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FAFSA vs. CSS Profile: What’s the Difference?

Confused by college financial aid? Learn the key differences between FAFSA and CSS Profile to maximize your grants, scholarships, and loans.

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.

Ways to Boost Your Acceptance Chances to Stanford

It’s no wonder many students seek out a degree from Stanford. One barrier to that goal? Stanford University’s record low acceptance rate.

Building Connections through College Internship Programs

Because summer internships can lead to a lifetime of networking possibilities, it’s important to be strategic. Internships for college students are valuable.

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.

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