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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.

Best Nursing Schools & Top Tips (2025)

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

The Essay Sprint Method: Write Your Draft in Seven Days

Got a deadline? Write a powerful college application essay in just 7 days! This method breaks down the process for a stress-free, standout draft.

How to Find Summer Scholarships (and Get Ahead)

Discover how to find and win college scholarships during the summer. Maximize your chances for financial aid before application season begins!

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.

School Scoop: Top Bay Area High Schools

These schools possess outstanding academics, and strengths in specific niches. Here are some of our top picks for Bay Area high schools, below.Â

School Scoop: Which Type of High School to Attend?

As a middle schoolers prepare for high school, they face an important choice. What type of high school would be best for them?

How to Get Recruited as a College Athlete

Accepted into elite schools at much higher rates with lower academic requirements?Â So, how does one get recruited as a college athlete?

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