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50 Incredible Research Opportunities for High School Students

This article explores the myriad of incredible research opportunities accessible to high school students this year. Let’s dive in.

30 Art Internships for High School Students for 2026

Top 12 art internships designed specifically for high school students! Each program offers a stepping stone toward a fulfilling career in the arts.

Best D2 Schools With High Acceptance Rate (2026)

With nearly 300 schools, a D2 school may be the best of both worlds: less expensive institution with a balance of academics and competition.

Top 50 Best Universities & Colleges in New York (2026)

Like other top schools across the country, those in NY receive thousands of applications from highly qualified students every year.

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.

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.

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