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UCLA acceptance rate Class of 2030: a record applicant pool leans toward a lower admit rate

Boston University acceptance rate Class of 2030

100 Best Common App Activities Examples

Let’s jumpstart your brainstorming session with 100 of the best Common App activities examples.

Which AP Classes Actually Help with College Admissions

How to Ask for a Summer Research Position Via Email

For many STEM students, getting involved with an existing lab for a summer research position is a primary goal.

AP Scores and What They Mean For Ivy League Admissions

AP season is just around the corner, and for many students, that means the start of intense anxiety. How do I know what a "good" score is for each of the tests? How will this impact my chances of college admissions? Can I get college credit for these tests?

3 More Elite STEM Competitions

In an earlier post, Empowerly discussed 4 elite STEM competitions a motivated student might want to pursue. Here are 3 more ideas!

STEM Students: How Does Your Essay Stand Out?

It can feel like everyone is a STEM student. If that's you, you need to ask yourself: how does your essay stand out?

What You Should Know To Financially Prepare For College

You've been researching career choices, corresponding majors, and colleges that meet those desires. But what about how to financially prepare for college?

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.

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