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Can You Really Afford College? A Tax-Time Reality Check

Springtime reality check: can your family afford college? While you’ve got your tax documents together, let’s do a quick review of your financial status.

HBCUs in Georgia

Georgia is the home of ten historically Black college and universities, eight of which offer undergraduate degrees in various disciplines.

How to Get Into Florida State University: Admission Tips

You will need to understand the Florida State University acceptance rate and what that means for your chances of gaining entry to this prestigious school.

University of Georgia vs. Georgia Tech

UGA vs. Georgia Tech: Compare academics, costs, student life, and outcomes to find your perfect fit between Georgia's top universities.

How to Ask for a Summer Research Position Via Email

For many STEM students, getting involved with an existing lab for a summer research position is a primary goal.

AP Scores and What They Mean For Ivy League Admissions

AP season is just around the corner, and for many students, that means the start of intense anxiety. How do I know what a "good" score is for each of the tests? How will this impact my chances of college admissions? Can I get college credit for these tests?

3 More Elite STEM Competitions

In an earlier post, Empowerly discussed 4 elite STEM competitions a motivated student might want to pursue. Here are 3 more ideas!

STEM Students: How Does Your Essay Stand Out?

It can feel like everyone is a STEM student. If that's you, you need to ask yourself: how does your essay stand out?

How to Prepare for your AP Exams

Imagine you're set to compete in a running race in the mountains of Switzerland; what would you do to prepare? Certainly, you'd train in advance, order plane tickets, reserve a hotel room, and buy the necessary equipment (shoes, good running shorts, stylish socks). You'd do everything in your power to set yourself up for success.Â

What You Should Know To Financially Prepare For College

You've been researching career choices, corresponding majors, and colleges that meet those desires. But what about how to financially prepare for college?

Junior Journeys: Overcoming Test Anxiety, Part 2

Overcoming test anxiety will help you stay calm during the many important standardized tests you'll take junior year! Here are more tips.

4 Elite STEM Competitions 2018-2019

Ultimately, elite stem competitions provide students room to grow.

Junior Journeys: Overcoming Test Anxiety, Part 1

Sitting for hours filling in tiny scantron bubbles with a number two pencil... it can be enough to make your palms sweat. This is why we're going to talk about overcoming test anxiety.

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