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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.

Where’s the Funny Bone in a College Essay?

Let's break down the different approaches to a funny college essay that still hits the mark.

3 College Admissions Trends to Look For in 2017

Here are three college admissions trends to look for as you start applying to colleges this year.

The Biggest Myth in College Admissions

So let's explore what some call the biggest myth in college admissions, the data behind it, and the truth.

Acing Your College Admissions Interview

Read on for tips and tricks to ensure that your next college admissions interview is a success

How to Get Into Your College of Choice

With the volume of college applications increasing, the chances of being selected by your college of choice feel steep.

Staying on Schedule for College Applications

All dreaded tasks are put off until the last possible second. Let's stay on schedule for college applications to avoid all that unnecessary stress!

Leadership: What Admissions Officers Really Want to See

What do admissions officers really want to see? What communicates leadership most?

How Much Time Should I Spend on College Applications?

We believe students and parents should spend as much time as they need on the college admissions process. Below we will outline why that works.

6 Items to Strengthen Your Letters of Recommendation

In this article, students will find six items they can compose to improve their letters of recommendation (LORs) for college applications.

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