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2025 Common App Changes You Should Know

Get ready! We’re breaking down everything you need to know about the Common Application changes and key updates for the 2025 cycle.

What Makes Empowerly Counselors Different

Ever wondered what exactly makes an Empowerly counselor different from other teachers? Let’s go behind the scenes, where the magic happens.

UC Irvine: Behind-the-Scenes Admissions Statistics

Dive into UC Irvine's admissions statistics, acceptance rates, and key data. Together, we’ll discover what it takes to get into UCI.

Boost Your 2025 SAT Admissions Prep — 10 Essential Tips

Ready for your 2025 digital SAT? Discover 10 expert strategies to prep smarter, raise your score, and achieve your college goals.

Essay Scoop: How to Answer University of Michigan Essays

If you are interested in gaining insight for the University of Michigan essays, you've come to the right place.

Everything You Need to Know: Student Aid Report (SAR)

Your college experience can be influenced by financial factors. That's where your student aid report, or SAR, comes into play.

Interesting College Majors Part 2: Environmental Engineering

Next on our list is the fascinating academic world of environmental engineering.

Interesting College Majors Part 1: Food Sciences

We hope these articles encourage you to explore your options.Â First up, let's dive into the world of food sciences as a field of study in college!

What Is a Likely Letter From a College?

A likely letter tends to arrive in late February or early March, which means yours might show up any day now.

Small West Coast Colleges You Should Know About

When most people think of west coast colleges, they think of the major public and private universities. However, these small west coast colleges you should know about all have a number of factors in common that make them both small and great. First, all of them have less than 4,000 students enrolled.Â

Making the Most of a College Fair

College fairs are a great way to start your college search. You can gain a lot of information about a number of colleges in a short amount of time. However, college fairs can also overwhelm students, so it helps to have an idea of what making the most of a college fair means. Following these six simple guidelines will help you do well at a college fair.

7 Great Questions to Ask on College Visits

Many prospective students don't realize that they will want to ask prepared questions while they are visiting. Here are some questions to ask on college visits, and why we recommend them.

3 Examples of Unique and Successful College Essays

Many students spend a lot of time debating the topic of their essay for college applications. While that matters, it doesn't matter as much as how you answer the question put before you. For students struggling to write their college essays, reading examples of unique and successful college essays can get you started.

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