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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 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

Top 7 STEM Summer Programs

Specifically, what are the options for science and engineering students? How can one tell what top STEM summer programs are the best?

Top 16 STEM Summer Programs

Apply to STEM summer programs for high school students? Which ones are still accepting applications anyway? We've got you covered.

How to Get Accepted by Harvard

Read this article to learn more about Empowerly's advice on how to get accepted by Harvard!

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