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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.

You Got Into College! I’m Accepted. Now What?

Congratulations, you got into college! After all the work you've put into your applications, you may think you're ready to sit back and relax. But hang on a second; there's still work to be done after you've received your acceptance letter.

International Student Enrollment on the Rise

Therefore, we think it's about time to discuss the trend of international student enrollment in US colleges.

Senior Year Course Load

With all these choices, how do you know what your senior year course load should look like?

How to Make Up for a Low GPA in College Applications

iI's not as difficult as it may seem. Let's discuss how to make up for a low GPA in college applications.

How Much Do College Rankings Matter?

It can be a great place to start your college search. But in the end, how much do college rankings really matter?

Different Kinds of Financial Aid

In this post, we outline the various different kinds of financial aid to help you understand what they are, how they differ, and how they might work for you.

The SAT and the ACT: Behind the Acronyms

Let's take a look at what history lies behind the acronyms.

Bay Area College Admission Counseling

Bay Area college admissions counseling is critical for students to address their questions and begin meeting their planning needs.Â

SAT Subject Tests: The Basics

In order to help you make the best decision, we'll review the SAT subject tests basics. With this information, you can make the best choice for you.

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