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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.

What Can You Do With a Computer Science Degree in 2026?

What can you do with a CS degree in 2026? Explore top-paying jobs in AI, cybersecurity, & cloud, plus salary benchmarks and a clear plan for students.

Underclassmen Update: COSMOS, SUMaC, and SIMR

COSMOS, SUMaC, and SIMR are some of the top STEM summer programs in the country. This article will help you launch your best summer yet!

Guides: How to Get Summer Internships

In this article, we will review best practices on how to land summer internships.

Take Effective Study Breaks in 5 Steps

Get to the end of your study session with a feeling of accomplishment. Let's learn to take effective study breaks in 5 steps, starting now!

Underclassmen Update: RSI and MIT LaunchX

Both are recommended and competitive to get into partly because they are connected to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Ready to dive into the details of RSI and MIT LaunchX?

How to Prepare for College During Winter Break

Many universities offer STEM focused camps to get more students interested in science majors. While it's easy to find a local STEM program, you should know that there are two great camps that offer a unique experience.Â

The Do’s and Don’ts of Essay Editing

We aim to provide a couple do's and don'ts of college essay editing to help you out.

Letters of Recommendation Explained

You've done everything to make yourself an attractive college applicant. But there's one more piece: letters of recommendation.

Senior Strategies: Talking to Current College Student(s)

At this point in time, the application part of college planning is slowly winding down. Before looking to the new calendar year, applicants should take advantage of the extended breaks to reconnect with friends and classmates who are returning from their first semester of college.

Junior Journey: 3 Ways to Find Your Best Fit School

I got lucky. When I went to U.C. Santa Cruz, I thought it would be the worst. I really wanted to be at the ever-prestigious and renowned U.C. Berkeley, and even with a high SAT score, my relatively low GPA wasn't enough to cut it.

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