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Balancing Mental Health & Math Assignments: Student Tips

What Top U.S. Colleges Look For: Hidden Traits in Applications

Do International Experiences Boost College Essays?

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.

Coffee with a Counselor: Alison H.

Let’s get real with Empowerly counselor Alison H. to learn more about her counseling approach and admissions advice for students.

How to Attend College for Free

We all know that college can be expensive. Even with external help, the costs add up quickly. Here are a few lesser-known ways to attend college for free.

Common College Application Components

If you’re applying to colleges in 2023, chances are you’ll submit to the Common App and/or the University of California! To help you prepare, let’s discuss common college application components.

Northwestern vs UChicago: Which One Should You Choose?

There are some key differences that turn the Northwestern vs UChicago question into an easy choice for some students. Empowerly can help!

What’s Considered a High SAT Score?

This guide will help you answer the key questions, improving your chances at getting the scores you need to get into your top schools.

How To Get Into Harvey Mudd College

If you’re curious about how to get accepted into Harvey Mudd University, you’re in luck! Empowerly has the answers!

How to Write the NYU Supplemental Essay

Let’s take a closer look at the NYU prompt, and explore some ideas on how you might structure your best response.

Extracurricular Activity List: What Are Colleges Looking For?

When it comes to extracurriculars needed for college, what are admissions counselors looking for? Empowerly is here to help!

8 U.S. Colleges with Fashion Majors

If fashion is your passion then you've come to the right place! Here is our list of the top 8 U.S. colleges with fashion majors.

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