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Win Big: Best Scholarship Websites in 2025

Ready to find (and win) great scholarships? Explore the best websites of 2025 for college funding. Your path to a debt-free education starts here.

3 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a College List

Don't sabotage your college dreams! Learn the top three mistakes students make when building their college list and how to avoid them.

5 Proven Ways to Upgrade Your College Essay Introduction

First impressions matter. Let’s transform your college essay with 5 effective ways to upgrade your introduction and “hook” the admissions committees.

Barnard Acceptance Rate: What It Really Takes (2025 Edition)

Unlock Barnard College admissions secrets. Explore the latest acceptance rates, GPA, and SAT/ACT scores for your 2025 application.

The Benefits Of Waiting to Apply to Law School: Part I

Interested law school applicants would do well to consider waiting a year or two to apply to law school. Â

Should I Go To Law School?

Usually the first question I get from potential law school applicants is, Should I go to law school? It's a question that every aspiring law applicant should ask.

Getting Accepted To A Top Law School: What Matters

To give you a little more context, let's dive into the process of getting accepted to a top law school.

Insights into Critical College Admissions Data

College admissions data gives students and families more tools to empower their future.

Part 2: Statistical Analysis Admissions Focus on Harvard

In this article, we will turn our admissions focus on Harvard University as an example of how statistical analysis works.

Part 1: Statistical Analysis In College Admissions

Using these sources, we can provide a statistical analysis in college admissions for the data behind each university.

Double-Blind Matching Process: the Future of Admissions?

How does this help? And what do I need to know about a double-blind matching process for the future of college admissions?

How to Pick a College: Part 6 The Best College Decision

At Empowerly, our students use a detailed approach that leads to an informed decision. And an informed decision is your best college decision in the end.

How Many SAT II Subject Tests Are Recommended?

Many parents and students come to us at Empowerly and ask us a few questions about SAT II subject tests, from how many to which ones.

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