Pittsburgh College Counseling Services by Empowerly

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Why Choose Us?

Why choose Empowerly in Pittsburgh?

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

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)

An internationally recognized private research university, CMU is known for excellence in computer science, engineering, business, and the arts. Its acceptance rate is approximately 11%.

University of Pittsburgh (Pitt)

University of Pittsburgh (Pitt)

A leading public research university, Pitt is strong in health sciences, law, engineering, and public policy. It offers a collaborative learning environment with an acceptance rate around 67%.

Northwestern University

Duquesne University

A private Catholic university with well-regarded programs in health sciences, music, business, and law. The acceptance rate is approximately 85%.

University of Chicago

Chatham University

Known for its sustainability focus and innovative academic programs, Chatham offers strong undergraduate and graduate degrees in liberal arts, business, and health sciences. Acceptance rate is around 67%.

Why Choose Us

Our Pittsburgh 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 gave me the tools to make my CMU application stand out in a very competitive pool.” — Alex, admitted to Carnegie Mellon University
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“The guidance I received for essay writing and application timing was crucial for my acceptance to Pitt.” — Kayla, admitted to University of Pittsburgh
Rated 5 out of 5
“Empowerly made my transition from high school to Duquesne seamless and stress-free.” — Jordan, admitted to Duquesne 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 Pittsburgh, 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.