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SAT/ACT now required. Is the era of test-optional admissions over?

Harvard acceptance rate 2028: What the latest data tells us about your chances of getting in

NYU acceptance rates Class of 2029: how your application stacks up against the competition

10 Brilliant Common App Essay Examples for 2026

Get started on your college application essay with these common app essay examples. Save time and get a great score. Schedule a consultation with Empowerly today!

Guides: Visiting Your Admitted Schools

For this trip, plan accordingly. Visiting your admitted schools is an important stage of your transition.

Guides: 3 Big Ways to Save Money While in College

Everyone knows that college isn't cheap. Other than the staggeringly high tuition costs, most college students also have to worry about purchasing textbooks and materials for classes, paying rent and bills, and other necessities. Worrying about having to save money should not be the focus of your college career. You are there to learn, not to worry about the pennies that remain in your savings account! Although college is expensive, here are ways you can quickly cut down on how much you are paying, and save yourself and your parents a lot of money in the long run.

Senior Strategies: Emails You Write When Applying to College

What follows here is a list of 3 emails you will likely need to write during this college admissions process.

10 Tips STEM Majors Should Know, from a Stanford Student

As a sophomore at Stanford, I've met my fair share STEM-oriented students. In fact, at Stanford, it feels like everywhere you turn, you bump into another STEM student (a.k.a. "techy").

Underclassmen Updates: Make the Most of Sophomore Year

Though it may seem early, as an underclassman, you can prepare yourself for college early on and still make the most of your sophomore year. 

Why Building Character is Important for College Acceptance

It's easy to get caught up in increasing your "status" as a student. How do you get that extra 10 points on your in-class exam?

Underclass Update: 7 Tips for Time Management in High School

I recently offered to help my procrastination-prone younger brother edit his college applications. He brought his essays to me the night they were due, giving me his analysis of his own study skills: "IĀ always do my assignments last-minute, and I'm doingĀ fine," which is ostensibly true — he's a stellar high school student with impressive extracurriculars. 

Tested: 11 Useful Apps for College Students

As you prepare for college, you might want to check out some of the great apps available to make your life easier. I've pulled together apps to improve note taking, studying, scheduling, personal safety, and getting around your college town. Most of these are great for high schoolers as well. What are my picks?

Senior Strategies: What to Do for the Summer Before College

So what are you supposed to do with the summer before college? What's next?
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