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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 Spotlight: How I Got Accepted to MIT

Have you ever been curious what kind of person it takes to get accepted to MIT? Let's meet Nanette!

Should You Get a Part-time Job in College?

Keeping a few things in mind as you think through the decision will help you through the process and help you decide whether a part-time job in college is right for you.

How to Begin Your AP Courses Tactic

Throwing AP courses onto a transcript is hardly the easy route it's made out to be. Consider, instead, this alternate goal to focus your AP courses tactic.

Student Organizations on Campus: Why You Should Join

Look at the various student organizations you may want to join. Here are some reasons why student organizations on campus are important. As you begin to research what colleges you will apply to, make sure you're looking at the various student organizations you may want to join. Here are some reasons why this is important:

Parents: Gluten-free in College

Does your student need access to gluten-free food while in college? The good news is, universitiesÂ today are more aware.

Parents: Disclose Student’s Documented Learning Difference?

As a parent, you may be asking whether to disclose your student's documented learning difference. This often comes up when approaching college admissions.

How to Save Money in College

We're going to talk about four ways you can save money in college. Start them as soon as you can

How to Shine When Excellence is the Norm

Despite the high goals, we know how to help you shine when excellence is the norm.

Why You Need to Know Course Credit Policies

Most high schools offer AP and/or IB courses; but given the choice, many parents don't know the differences. This is why you need to know course credit policies.

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