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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 Makes MIT an Elite STEM School?

Let’s take a look at why MIT is so sought after, and why it’s considered one of the top STEM schools in the country.

Different Strategies to Get into an Ivy League School

Gaining admission to an Ivy League school requires strategic planning, dedication, and a willingness to go above and beyond.

Problem with New FAFSA Rollout Delays Financial Aid Offers

Due to difficulties rolling out the new FAFSA application for the unavoidably rocky 2023-2024 cycle, critics of this purported update to the financial aid system now wonder whether the changes will be worth it in the end.

How to Choose the Perfect Summer Internship Program

An internship can confirm what you want out of life, and also fill in the gaps of your current experience and knowledge.

Empowering Activities: Helping Peers Find Courage to Express Voice

In this exclusive interview, we sat down with Empowerly student Julia to learn about her journey and desire to empower others like her. We talked about her nonprofit work with EXPRESSED, academics, and more.

The Top 5 Things that Shine on a College Application

Being strategic will help you build your best college application package, and boost your chances of snagging those acceptance letters.

Coffee with a Counselor: Megan W.

Let’s sit down with Empowerly counselor Megan W. to learn more about her approach to college counseling and student admissions advice.

Scholarship Opportunities and How to Benefit from Them

If you’re attending classes at a university in the U.S., you likely qualify to apply for multiple scholarships—you just don’t know it yet.

What Stanford Admissions Looks for in a Prospective Student

Stanford is known for its academic excellence, world-class faculty, and influence on technology and innovation.

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