The Pros and Cons to Declaring a Major on Your Application

What does this mean for you? To provide clarity, we’ll review the pros and cons to declaring a major on your college application.
Which College Major Will Increase Admission Chances?

Which major should I choose to increase my chances of admission? Will college major chances differ between students?
I’d like to major in bioengineering at this college. Can you tell me what the admission rates are compared to other programs? I may apply to another if my chances decline in choosing this program.
5 Facts All College Counselors Want You To Know

Facts that all college counselors want you to know, whether you’re just beginning your search or ready to invest in your mentorship now.
International Enrollments In US Colleges Declining

Across the board, international enrollments in US colleges are declining; in this article, we’ll dig deeper into this trend.
STEM Summer Programs For Girls

Girls-only STEM summer programs encourage girls to study STEM. Encourage young women in middle and high school to participate!
UC Admissions 3 of 3: Fine Print Admissions Questions

Get the inside scoop on your top admissions question(s) from our UC Admissions Expert, Sheelah. Hope this helps clear up some confusion!
Applying Internationally: Building Your Extracurricular Profile

For those applying internationally, activities are especially important. Here are some options to build your extracurricular profile.Â
What Makes A Summer Program Worth My Time?

You have so many choices of summer programs for high school students. Finding a worthwhile summer program can be difficult. Empowerly’s gotcha covered.Â
Top 16 STEM Summer Programs

Apply to STEM summer programs for high school students? Which ones are still accepting applications anyway? We’ve got you covered.