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2025 Common App Changes You Should Know

Get ready! We’re breaking down everything you need to know about the Common Application changes and key updates for the 2025 cycle.

What Makes Empowerly Counselors Different

Ever wondered what exactly makes an Empowerly counselor different from other teachers? Let’s go behind the scenes, where the magic happens.

UC Irvine: Behind-the-Scenes Admissions Statistics

Dive into UC Irvine's admissions statistics, acceptance rates, and key data. Together, we’ll discover what it takes to get into UCI.

Boost Your 2025 SAT Admissions Prep — 10 Essential Tips

Ready for your 2025 digital SAT? Discover 10 expert strategies to prep smarter, raise your score, and achieve your college goals.

Top Medical Schools 2025: Rankings & Admissions Insights

Discover the top medical schools of 2025, what sets them apart, and how to boost your chances of getting in with expert insights.

Is Duke Test Optional? Decoding Test-Optional Policies

Is Duke test optional in 2025? Learn what Duke’s policy means, how test scores impact your app, and tips to boost your holistic application.

What UPenn’s 2025 Acceptance Rate Reveals

Discover what UPenn’s shrinking acceptance rate means for college applicants, and how to stand out in a highly competitive pool.

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

SAT to ACT: Your Score Conversion

Understanding SAT to ACT score equivalency can be key for college apps. Learn how to convert your scores and create a stronger test strategy.

Carnegie Mellon’s Acceptance Rate Continues Competitive Trend

What is driving Carnegie Mellon’s shrinking acceptance rate — and more importantly, what does this mean for today’s high school students?

An Inside Look at College Athletic Recruitment

Let’s explore college athletic recruitment, from scholarships to the recruitment timeline, and how to boost your odds of playing at a collegiate level.

500+ Best Argumentative Essay Topics & Ideas (2025)

Learn more about what an argumentative essay is, how you can effectively brainstorm to make the most out of your writing sessions, and topics to help guide your thinking.

Why Do Grad Schools Love Liberal Arts College Applicants?

Today, we’ll uncover the real reason why graduate schools love liberal arts college applicants and how you can leverage this information for the better.

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