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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.

10 Dos and Don’ts When Hiring an Admissions Coach

We’ve compiled a list of ten dos and don’ts to focus on when looking for a college admissions coach that’s right for you & your student:

College Application Help: 15 Tips to Help You Succeed

This article offers 15 tips for high school students to help you through your college application journey!

Cornell 2024 Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Cornell University, a beacon of academic excellence, accepted a mere 5,139 students for the Class of 2028. Discover how Empowerly can guide you.

Dartmouth Acceptance Rate: How Hard is it to Get In?

The Dartmouth Acceptance Rate for the Class of 2028 was a record low 5.3%. Learn more about how Empowerly can help you get an edge on other applicants.

2028 Yale University Acceptance Rate: 3.7%

With a Yale University acceptance rate of just 3.7%, the school is certainly still living up to its reputation.

Record-Setting 2024 Admissions Season Proves Grades Aren’t Enough

Why are high-achieving students rejected from their top-choice schools? College rejection comes in many different forms.

2028 Vanderbilt University Acceptance Rate And What It Takes to Gain Admission

Vanderbilt University's low acceptance rate is a testament to the school’s dedication to accepting and producing top-notch scholars.

Emory Class of 2028 Acceptance Rate: 14.5%

The Emory University acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 makes it clear that the school remains committed to its prestigious reputation.

Brown 2024 Acceptance Rate & Admissions

The Brown acceptance rate for the latest first-year class was 5.2%. Learn how Empowerly can help you get an edge over other applicants.

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