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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.

Popular Majors for Business School Students

What can give you a leg up to a top business school? Learn how to select the best undergraduate majors for business school later.

Essay Scoop: University of Chicago Essays

Knowing that the University of Chicago essays may surprise you, let's take a look at past prompts to help you prepare!

Should You Take the SAT or ACT?

You don't want to waste time studying and taking both. How do you decide between the SAT or ACT?

What Is a Pre-College Program, and How Do I Find Them?

So what is a pre-college program, and how can it help college applicants succeed?

What to Do Before and During a College Visit

The college visit process is incredibly exciting. For the first time, you're really stepping into the world that you're soon going to inhabit. During your visits, you'll get to experience a taste of university life that's likely to leave you hungry for more.

Which Colleges Should I Visit?

Visiting colleges is one of the most exciting parts of the college application process. Still, you have to face a difficult question: which colleges should I visit?

How To Sell Yourself In Your Essay

College admissions is a bit like marketing. You want to showcase your best self. Sometimes, that's a little difficult to do - especially if you're more into the service part and not the 'public' part. It can be uncomfortable to feel like you are boasting about yourself. Here are a few tips on how to channel your inner rockstar.

How to (Really) Impress Admissions with Extracurriculars

Let's discuss how to actually impress admissions with your extracurriculars to make your hard work count!

The Best Framework for Extracurriculars in High School

We hope the following outline will help you plan a framework for extracurriculars in a more organized fashion.

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