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How to Select the Perfect Major: Researching Majors for College

Learn how researching majors for college can shape your application — and discover how to find the right major for your goals and interests.

Empowerly’s Guide to Summer Programs

Explore top competitive high school summer programs and download Empowerly’s new guide to help your student build a standout summer strategy.

How to Stand Out in National Science & History Competitions

Here’s how to win national science and history competitions — and what real students did to get into top colleges like Princeton.

Do Extracurriculars During Admissions Season Still Count?

It’s senior year. Do your extracurriculars during admissions season even count? Turns out, yes, and now is not the time to get caught slipping.

Finding the Best Social Fit in a College

While you're considering the academic rigor of a college, also take note of the social aspects. Finding the best social fit in a college is often downplayed.

Does My High School Ranking Matter?

You may have seen various local news sources in your area boast when a particular high school ranks well for the area, state, or even country. It can be difficult to know if you should take these rankings seriously though. After all, some question whether or not college rankings even matter, so why would the ranking of a high school matter?Â

Should I Take a Gap Year?

Students who have taken a gap year can learn so much about themselves and develop such maturity that some universitiesÂ actively encourage the practice.

Help: I Missed Most College Deadlines!

For many, life goes back to normal for a while. However, if you missed college deadlines for whatever reason, you're likely feeling the exact opposite.

How to Spend a Gap Year Effectively

How exactly you should most effectively spend your gap year depends very much on your goal. With that said, here are some options for great ways to spend your gap year.

Popular Majors for Pre-Law Students

If you hope to become a lawyer, then you're probably already considering schools. Let's discuss some popular majors for pre-law students in this article.

Am I Behind In the College Application Process?

Whether you feel behind in the college application process or just want to check that you're on the right track, follow with us!

What Are Supplemental Materials?

Know what makes good supplemental materials for college applications before you decide to send any in.

5 Ways To Turn your Passion Into Impact

There's no better time for young teens to get involved. Here, we've collected a few tips on how to turn your passion into impact and stand out from the pack.

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