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500 Good Argumentative Essay Topics: Best Ideas For Students

Learn more about what an argumentative essay is, how you can effectively brainstorm to make the most out of your writing sessions, and topics to help guide your thinking.

Paid Internships Abroad: Tax Basics Every U.S. College Student Should Know

College Admission Headlines: February 2026

February’s biggest college admission updates, from post-affirmative action enrollment data to Early Decision expansion, AI majors, and testing policy indicators. Get the context and a clear plan.

Average SAT Scores by State for 2026: The Good, Bad, & Ugly

The SAT is an entrance exam that most U.S. colleges and universities use to determine a student’s readiness for higher education.

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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