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Asian American applicants are at a disadvantage in college admissions: what families need to know

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

Why Colleges Value Authentic Not Competitive Candidates

After assessing the problem, Empowerly posits that being authentic, not competitive, in college applications may perform better.

Private School vs. Public School: Which Is Right For You?

Parents: are you still struggling with the decision between private vs. public school for your young student?

What You Should Look for in a College’s Surrounding Town

Once you've established that the university campus you're considering is great, and that everything appears to be right in line with what you were looking for, you also need to look around town. AÂ beautiful campus is one thing, but the surrounding area also needs to meet some basic needs. And even if it has what you need, it is equally important that you feel safe.Â Â

It’s March! Have a Conversation with your Eighth Grader!

Decisions you make now will build the foundation for later success in their college admission journey. So, it's high time to start having conversation with your eighth grader student!

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Boston College Essays

In this article, we will give you the scoop on the Boston College essays.

Essay Scoop: How to Answer the Northwestern Essay Prompt

Read on for our advice on how to tackle the Northwestern essay prompt! First, we discuss the prompt itself; then, we discuss how you can set yourself apart.

Essay Scoop: How to Answer the Dartmouth Essays

Here are our thoughts on how to approach the five questions given for the Dartmouth essays, along with our tips for answering each effectively.

Interesting College Majors Part 3: Social Justice Majors

In this article, we examine options under the umbrella of social justice majors.

Everything You Need to Know: Student Aid Report (SAR)

Your college experience can be influenced by financial factors. That's where your student aid report, or SAR, comes into play.

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