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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.

What NOT to Include in Your College Application

In this article, we review the type of material you do not want to include in your college application.

School Scoop: Public or Private High School?

Curious about what path will set your student up for the most success in college? Should we choose public or private high school?

Public vs. Private School: Which One Is Right For Me?

In this article, we want to dispel the myths of private vs. public school, the challenges at each, and the benefits of going to each.

Student Perspective: Public or Private College?

Choosing where you want to spend your next four years? One of the most important questions you might face is whether to opt for public or private college.

Public vs Private Colleges: 4 Myths That Are (Kinda) True

Throughout college admissions history, there has been an ongoing debate regarding the relative merits of public vs. private colleges.

Deferred from a College: Now What?

In other words, you will receive a final admissions decision in April. So if you were deferred from a college, what can you do about it? If you are deferred, this means that your application will be reevaluated during the regular admissions cycle, and you will receive a final admissions decision in April.

College Admissions Counseling Helps You Get Into College

Applying for college can be an overwhelming experience, but college admissions counseling can help to simplify the journey.

The Public Health Benefits of Online College Counseling

CDC announced that it is "confident an outbreak [of Coronavirus] will occur" in the US. We've learned how online college counseling steps up to fill the gap.

Summer Scoop: STEM Summer Programs Part 2

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