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Class of 2025 Success: Results from Empowerly Students

Discover how Empowerly’s Class of 2025 students earned top college acceptances in a shifting admissions landscape through smart strategy and support.

Best Nursing Schools & Top Tips (2025)

Empowerly will provide everything needed to help you decide confidently when choosing among the numerous top nursing schools.

The Essay Sprint Method: Write Your Draft in Seven Days

Got a deadline? Write a powerful college application essay in just 7 days! This method breaks down the process for a stress-free, standout draft.

How to Find Summer Scholarships (and Get Ahead)

Discover how to find and win college scholarships during the summer. Maximize your chances for financial aid before application season begins!

Common College Essay Prompts

An essay allows you to give deep thought to you answer and craft your unique story. To make the most of this chance, we need to start to prepare for the common college essay prompts early on.

How Difficult is it to Transfer in College?

You may be wondering though, "How difficult is it to transfer in college?" The good news is that it doesn't have to be impossible.

Topics to Avoid in College Essays

When you're writing your admissions essays, the best thing you can hope for is that they'll stand out -- in a good way! Of course, this means using flawless grammar and spelling, as well as showing off your writing and reasoning skills.

Is There Such a Thing as Demonstrating Too Much Interest?

Is it negative if a student is demonstrating too much interest in a college? And how do you know if you are doing this?

Writing the Perfect “Why This College?” Essay

Let's take the drag out of the process of writing a stellar "why this college" essay, and keep it fun!

What Are Holistic Admissions?

Still, it has been gaining ground since then. What exactly changed? What does holistic admissions mean?

How to Write a Perfect Thank You Letter in College Apps

Nothing says good manners and thoughtfulness like a thank you letter! Let's go over the basics of how to write these important notes.

Recent Changes to the FAFSA

There have been two recent changes to the FAFSA, both of which are designed to make this situation less complicated.

Tips for Getting Great Letters of Recommendation

Let's talk about the secret to great letters of recommendation during college apps!

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