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Parent Financial Aid Timeline: Get Ahead Before FAFSA Opens

Get a head start on college financial aid. This timeline for parents will help you prepare for FAFSA and maximize your student’s returns.

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.

Applying to In-State vs. Out-of-State Colleges

Choosing between in-state vs. out-of-state colleges is difficult. Let's look at the most important factors to consider.

The Dreaded Wait: Tips for Your Senior Spring Semester

The Empowerly team wants to offer some practical ways to be productive during your senior spring semester.

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.

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