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How Strategy Today Affects Your Scholarship Chances Tomorrow

Getting in is only half the battle. Getting your college degree paid for is the real win. Learn how to turn strong applications into scholarship gains.

Counselor Spotlight: Holistic Student Support in Action

Meet the Empowerly team in a whole new way. Join us for our counselor interview series to highlight the personal side of our experts!

1440 SAT Score: Is It Good? And What Colleges Accept It?

In this guide, Empowerly will break down what a 1440 SAT score means and what kinds of opportunities it can unlock for college admissions.

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.

Why Take SAT II Tests?

When you prepare for college, you take the ACT or SAT test. If you like taking tests, then adding more tests, like AP or IB exams, to your college prep schedule seems like an exciting challenge.

How My Essays Got Me Into Stanford

How do they choose the 1,600 unique, talented, personable, well-rounded freshmen? In my case, my essays got me into Stanford.

Guide: UC Berkeley

UC Berkeley is also one of the most competitive schools to get into; the process to get in has gotten progressively more and more difficult.

Senior Strategy: College Admission Events

One part of college planning that is commonly overlooked by some applicants is going to college admission events.

The Whats, Whys and Hows of Research

Â LookingÂ for money or units? Practical experience? Relationships with professors? Research is your answer.

What is the PSAT/NMSQT?

I thought it would be a good idea to explain what the point of this test is supposed to be. And yes, PSAT/NMSQT refers to just one test.

Should I Choose an In-State or Out-of-State School

So you have a start towards your list. But from there, you still have the question: should you attend an in-state or out-of-state school?

What is Quiet Confidence?

It is important to be a culture fit as well as an academic fit. Let's talk about how quiet confidence can be the key you're looking for!

How Many AP Classes Should You Take?

We'll discuss the reasoning behind taking an AP class. We'll also address the question of "how many AP classes should you take."

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