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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!

Strategies for Tackling Tough College Interview Questions

Here are some tough college interview questions and insightful college interview tips to help you get into the college of your dreams.

How to Get the Maximum Value from Your College Counseling Sessions

College counselors have a deep understanding of what schools are looking for, and how to maximize chances of acceptance. Empowerly can help!

The 5 Most Common SAT Prep Mistakes

Avoiding SAT study mistakes is key. When you start your SAT prep, be sure to avoid these 5 most common SAT study mistakes.

How Parents Can Help Kids Prepare for the SAT

Parents have a role to play when it comes to helping kids manage the stress around preparing to take the SAT.

How to Handle College Rejection and Deferral

Early decision results from colleges and universities begin arriving in student inboxes as the year winds down. Whether it’s a rejection, deferral, or some other college admissions scenario, our counseling team has advice to help you recover and respond like a champion.

Five Key Takeaways: From Day One Conference Highlights

Empowerly attended the From Day One Conference in Miami this year. Here are the five key takeaways our team discussed at this insightful collaboration of HR professionals.

The Benefits of Being Undecided as a Freshman

There are many benefits to being an undeclared major early in your college career. Let’s take a look at a few of them.

Writing College Essays for Different Applications

A key component to any college application is the personal essay. It’s also the requirement that tends to create the most anxiety.

Choosing the Best Liberal Arts School

Finding the best liberal arts school for you involves weighing a handful of factors that will differentiate these alike institutions.

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