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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.

35 Best U.S. Schools for Dental Hygiene Majors & Colleges (2026)

Embarking on a career in dental hygiene can be a rewarding path for people with a passion for oral health and patient care.

Top Summer Programs for Middle Schoolers (2026)

In this article, we’ll provide a shortlist of some of the best summer programs for middle schoolers to get you started.

The Problem with ED: Why Early Decision Can Cost You

Considering ED? Early Decision can raise your admission odds, but it can also limit your options. Let’s define what Early Decision could cost you.

You didn’t score well on the SAT or ACT. Now what?

Taking the SAT or the ACT can be one of theÂ most stressful parts of the college application process.Â ReceivingÂ the test scores themselves can be just as nerve-racking.Â

Evaluating Your SAT or ACT Score

Empowerly is here to offer a calm, logical system for evaluating your SAT or ACT score in the context of your goals.

3 Reasons Why You Need College Counseling And a College Counselor

College counselors and college admissions counseling are two highly talked-about subjects. With the rise of the Common Application, it is becoming easier for students to apply to more schools with similar essays.

Do You Need a Counselor For College Admissions?

College admissions is a complicated process and it has been reported that 26% of college applicants today use a private college admissions consultant. This is primarily because of a rapidly growing applicant pool - students can now apply online through the Common App and thousands of international applicants are applying for admission to US colleges. But aside from systematic change in the admissions process, which we have pushed for in the form of changing the matching process itself, what can students and parents do to prepare their child for their future?

3 Questions a Successful College Application Essay Answers

There are three unspoken questions behind the prompt that every successful college application essay answers.

College Application Timeline: Planning Ahead

For many students, the sheer volume of work to be done throughout the "college application process" seems incredibly daunting. In this post, we will provide a rough roadmap of when you might want to aim to have certain portions of the applications completed.

Six College Application Mistakes to Avoid

Sometimes students are so focused on the substance of their application that they overlook simple things that have just as much of an effect on their odds of admission. Proofreading and time management are important in college, and if your application doesn't highlight these traits, then it might not matter how great your application makes you seem otherwise.

Senior Year: Your Dream College Application Timeline

Looking for a ready-made dream college application timeline? Senior year is exciting and filled with lots of activities, but not the time to slack off.

Dealing with Application Stress

With application season about to be in full swing, it's not uncommon for students develop the so-called "application stress" that persists throughout the majority of first semester of senior year.

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