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College Admissions: Regular Decision Dates for 2026

Each spring, millions of high school students eagerly await the big news. Let’s review the major college decision dates for the RD pool in 2026.

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.

Empowering Activities: Reflections from a Science Bowl Champion

In this exclusive interview, we joined Empowerly student Prayrak B. to learn about his journey. We talked about his academic wins, extracurricular projects, and more!

Sophomore Year: High School vs. College

The difference between being a sophomore in high school versus college is like night and day. Learn about the differences and what to expect from each year.

Online Master’s Degree Programs: Which is the Best for You?

Pursuing a master’s degree can bring you many advantages. Find out which are the best online master's degree programs, and how to choose one.

Finding the Right College with Empowerly

The Empowerly team talked to some of our customers to gain insight into how our students find the right college, and why it matters.

Best Online Universities for a Bachelor’s Degree

Looking to get your Bachelor's Degree online, but don't know what school to attend? Check out this list of the top online schools to obtain a Bachelor's Degree.

Advice for Student-Athletes Starting High School

As student-athletes, you’ll need reliable guidance to help you through the process so you can continue to ace your performance both on and off the field!

Unusual STEAM Pathways: Game Design Extracurriculars

Does video game design and its surrounding industry sound like the path for you? Here are a few activities that will stand out on your student resume.

8 Factors To Consider When Choosing A Major

Every college-bound student must decide what major to study. To help you, we have listed eight factors that will help you in choosing a major.

Empowering Activities: Hands-on Experience in the Medical Field

In this exclusive interview, we talked with Empowerly student Stephanie R. to learn about her journey. We talked about her nursing experiences, what motivates her to study medicine, and more!

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