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Top 5 Colleges for Pre-Med Students in 2026

Discover 5 great pre-med colleges for 2026. Compare acceptance rates, clinical opportunities, and research hubs at the top universities in the nation.

Early Admissions Results for Empowerly Students: Class of 2026

Our Class of 2026 celebrates early admission success: 95% acceptance rate, $2M+ in annual scholarship funding, and admissions to top institutions nationwide.

What Can You Do With a Computer Science Degree in 2026?

What can you do with a CS degree in 2026? Explore top-paying jobs in AI, cybersecurity, & cloud, plus salary benchmarks and a clear plan for students.

How Central are Letters of Recommendation to Admissions?

How important are letters of recommendation to admissions officers after all? In this article, we'll see how critical letters of recommendations are in the process.

Upperclassmen Tips for Gearing Up for the School Year

Here are some key upperclassmen tips that students should take into account and practice when preparing for these crucial times.

How Important are High School Academics to UC Admission?

For any rising senior, choosing from the vast array of colleges may prove to be an intimidating task. This is especially true given the various portals available for students to submit their applications through. Incoming seniors should be aware of these four different types of online platforms.

Using Data in College Admissions with Empowerly

Finding data in college admissions can be a great tool if you know how to use it.

How the Admissions Office Views College Applicants

At Empowerly, we get many students who ask us how the admissions office views different types of applicants.

College Students, Should You Transfer?

Let's learn how to tell if college students should transfer, how to transfer, and what to expect in the process.

What Middle Schoolers Should Do For College Admissions

Students often ask us what they should do in middle school to get ready for college. Wondering what middle schoolers can do for college admissions?

How Much Do Schools Care About Volunteer Work?

We can help you figure out how they should be volunteering; how they should volunteer; and which colleges care the most about volunteer work.

Beating Writer’s Block

In this article, we offer a number of starting prompts to get you past writer's block and into writing your college essays.

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