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Common App Essay Topics: Top Examples 2025

Master the 2025-26 Common App prompts with expert tips, creative topic ideas, and real-life examples of winning college essays from students just like you.

Building a College Resume: Activities to Include This Year

Build a powerful college resume! Discover the best extracurricular activities and top themes to highlight your strengths to admissions committees.

How to Write a Personal Statement for College Admissions?

Letters of Recommendation: How to Ask the Right Way

Need a letter of recommendation? Learn how to ask the right way. This guide helps you pick the best recommender and gives tips for a seamless request.

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.

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.

How to Get Letters of Recommendation for College (10 Examples)

Whether you're unsure how to ask, how many letters you'll need, or what to include in your request, we've got you—plus, 10 example templates!

How to Raise Your GPA: 25 Smart Tips for Students

Discover 25 smart tips to raise your GPA effectively. Learn strategies for success in high school and college to boost your academic performance.

How Many Clubs Should I Join in High School?

Wondering how many clubs to join in high school? Discover tips for balancing extracurriculars with academics for a successful high school experience.

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