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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

Part 2: Statistical Analysis Admissions Focus on Harvard

In this article, we will turn our admissions focus on Harvard University as an example of how statistical analysis works.

Part 1: Statistical Analysis In College Admissions

Using these sources, we can provide a statistical analysis in college admissions for the data behind each university.

Double-Blind Matching Process: the Future of Admissions?

How does this help? And what do I need to know about a double-blind matching process for the future of college admissions?

How to Pick a College: Part 6 The Best College Decision

At Empowerly, our students use a detailed approach that leads to an informed decision. And an informed decision is your best college decision in the end.

How Many SAT II Subject Tests Are Recommended?

Many parents and students come to us at Empowerly and ask us a few questions about SAT II subject tests, from how many to which ones.

What Does a Private College Counselor Do?

But, what does a private college counselor do? For those of you just starting out, we're here to give you the basics.

How Many SAT II Subject Tests Should You Take?

Some students have never heard of the SATÂ Subject Tests and others take five or six in an effort to impress college admissions officers. In reality, most students need to take two to three SAT Subject Tests. Having helped thousands of students get into college, we find this is one of the top 5 questions students ask, especially high school juniors and seniors.

Top Arts Summer Programs

To give you ideas on where to start, we'll review the top 9 arts summer programs out there.

The Four Types of Activities for College Admissions

We've developed a mental model we call the Activity Matrix to think about the four main types of activities to boost your college profile.

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