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1470 SAT Score: Is It Good? And What Colleges Accept It?

Got a 1470 SAT score? Find out what 1470 means for your college admissions prospects and which colleges are within your reach.

What Grades Do Colleges Look At? Complete 2026 Guide

Wondering when colleges start looking at your grades? You can find Empowerly's advice on high school grades and preparing for college here.

Top Summer Programs for Middle Schoolers (2026)

In this article, we’ll provide a shortlist of some of the best summer programs for middle schoolers to get you started.

What College Counselors Should Say About Trade Careers

7 Great Questions to Ask on College Visits

Many prospective students don't realize that they will want to ask prepared questions while they are visiting. Here are some questions to ask on college visits, and why we recommend them.

3 Examples of Unique and Successful College Essays

Many students spend a lot of time debating the topic of their essay for college applications. While that matters, it doesn't matter as much as how you answer the question put before you. For students struggling to write their college essays, reading examples of unique and successful college essays can get you started.

Navigating a College Website

Here are a couple of suggestions for objectives you might like to meet when navigating a college website.Â

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Wake Forest University Essays

Below is advice on how to respond to the Wake Forest University essays for those of you wondering where to start!

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Tufts Essays

The supplemental writing component of the Tufts essays gives students the opportunity to tell the admission committee about their personal attributes.

Essay Scoop: How to Write University of Virginia Essays

As part of its application requirements UVA asks its applicant to write a short answer response; we provide some advice for with University of Virginia essays.

Who Should Not Apply to College Early?

All the talk of early decision and early action regarding college applications can make many high school students think that they, too, should apply to college early. However, early decision or actionÂ is not for everyone. While finishing college applications early may sound relieving, some students are susceptible to early rejections instead. So who shouldn't apply to college early?Â

11 Colleges with the Best Financial Aid Packages

In this article, we look at what makes a good financial aid package so you can evaluate your offers. Finally, we provide a list containing a number of colleges with the best financial aid packages.

My First College Semester: What Classes Should I Take?

Instead of stressing about what you'll do once you arrive on campus, start planning ahead now for your first college semester.

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