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UC Application Tips: How to Prepare for When the Portal Opens

UC application tips to stay ahead: Learn key steps, tasks, and timelines to prepare before the UC portal opens on August 1. Don’t wait!

What are the Best Engineering Colleges in the U.S.?

If you are debating which engineering college to go to, consider these tips to help you pick the best one for you.

25 Best Business Schools For Undergraduates (2025 Edition)

Looking to major in business for your undergraduate degree? Here are the top business schools for undergrads in the United States!

Carnegie Mellon Acceptance Rate: How Hard Is It to Get In?

What is driving Carnegie Mellon’s shrinking acceptance rate — and more importantly, what does this mean for today’s high school students?

International Students in US Admissions

As many students are aware, international students are applying to US colleges at an accelerating pace. In this article, we will cover tips for international students applying to college and how US students should prepare for this influx of students. AtÂ Empowerly, we have helped many international students apply and get into top US colleges.

College Essay Advice Roundup

Searching for great insight about how to write your best college admissions essays? Without further ado, let's start talking about college essay advice!

College Level Classes to Take Outside of School

What do you have to do if your high school does not offer the AP classes you really want to take? Let's talk about how you can take college level classes.

Trends in College Admissions

There are three key factors as to why the overall admissions rates have been progressively decreasing. Let's talk about trends in college admissions to help you create your best plan.

4 Tips for Getting to Know Your College Town

The area surrounding a college is often overlooked as part of the college experience. Don't miss out on getting to know your college town while you can.

Managing Stress in the College Application Process

It's reasonable to want a break from thinking about the status of your college applications all the time. And, it's healthy to have a game plan for managing your stress in college application season.

Interview: How to Become a International Science Fair Finalist

As a successful international science fair finalist, Ishan has unique perspectives on his journey. Read on for more!

Empowerly at iD Tech!

Over the past weekend,Â Empowerly had the opportunity to partner with iD Tech!Â Check out how we participated below.

Just How Difficult Is Transferring Colleges?

Now you face the question: just how difficult is transferring colleges? The first thing you have to do is figure out what you value in a college.

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