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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.

Can Social Media Affect Your Admission?

Here are some guidelines to think about as you start connecting with colleges, and how social media might affect admission chances.

How Personal is Personal in a College Admission Essay?

Surely we've all been told that the more unique our story is, the better chances we have of standing out during the application process. Does this mean you need to talk about the time you were embarrassed when you had a costume mishap during your fifth grade Christmas play?

Do I Need to Go on College Visits?

This article is for all of you still questioning if you need to go on college visits.

3 Tips to Rock the College Campus Visit

Here are three important tips to think about as you prepare for your next college campus visits, to Harvard and beyond.

Does it Matter If I Apply with the Common App or the Coalition App?

In the college application arena, some students will have to choose between the Common App and the Coalition App.

Are My Scores Good Enough? US Exams, What They Mean

Admissions has two parts: a student's tangible scores and transcripts, and a written portion, comprising of supplements, short answers, and letters of recommendation.

Seniors: 3 Tips for the Scholarship Hunt

Hello scholarship applications! Don't worry. Empowerly has some hot tips for the scholarship hunt to help you out.

Does My Faith Matter to a Religiously-Affiliated School?

Let's discuss how much faith matters—or doesn't—to a religiously affiliated school.

“Why This School?” The First Admissions Essay You Write

The first admissions essay you write should be your reason for choosing that school in particular; we'll tell you why.

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