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How to Select the Perfect Major: Researching Majors for College

Learn how researching majors for college can shape your application — and discover how to find the right major for your goals and interests.

Empowerly’s Guide to Summer Programs

Explore top competitive high school summer programs and download Empowerly’s new guide to help your student build a standout summer strategy.

How to Stand Out in National Science & History Competitions

Here’s how to win national science and history competitions — and what real students did to get into top colleges like Princeton.

Do Extracurriculars During Admissions Season Still Count?

It’s senior year. Do your extracurriculars during admissions season even count? Turns out, yes, and now is not the time to get caught slipping.

Top 10 Marketing Internships for High School Students

High school marketing internships offer practical experience with social media, brand positioning, and more to boost resumes and career skills.

100 Best Common App Activities Examples

Let’s jumpstart your brainstorming session with 100 of the best Common App activities examples.

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.

Submit College Applications Before Teacher Recommendations?

We clarify whether you can submit college applications before teacher recommendations letters & share helpful tips.

1050 SAT Score: Is It Good? And What Colleges Accept It?

Got a 1050 SAT score? Find out what a 1050 means for your college admissions prospects.

Do Colleges Look at Middle School Grades?

There's more to the story. Here’s what you need to know about middle school grades to build a strong academic profile that colleges will notice!

350+ Good Persuasive Speech Topics For Students & Debaters

If coming up with an argument for a persuasive speech topic is stressing you out, don’t worry. You are in good hands: Empowerly is here to help.

Guide To Writing The National Honor Society Essay + Examples

Here is everything you need to know about writing the best National Honor Society Essay. Let Empowerly help you today!

125 Famous & Notable Harvard Alumni

Harvard has an alumni list that any school would be proud of, and that’s not just because it’s the oldest institutions in the U.S.

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