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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.

Different Types of Doctors: 2025 Full List with Salaries

With the countless medical specialties available, it can be difficult for high school and college students to choose which medical field suits their goals best.

How To Send Cold Emails To Land Internships

Want to work with a professor or get your hands-on experience in a research lab? You'll need to start emailing for research internships.

How to Write the UC Essays (2025-2026)

So, how do you make your UC essays stand out in the 2024-2025 cycle? We’re here to guide you through each prompt and help you craft winning essays.

College Interviews: Tips from Former Stanford Interviewer

Does the thought of college interviews make you sweat? No need for that. We asked a former Stanford alumni interviewer for some tips.

Do Honors Classes Boost Your GPA?

Learn how honors classes can elevate your GPA, impress colleges, and set you apart. Explore strategies for success without overwhelming yourself.

Top 49 STEM Summer Programs For High School Student

Explore the top 16 STEM programs for high school students this summer. Discover hands-on experiences, cutting-edge research, & boost your college applications!

What Grades Do Colleges Look At?

Wondering when colleges start looking at your grades? You can find Empowerly's advice on high school grades and preparing for college here.

Can You Use AI on College Applications?

Let’s break it down, and get to the bottom of this contentious debate: can you use AI on college applications?

Johns Hopkins Reinstates Standardized Tests: What You Need to Know

Today, we’ll explain what you need to know about Johns Hopkins University’s new standardized test policy.

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