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1020 SAT Score: Is It Good? And What Colleges Accept It?

Got a 1470 SAT score? Find out what 1470 means for your college admissions prospects and which colleges are within your reach.

800 SAT Score: Is it good? And what colleges accept it?

Unlock Your Future: Colleges with 40-50% Acceptance

Discover top target colleges with 40–50% acceptance rates that offer strong academics, merit aid, and reduced stress in your college search.

500+ Good Persuasive Speech Topics For Students & Debaters (2026)

If coming up with an argument for a persuasive speech topic is stressing you out, don’t worry. You are in good hands: Empowerly is here to help.

How To Choose a Research Study for a College Application

You may wonder what research studies will look the best on your college application. Find out how to choose the best research study for you.

Coffee with a Counselor: Maame B.

We interviewed Empowerly counselor Maame B. to learn more about her approach to counseling, and her admissions advice for students.

How to Create a Student Cover Letter for Scholarships

A cover letter for a scholarship can improve your chances of making an impression. Here are tips to help you write a powerful cover letter for scholarships.

Answering the 5 W’s About Early Action and Early Decision Applications

There is a lot of confusion surrounding college early decision versus early action applications. That’s why we're here to offer answers.

College Essays: Do Colleges Care?

Essays play a substantial role in college admissions. These essay tips will help you write an excellent college essay for your application.

How to Create a Student Resume for Scholarships

Thinking about applying for a college scholarship? Here are the steps you must follow when creating a student resume for scholarships.

Empowerly Lands on Inc. 5000 List of Most Successful Companies

Empowerly has landed on the Inc. 5000 list of most successful, fastest-growing companies for 2022, making change and establishing their impact.

Does it Matter What Company You Intern At?

College counselors highly recommend interning while in school if you can. The skills you develop help you further your education and grow professionally.

How Empowerly’s High School Internship Program Helped Me

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