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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!

The SAT and the ACT: Behind the Acronyms

Let's take a look at what history lies behind the acronyms.

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!

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.

College Interviews: Make a Lasting Impression

Being prepared means you can make a lasting impression, and that is what your interviews will leave behind.

College Interviews Love To Ask These Questions!

To the unprepared college applicant, college interviews can seem like an interrogation. In reality, college interviews are more like a conversation, where the applicant and the school have the opportunity to get to know each other better, and to see if they would be a good fit for each other.

Important Questions to Ask in College Interviews

To get you started, here are the most important kinds of questions to ask in college interviews!

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