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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.

Problem with New FAFSA Rollout Delays Financial Aid Offers

Due to difficulties rolling out the new FAFSA application for the unavoidably rocky 2023-2024 cycle, critics of this purported update to the financial aid system now wonder whether the changes will be worth it in the end.

How to Choose the Perfect Summer Internship Program

An internship can confirm what you want out of life, and also fill in the gaps of your current experience and knowledge.

The Top 5 Things that Shine on a College Application

Being strategic will help you build your best college application package, and boost your chances of snagging those acceptance letters.

Coffee with a Counselor: Megan W.

Let’s sit down with Empowerly counselor Megan W. to learn more about her approach to college counseling and student admissions advice.

Scholarship Opportunities and How to Benefit from Them

If you’re attending classes at a university in the U.S., you likely qualify to apply for multiple scholarships—you just don’t know it yet.

What Stanford Admissions Looks for in a Prospective Student

Stanford is known for its academic excellence, world-class faculty, and influence on technology and innovation.

Empowerly Student Cracks the Code to Top Computer Science Programs

He persevered despite challenges, and found himself on the cutting edge of one of the most competitive fields in academia. Here’s how one Bay Area Empowerly student cracked the code to top computer science programs.

The Impact of Student Government on Your College Application

Let’s take a closer look at student government and the positive impact it could have on your college application.

Strategies to Collaborate Effectively with Your College Counselor

College-bound students don’t have to navigate the process alone. College admissions counselors are here to help.

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