Case Study: Computer Science Student
APPLICANT OVERVIEW
Why they partnered with Empowerly
This student attended a competitive Bay Area high school and wanted guidance on how to stand out from class peers and get accepted to a top-20 school pursuing a STEM major. While they had a general interest in STEM, they wanted develop their interest in computer science through competitive summer research programs, competitions, and internships.
How Empowerly supported this student
Planned out high school courses
for upcoming senior year fall semester, including IB/AP Course options.
Created strategic college lists
to understand safety and reach schools. Drew up college visit plan to maximize time spent on campuses.
Crafted summer program apps
and secured a part-time summer research opportunity with a UC Irvine professor and was also recruited as an engineer at a healthcare startup.
Polished + submitted applications
after having their counselor and the essay editing team review—focusing their feedback on Harvard, Yale, and Johns Hopkins essays.
Empowerly services provided
- Counselor sessions
- Empowerly Startup Internship Program
- Research requests
- Essay edits
- Admissions Committee reviews
Extracurricular accomplishments while working with Empowerly
- President of HS Math Club and Science Bowl Club
- Qualified in regional + national math exams including AMC + AIME
- Semi-finalist in Regeneron Science Talent Search
- 1st in national + international piano competition
- Semi-finalist for National Merit Scholar
- Volunteer award + prize of $5,000 in recognition of community service
- Qualified for regional tennis team
College Admissions Results
A Few of Their Acceptances
- Harvard
- Yale
- Columbia
- UC Berkeley
- Johns Hopkins
- Georgia Tech
- UPenn
Scholarships
2 half-ride + 2-full ride scholarships, including a full-ride scholarship worth $224,000
