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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!

The SAT and the ACT: Behind the Acronyms

Let's take a look at what history lies behind the acronyms.

What are the Best Engineering Colleges in the U.S.?

If you are debating which engineering college to go to, consider these tips to help you pick the best one for you.

PSA: For Those of You Taking a Gap Year

Summer Scoop: STEM Summer Programs Part 1

Are SAT Subject Tests Really That Important Anymore?

Standardized testing has been a hot topic on our blog this year as well as in the world of college admissions. SAT Subject Tests are no exception!

How to Approach Summer Programs for High School

Honing in on a passion, pursuing it full-time over summer, and reflecting on the experience are highly important parts of the iterative process here at Empowerly.

The Real Cost of College

You may think you know what the cost of your college degree will be...but have you factored in all the hidden fees?

Parents: My Student Identifies As LGBTQ+

As parents, we want our students to thrive in college. How can we make sure our students thrive while accepting and growing into their identities? Parents and loved ones of LGBTQ+ students, read on for more.

High School Entrepreneur Programs to Actually Help Teens Launch Startups

A good high school entrepreneur program can provide a boost. We have a list of entrepreneurship programs for high school students.

College Bound: Building Healthy Family Relationships

As you prepare to graduate from high school and transition to college, you enter the adult world. These changes will affect your relationship with your parents.

Spotlight: How to Be Yourself in 500 Words (or Less)

I want to emphasize that there will always be some serendipity in college acceptances. At the end of the day, you can only be yourself.

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