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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.

How to Write a Perfect Thank You Letter in College Apps

Nothing says good manners and thoughtfulness like a thank you letter! Let's go over the basics of how to write these important notes.

Recent Changes to the FAFSA

There have been two recent changes to the FAFSA, both of which are designed to make this situation less complicated.

Tips for Getting Great Letters of Recommendation

Let's talk about the secret to great letters of recommendation during college apps!

How to Demonstrate Interest in a College

So, how do you demonstrate interest in college apps? We can explain reasons to pay attention to demonstrated interest.

Deciding If and When Graduate School is in Your Future

Deciding if and when graduate school is in your future? In this article, we'll walk you through some of the most important considerations.

Ask Current Students About Your Dream College

One of the best ways to get a sense of what life at a certain college will be like beyond the classroom is to ask current students or alumni.

What Should I Do If I’ve Been Waitlisted To a College?

What are you supposed to feel? And more importantly, what can you do if you've been waitlisted to a college?

Are You a Senior with No Extracurricular Activities? It’s Not Hopeless!

Ok, so you're suddenly a senior with no extracurricular activities to speak of. Where did the last four years go?

Applying to Grad School: How it Differs from Undergrad

In reality, applying to grad school differs quite a bit from the undergraduate experience.

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