Newark College Counseling Services by Empowerly

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Why choose Empowerly in Newark?

Empowerly offers tailored college counseling services for students in Newark, 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 Newark area

University of Michigan – Ann Arbor

Princeton University

Located less than an hour from Newark, Princeton is a world-renowned Ivy League institution with a 5.7% acceptance rate and a commitment to academic excellence and research.

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Rutgers University–Newark

A prominent public research university right in the heart of Newark, Rutgers–Newark prides itself on expanding access to higher education within a diverse, urban academic environment with an acceptance rate of approximately 77%.

North Carolina State University (NC State)

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT)

Based in Newark, NJIT is a top public polytechnic university known for its engineering, computing, and architecture programs. It has an acceptance rate of around 66%.

Georgia State University (GSU)

Seton Hall University

Located in nearby South Orange, Seton Hall is a Catholic university known for its strong business, law, and health sciences programs. Its acceptance rate is about 78%.

University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)

New York University (NYU)

New York City is just a short train ride away, and NYU is one of the Big Apple’s top institutions. With a 7.7% acceptance rate, NYU is the perfect place to jumpstart a career in the arts, business, or law.

Why Choose Us

Our Newark 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
“Empowerly helped me put together a strong application for my top schools. Their advice was always thoughtful and on point.” — Dante, admitted to NJIT
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“The college list we built together was perfect. I felt confident every step of the way.” — Maya, admitted to Rutgers–Newark
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“My Empowerly counselor was incredibly encouraging and gave great feedback on my essays.” — Samantha, admitted to Seton Hall University

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 Newark, 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.