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Top 50 Best Universities & Colleges in New York (2026)

Like other top schools across the country, those in NY receive thousands of applications from highly qualified students every year.

50 Best Finance Internships for High School Students

Finance internships for high schoolers provide experience, networking, mentorship, and industry insights, among other benefits. Let’s learn more.

100 Best Art Schools & Colleges in the US (2026 Edition)

There are numerous exceptional colleges and universities around the world that offer outstanding art programs. Here is our list!

Foundational Skills for College and Career Success

College Acceptance Benchmarks: Decoded

College acceptance benchmarks may be elusive, but not impossible. Empowerly understands that students are more than just a number.Â

Empowerly Raises $1.6 Million and Launches First Real-Time Holistic Diagnostic Tool for College Admissions

The new Empowerly Score feature is the only real-time diagnostic solution using a three-pronged holistic evaluation system to predict college admission chances

Essay Scoop: How to Answer MIT Essays

Wondering how to approach the writing for MIT essays? You're not alone. It's no surprise that the school is extremely selective.

College Admissions Dropping Test Scores: Permanently?

College admissions boards across the nation are dropping standardized test scores as a requirement. Some campuses plan to drop them for good.

Is Homeschooling Beneficial? Does It Affect My Application?

For many, homeschooling is a temporary move brought on by the pandemic, and has taken various forms.

How to Decide Who to Ask for Letters of Recommendation

Testing, transcripts, and even essays, can tell colleges a good deal about how you perform in academic settings and how you define yourself. What they lack, however, is the ability to combine this objectivity and personality testimony. This is where letters of recommendation come in.Â

Student Stories Spotlight

Wondering what it's really like to work with the Empowerly community? Of course, we think our program is pretty spectacular... but that's just us. Hear from real students as they reflect on their experiences with Empowerly and advice they have to offer you.

3 Scenarios When College Counselors Are Helpful

Often, the most helpful way to support your child is working with experts: college counselors. When does counseling makes the biggest impact?

Parents of Juniors: Let’s Talk About The Waitlist

You may be asking yourself, "The waitlist? My student is a junior! Why would I worry about the waitlist?" While your application season is still months away, that doesn't mean your college prep should wait until then. In this article, I'll discuss the specific reasons why thinking about the waitlist when you student is in 11th grade instead of 12th grade can help you through the process.

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