New York City College Counseling Services by Empowerly

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Why Choose Us?

Why choose Empowerly in New York City?

Empowerly offers tailored college counseling services for students in New York City, designed to meet the unique needs of local high schoolers and their families. From SAT/ACT preparation to personalized essay guidance, we’re here to make the college admissions process as smooth as possible.

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Experienced Counselors

Our team includes former admissions officers and college counselors with in-depth knowledge of the college admissions landscape.

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Personalized Guidance

We understand that every student’s journey is unique. Our counselors create personalized plans that highlight each student’s strengths and goals.

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Local Insights

With familiarity of local schools and communities, our counselors bring insights that add value to the application process, ensuring students can stand out.

The Benefits of Studying Close to Home

Top colleges and universities in the New York City area

Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)

Columbia University

An Ivy League university and global research powerhouse, Columbia offers top programs in journalism, business, medicine, and the humanities. With a highly competitive admissions process, it has an acceptance rate of around 4%.

Emory University

New York University (NYU)

Known for its strong programs in the arts, business, law, and social sciences, NYU is a major private university with a global presence. Its acceptance rate is approximately 8%.

Georgia State University (GSU)

The City College of New York (CCNY)

Part of the CUNY system, CCNY is recognized for its affordability, diversity, and academic excellence in STEM and liberal arts. Acceptance rate is about 67%.

Spelman College

Barnard College

An elite women’s college affiliated with Columbia, Barnard combines liberal arts education with the resources of a major university. The acceptance rate is around 11%.

Why Choose Us

Our New York City College Counseling Services

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Academic and Extracurricular Planning

We help students create well-rounded profiles that showcase academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement.

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College Essay Support

Our expert essay coaches work one-on-one with students to craft powerful, authentic essays that resonate with admissions committees.

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Application Strategy

From school list development to early action decisions, we help students develop a winning application strategy.

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Test Prep Resources

We provide tailored SAT/ACT tutoring and test-taking strategies to help students boost their scores while minimizing stress.

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Transfer Admissions

We offer full-service transfer admissions support, including strategy, essays, and application assistance, for students seeking a better fit.

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Middle School College Prep

We offer early guidance to younger students and families, building a strong foundation for future college success.

Testimonials

First-hand student successes

Rated 5 out of 5
“With Empowerly’s support, I found my voice and wrote the kind of essay that stood out to Columbia.” — Naomi, admitted to Columbia University
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“The guidance I received was spot-on. My NYU application truly reflected who I am.” — Aiden, admitted to NYU
Rated 5 out of 5
“As a first-generation student, I didn’t know where to start. Empowerly walked me through every step.” — Jocelyn, admitted to CCNY

Empowerly by the Numbers

98%Empowerly navigates your journey to top colleges with a 98% success rate
11XHigher admission rates than the average student population
25XMore 1-on-1 time than with a school counselor

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Empowerly offers tailored college counseling services for students in New York City, designed to meet the unique needs of local high schoolers and their families. From SAT/ACT preparation to personalized essay guidance, we’re here to make the college admissions process as smooth as possible.