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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.

Empowerly Student Speaks From the Heart

Today, we wanted to share the achievements of one of our stellar Empowerly students, Isabella, and how we supported her in gaining admission to her current university, UC Berkeley!

Does Applying Early Action Improve Your College Acceptance Chances?

Explore the impact of Early Action on college acceptance rates and uncover whether submitting your application early enhances your chances of securing admission to your dream college.

Why College Fairs (Still) Matter in 2025

College fairs still matter in the undergraduate application process. In fact, they matter more than ever. Here’s how these events affect college admissions.

Empowerly’s Record-Breaking Class of 2024 Admissions Results

Let’s celebrate the graduating class of Empowerly students and their record-breaking Class of 2024 college admissions results! Get the inside scoop.

Breaking Down the 63.1% Texas A&M Acceptance Rate and the School’s State-Based Admissions Criteria

Texas A&M looks to admit students who have challenged themselves academically while maintaining good grades.

Northwestern University 2028 Acceptance Revealed!

Northwestern University remains an ideal landing spot for potential applicants and is one of our nations most prestigious universities.

Georgetown 2028 Acceptance Rate: 12%

Located in the heart of Washington, D.C., the university is known for its incredibly competitive admission process.

12 Tips for Finding the Best College Essay Coach (2025)

This article offers 12 tips for parents to help find a college essay coach for your student! College essays matter now more than ever.

10 Tips for Finding an Independent College Counselor

For high schoolers and families, let’s review 10 key tips for finding an independent college counselor that will fit your needs.

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