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UVA Acceptance Rate 2026: GPA, SAT Scores & Admissions

UVA’s application readers are looking to enroll students who match their institutional mission, values, beliefs and backgrounds. We can help!

Your College Essay Is More Than a Story (With Examples of Essays That Actually Worked)

Dartmouth Acceptance Rate: How Hard is it to Get In?

The Dartmouth Acceptance Rate for the Class of 2028 was a record low 5.3%. Learn more about how Empowerly can help you get an edge on other applicants.

How to Get Into NYU

If you are interested in applying to NYU, here are a few tips you should follow to improve your chances of getting accepted.

UC Admissions 3 of 3: Fine Print Admissions Questions

Get the inside scoop on your top admissions question(s) from our UC Admissions Expert, Sheelah. Hope this helps clear up some confusion!

Calling High-Schoolers! Your Voice Matters

Empowerly is growing and expanding—”just like you! To do this, we're asking for your opinion. Read on to learn more.

UC Admissions 2 of 3: How the UC Reads Extracurriculars

Get the inside scoop on UC extracurriculars from our UC Admissions Expert, Sheelah. She's seen UC admissions from all sides, including applications.

UC Admissions 1 of 3: How the UC Evaluates Academics

Get the inside scoop on UC academics from our UC Admissions Expert, Sheelah. Drawn from a Q&A session about the UC system, this will be a three-part series.

Finalizing Your College List

Finalizing your list is the first step in setting yourself up for success and can help you manage your college application stress.

What If I Can’t Visit a College?

Check out our tips for alternatives for a campus tour. These steps can help you get to know a school, even if you can't visit the college itself.

How to Start Brainstorming For Your College Essays

Summer is the perfect time to start writing your essays because college application season is right around the corner! The Empowerly Team understands how difficult writer's block is, so we listed out some concrete steps for you to get started, and how to craft the perfect essay!

Your Guide to the UCLA Application

Let's take a closer look at applying to UCLA! Read on for your guide to the UCLA application.

Your Guide to the UT Austin Application

Let's dive into the application process! Read on for your guide to the UT Austin application.

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