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Empowerly Honored with EdTech Breakthrough Award for 2022

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Madeleine Karydes

  • June 9, 2022

We are delighted to announce that the EdTech Breakthrough Awards program selected Empowerly as a recipient in the category of “Overall College Prep Company of the Year” for 2022. Congratulations to the Empowerly team for the enormous time and effort that has gone into building this incredible company! As our community of students and families continues to grow, so does the impact of the work we do. 

EdTech Breakthrough Awards

“The mission of the EdTech Breakthrough Awards is to honor excellence and recognize the creativity, hard work and success of companies, technologies and products in the field of educational technology around the world.”

Empowerly was recognized for providing innovative, valuable solutions in education. The selection criteria for this award evaluate nominees on innovation, performance, ease of use, functionality, value, and impact. We are proud to say that Empowerly excels in all of these areas alongside the longstanding commitment to helping students become their best selves. 

Empowerly co-founders: Changxiao Xie, CTO (left) and Hanmei Wu, CEO (right).

Empowerly’s story

Empowerly’s co-founders, Hanmei Wu and Changxiao Xie, knew that high school students needed better guidance during the college admissions season. From their proprietary, data-driven Empowerly Score® calculator tool to their Best-Match Counseling® and network of elite counselors, Empowerly is unique. From start to finish, the student experience has been painstakingly developed and tested. By incorporating a customizable technology platform full of self-service tools alongside the human touch of a trusted guide, Empowerly’s college counseling programs connect with students in ways that have proven to get results. 

Where we are today

The results speak for themselves. But we’re happy to say it: over the last few years, when the COVID pandemic caused extended social-distancing measures and disrupted students’ plans, Empowerly has risen to fill a global need for many stressed-out families. We are proud to share the solutions, knowledge, and expertise with a growing number of high school students!

Families who are struggling to navigate college admissions can finally rest—Empowerly is here to take the time to listen to your questions and problems in order to help your student succeed. 

Join us

To learn more about this international award, visit the EdTech Breakthrough website. To learn more about Empowerly, visit our website at <www.empowerly.com> and feel free to contact us with any questions. You can also book a complimentary consultation session with a member of our Enrollment team to discuss your options and how Empowerly can help you! 

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