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How to Build a 30-Day Study Plan for the FE Electrical Exam

Best D2 Schools With High Acceptance Rate (2026)

With nearly 300 schools, a D2 school may be the best of both worlds: less expensive institution with a balance of academics and competition.

Parent Q&A: How to Support Without Overstepping During Crunch Time

Navigate the college application crunch with our parents' guide. Learn how to support your teen’s journey without overstepping or adding stress.

Best Nursing Schools in the U.S. (2026 List)

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

What to Look for in a Dorm While on a College Tour

The biggest hang up for a lot of rising freshman is university dorm life, and for a good reason: many people at the mere thought of having to share a room with a stranger go into panic attacks. So it should go without saying that a dorm experience can make or break a freshman. If it goes well, it can set up a positive college experience for the entire four years. If it goes poorly, it might even be the catalyst towards dropping out. No one wants that! So let's talk about what to look for in dorms while you're in the midst of a college tour.

It’s March! Have a Conversation with your Eighth Grader!

Decisions you make now will build the foundation for later success in their college admission journey. So, it's high time to start having conversation with your eighth grader student!

Essay Scoop: How to Answer Boston College Essays

In this article, we will give you the scoop on the Boston College essays.

Essay Scoop: How to Answer the Northwestern Essay Prompt

Read on for our advice on how to tackle the Northwestern essay prompt! First, we discuss the prompt itself; then, we discuss how you can set yourself apart.

Essay Scoop: How to Answer the Dartmouth Essays

Here are our thoughts on how to approach the five questions given for the Dartmouth essays, along with our tips for answering each effectively.

Interesting College Majors Part 3: Social Justice Majors

In this article, we examine options under the umbrella of social justice majors.

Essay Scoop: How to Answer University of Michigan Essays

If you are interested in gaining insight for the University of Michigan essays, you've come to the right place.

Everything You Need to Know: Student Aid Report (SAR)

Your college experience can be influenced by financial factors. That's where your student aid report, or SAR, comes into play.

Interesting College Majors Part 2: Environmental Engineering

Next on our list is the fascinating academic world of environmental engineering.

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