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February College Application Checklist for Juniors

Junior year is heating up. Follow our February guide to simplify your college search, organize your testing plan, and start your list with confidence.

Essential Career Skills Graduates Need Before Job Hunting

Top 5 Colleges for Pre-Med Students in 2026

Discover 5 great pre-med colleges for 2026. Compare acceptance rates, clinical opportunities, and research hubs at the top universities in the nation.

Early Admissions Results for Empowerly Students: Class of 2026

Our Class of 2026 celebrates early admission success: 95% acceptance rate, $2M+ in annual scholarship funding, and admissions to top institutions nationwide.

Top Buzzwords In College Admissions: What Do They Mean?

Keep reading to find out what these buzzwords (and others) mean in college admissions!

Senior Strategies: 8 Things For Your Senior Year Bucket List

Senior year is a great year to do some work, enjoy each day, and look forward to your future. Graduation is coming up and you have one last chance to make some lasting memories. For some, senior year is about Carpe Diem while for others it's as bad as a Greek tragedy.

What is The AP Capstone Program?

The AP Capstone program is designed to complement and enhance the AP program.

UC Berkeley: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

With every step that I took, thoughts came gushing through. I was traveling to UC Berkeley to study Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Junior Journeys: How Many Times Should You Take the SAT?

Taking the SAT exam can be a self-esteem crushing, nerve-wracking part of the college admissions process.

5 Surprising Factors to Consider When Choosing A College

When choosing a college, you consider aspects such as location, cost, and educational resources. However, there are also a handful of surprising factors.

What to Do Before Your First SAT

If you are nervous about what to do before your first SAT test, use the following tips to prepare for success.

Guides: Tips to Improve Study Habits

Studying can be a pain, especially if you don't know the right way to do it! Instead, let's review how you can improve your study habits for good.

How I Got Into UC Berkeley

I was a high school student from a suburban town named Sammamish in Washington state. This is the story of how I got into UC Berkeley.

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