US as an international student, but don't know how to apply? The process to admissions overseas is difficult.

Book Club: Reads for the Well-Rounded Student

Becoming well-read introduces innumerate opportunities. With that in mind, this installment in our Book Club series lists out reads for the well-rounded student.

Keep Your Kids Learning with a Fun, Educational Summer!

"Summer slide"? Instead, this article discusses how parents can support their students with a fun, educational summer project.

Tips from Columbia University Admissions Officer

In this post, we asked a former Columbia University admissions officer for some helpful college advice for high school students.

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