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Your College Essay Is More Than a Story (With Examples of Essays That Actually Worked)

Dartmouth Acceptance Rate: How Hard is it to Get In?

The Dartmouth Acceptance Rate for the Class of 2028 was a record low 5.3%. Learn more about how Empowerly can help you get an edge on other applicants.

How to Get Into NYU

If you are interested in applying to NYU, here are a few tips you should follow to improve your chances of getting accepted.

Unweighted vs. Weighted GPA: Understanding The Difference

Find out the difference between weighted and unweighted GPAs. Learn how to calculate each type of grade point average, what they are used for, and why you should weigh your grades.

What You Should Know To Financially Prepare For College

You've been researching career choices, corresponding majors, and colleges that meet those desires. But what about how to financially prepare for college?

Junior Journeys: Overcoming Test Anxiety, Part 2

Overcoming test anxiety will help you stay calm during the many important standardized tests you'll take junior year! Here are more tips.

4 Elite STEM Competitions 2018-2019

Ultimately, elite stem competitions provide students room to grow.

Junior Journeys: Overcoming Test Anxiety, Part 1

Sitting for hours filling in tiny scantron bubbles with a number two pencil... it can be enough to make your palms sweat. This is why we're going to talk about overcoming test anxiety.

Top Buzzwords In College Admissions: What Do They Mean?

Keep reading to find out what these buzzwords (and others) mean in college admissions!

Senior Strategies: 8 Things For Your Senior Year Bucket List

Senior year is a great year to do some work, enjoy each day, and look forward to your future. Graduation is coming up and you have one last chance to make some lasting memories. For some, senior year is about Carpe Diem while for others it's as bad as a Greek tragedy.

What is The AP Capstone Program?

The AP Capstone program is designed to complement and enhance the AP program.

UC Berkeley: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

With every step that I took, thoughts came gushing through. I was traveling to UC Berkeley to study Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Junior Journeys: How Many Times Should You Take the SAT?

Taking the SAT exam can be a self-esteem crushing, nerve-wracking part of the college admissions process.

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