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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!

Writing Your College Essay in Stages: A Week-by-Week Plan

We've created this week-by-week writing schedule to provide a plan amidst the chaos of college applications. Go from idea to essay in four weeks!

College Deadlines: Too Late to Apply to College for Fall 2021?

Many college application deadlines fall between November and February. But if you missed those deadlines, it's not too late to apply to a college and enroll next fall. Find out which colleges are still accepting applications!

Empowerly’s Guide to Extracurriculars

Now that many students are making an effort to build extracurricular profiles, it's more challenging. To help you out, see Empowerly's Guide to Extracurriculars.

Sports in College: Student Athlete Recruitment

Curious about student athlete recruitment? The Empowerly team has done some research to help students navigate this path successfully.

Which AP Exams Should I Take?

Whether your test is going to be digital or in-person, a question remains: how many AP exams should I take?

How to Find and Apply for Scholarships

Worried about the costs of applying to college? In this article, we have some great tried-and-true tips on how to find and apply for scholarships.

Does Demonstrated Interest Increase Chances of Admission?

You've probably looked up all possible ways to stand out. And you're curious: "does demonstrated interest increase my chances of admission?"

Top Universities in California

Are you curious if one of these top universities in California is perfect for you? Let's take a look at the rankings, and learn a little more about each campus.

Empowerly advises: How to Organize Your College List

Our very own Gelyna Price is something of an expert in organization. To be more specific: she is an expert in how to organize a college list.

Questions to Ask During College Visits

Are you confused about which questions to ask during college visits? Learn about the questions you should (and should not) ask.

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