Senior Year: High School vs. College
The difference between being a senior in high school versus college is like night and day. Learn about the differences and what to expect from each year.
How to Study Effectively for Exams in a Short Time
If you are looking for tips on how to study effectively for exams in a short time, don’t stress, take a look at these expert tips from Empowerly.
Saving Money for College: College Funding Options
Learn about the fundamentals of saving money for college and college funding options that you can take advantage of by reading this article
Student Council and Student Government 101
Do you hold a leadership position in student government at your school? Let’s review the basics, and what colleges want to know!
10 Examples of Unique and Successful College Essays
Many students spend a lot of time debating the topic of their essay for college applications. While that matters, it doesn’t matter as much as how you answer the question put before you. For students struggling to write their college essays, reading examples of unique and successful college essays can get you started.
How To Get Into SUMaC Summer Program
Prestigious summer programs for high school students can boost a college application profile, and broaden student exposure to college-level academic topics. What’s it like to attend competitive Stanford University Mathematics Camps, SUMaC, summer program?
Ivy Day 2026: Date, Time, Results & How to Prepare
When is “Ivy Day,” and what does it mean for high school students? We have the scoop on Ivy Day 2026, from what to expect to how to prepare now.
AP Classes Ranked by Difficulty (2026 Edition)
If you’re considering taking AP classes or have already decided to, your next step will be choosing which ones to take and which to skip.
How to Find The Best College Guides
As a high school student applying to college, you have so much work to do that you can’t always focus on finding the best rankings lists or college guides. Even more than that, you don’t always have time to figure out which recommendations for the best college guides to trust. We believe you shouldn’t have to spend your time on finding this information either, so we’d like to break down how to find the best college guides for you.
