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How to Find Summer Scholarships (and Get Ahead)

Discover how to find and win college scholarships during the summer. Maximize your chances for financial aid before application season begins!

How Many Colleges Should You Apply To?

Maximize your college acceptance odds! Discover the ideal number of colleges to apply to, balancing safety, target, and reach schools for your best fit.

How to Use College Rankings (Without Obsessing Over Them)

That’s right; college rankings don’t have to be toxic. Learn how to understand and use rankings strategically in your college application process.

College Tour Tips: Questions You Should Be Asking

Maximize your college campus visit! Discover key questions to ask on tours for insights into academics, student life, and your ideal university fit.

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.

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

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