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UC Application Tips: How to Prepare for When the Portal Opens

UC application tips to stay ahead: Learn key steps, tasks, and timelines to prepare before the UC portal opens on August 1. Don’t wait!

What are the Best Engineering Colleges in the U.S.?

If you are debating which engineering college to go to, consider these tips to help you pick the best one for you.

25 Best Business Schools For Undergraduates (2025 Edition)

Looking to major in business for your undergraduate degree? Here are the top business schools for undergrads in the United States!

Carnegie Mellon Acceptance Rate: How Hard Is It to Get In?

What is driving Carnegie Mellon’s shrinking acceptance rate — and more importantly, what does this mean for today’s high school students?

All About the New Digital SAT

The all-new digital SAT changes the test-taking process significantly for college admissions candidates. What can high schoolers expect with SAT prep going forward?

Duke Class of 2028 Acceptance Rate at 5.1%

For Fall 2024, Duke released detailed admission statistics, including comparisons between Early and Regular Decision applicants.

Harvard Class of 2028 Acceptance Rate: 3.59%

With one of the lowest admissions rates in the country, applicants have no room for error in their mission to get an acceptance letter.

Student Voice: The Raw, Unfiltered Value of College Counseling

Based on her own personal experiences, Empowerly student Ujala C. writes on the raw, unfiltered value of college counseling for students today.

Empowerly Students Receive Early Admissions for University of California Class

Several outstanding Empowerly students received early admissions notifications for the notoriously difficult University of California.

Filling Out the Common Application for College Admissions

That means that filling out the Common Application well is a high priority for thousands of families each year.

How to Approach College Admissions Essays

In this article, we will review the basics for submitting applications, and common pitfalls students make when writing college admissions essays.

4 Tips for College Admissions Essays from a Stanford Grad

Hear advice from Stanford grads on tips for college admissions essays that will make your application memorable!

Strategies to Write an Engaging College Admissions Essay

Most college applications require some form of an essay response to specific questions. A good college admissions essay need to start off on the right foot.

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