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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.

College Grants and Scholarships: What’s the Difference?

In this article, we're going to investigate one factor that confuses a lot of families: what's the difference between college grants and scholarships?

How to Apply to Scholarships

Sounds pretty great! So, how do I start to apply to scholarships in the first place?

Should I Appeal a Rejection? If So, How?

There's a slim chance that the rejection may not be final. Some, though not all, colleges allow you to appeal your rejection.

How to Create Your College List

When you're applying to colleges, you'll first want to create your college list. When you do, it's important to choose a range of schools.

6 Tips to Graduate from College Debt-Free

It may seem like a pipe-dream, but it is possible to graduate from college debt-free, or with significantly reduced debt.

Popular Majors for Pre-Med Students

There are a number of more helpful factors to consider regarding future acceptance to medical school which in turn may help you decide on an undergraduate major. So, pre-med students, listen in!Â

Liberal Arts College for STEM Majors?

students, we'd like for you to take a moment and reconsider. Attending a liberal arts college not only makes sense for STEM majors, but may even be a good idea.

How to Get a Small College Experience at a Big University

What's this student to do? There are a number of ways you can get a small college experience at a big university.

Volunteer Work for College Applications

Good news! If you're planning volunteer work for college, we have answers; read on.

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