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2025 Common App Changes You Should Know

Get ready! We’re breaking down everything you need to know about the Common Application changes and key updates for the 2025 cycle.

What Makes Empowerly Counselors Different

Ever wondered what exactly makes an Empowerly counselor different from other teachers? Let’s go behind the scenes, where the magic happens.

UC Irvine: Behind-the-Scenes Admissions Statistics

Dive into UC Irvine's admissions statistics, acceptance rates, and key data. Together, we’ll discover what it takes to get into UCI.

Boost Your 2025 SAT Admissions Prep — 10 Essential Tips

Ready for your 2025 digital SAT? Discover 10 expert strategies to prep smarter, raise your score, and achieve your college goals.

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.

The Scoop on Teacher Letters of Recommendation

Here we'll answer the what's, who's, when's, and other details about teacher letters of recommendation.

College Admissions Is Not a Lottery

Here's a reality check for you: the truth is, college admissions is not a lottery.

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