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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.

25 Best Business Schools For Undergraduates (2025 Edition)

Looking to major in business for your undergraduate degree? Here are the top business schools for undergrads in the United States!

What to Expect from a Counseling Session with Empowerly

Sheelah explains what you can expect from a counseling session with Empowerly, and why each element matters so much. We talked to Sheelah Bearfoot, one of our fantastic counselors, to get the scoop.

College Counseling Helping San Mateo Students Get Ahead

Students are still feeling lost facing the college admissions process. Where do the best resources for college counseling in San Mateo come from? Yet with a launchpad as great as this one, students are still feeling lost facing the college admissions process. Cookie-cutter in-school support resources aside, where else do they turn for help?

Pre-Med Opportunities This Summer Staying Safe

Volunteering at the local hospital is a no-go, and research programs at colleges are generally canceled. Pre-med summer options? So what are your options if standard pre-med activities usually involve direct contact with people?

What an Admissions Expert Has to Say About AP Tests

It's AP season, so we talked to one of our wonderful counselors, Jennifer Liepin, about her own advice on AP tests. Read her thoughts below about: why you should take AP classes, how they help with college applications, how to prepare for the test, and what you should do if you don't do well.

Internships vs. Externships

Luckily, a lot of internships and externships have switched over to being remote, decreasing risk of exposure. But what are externships and what makes them different from internships?

How to Get to Know a College Campus from Afar

College tours canceled? Here are some tips to virtually scope out the campuses to finalize your college list from home.

7 Must-Do’s to Ace Virtual Interviews

Should you prepare differently? What's the etiquette like? Where should you sit? Keep reading to find out seven things you must know to ace your virtual first impressions.

My SAT Was Cancelled. What Do I Do Now?

You find yourself faced with the question: to take or not to take? Is it even worth my time and effort if some colleges no longer require it? Can I juggle the work that I need to put in to prepare, as well as the added pressure of studying online? Let's dive in, and answer all those questions and more.

How I Got Accepted to UCLA

Read the first-hand account from former Empowerly student, Casey M., how she found her home and path to success at the University of California, Los Angeles.Â

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