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Before You Submit: 7 Last-Minute Essay Mistakes to Catch

Catch last-minute essay mistakes to strengthen your college application. In this article, we’ll show you how to fix 7 sneaky errors before you submit.

Top Mistakes to Avoid in Your College Applications

Don't let common missteps derail your college dreams. This article reveals the top mistakes to avoid when applying to college.

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!

Building a School List for College Admissions

Applying to college has become a science. Ready to start building a school list for college admissions? Join us!

Accepted! Choosing a College During the Pandemic

Congrats! Now that you're in, are you conflicted about choosing a college during the pandemic? Selecting a school is more than just rankings.

Empowerly’s Guide to High School Internships

We have the expertise to help. Today, we're publishing the official Empowerly's Guide to Internships in High School.

Consider a Computer Science Major

In particular, computer science is exploding in popularity. As we'll discuss in this article, that's for good reason.

Empowerly’s Guide to Navigating High School During COVID

We've put together the official Empowerly's Guide to Navigating High School During COVID to help you stay afloat... and even continue to thrive!

Unusual Tips to Avoid Student Loan Debt

Are you looking for tips to avoid student loan debt? There are plenty of unconventional ways to save money and remove financial burden.

Federal Service Academies: What You Need to Know

Many of you we've noticed have been disheartened with the lackluster advice available for applying to federal service academies. Not to fear!

Empowerly’s Guide to Essays

We've put together the official Empowerly's Guide to Essays to get your gears turning, no matter what stage you're on right now.

Reducing the Cost of College: for Students

Students: are you looking for ways to start reducing the cost of college? We've put together a round-up of advice. Take charge of your own future.

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