Case Study: Political Science Student
APPLICANT OVERVIEW
Why they partnered with Empowerly
This student was interested in pursuing a major in political science or international relations and was looking for help with building their extracurriculars in politics. Their experience was limited to a common set of clubs and sports and they understood the importance extracurriculars played in their college applications especially for the top colleges. Together with their counselor, they made an action plan for a first project and was ultimately able to secure an internship with a Congressional candidate.
How Empowerly supported this student
Secured an internship
with a Bay Area ed tech company through the Startup Internship Program.
Interned with New Jersey candidate
running for congress to continue gaining experience within the political field.
Held political discussion series
between local Democrats and Republicans to stamp out political polarization.
Utilized Admissions Committee
to review essays and wholistic application prior to submission to top choice schools.
Empowerly services provided
- Counselor sessions
- Empowerly Startup Internship Program
- Research requests
- Essay edits
- Admissions Committee reviews
Extracurricular accomplishments while working with Empowerly
- Intern for New Jersey-based congressional candidate
- Founder of anti-polarization student organization
- Marketing intern for Bay Area-based ed tech startup
- Peer tutor at high school
- First place in Marching Band Festival
College Admissions Results
A Few of Their Acceptances
- Boston College
- Brown University
- Duke University
- Northwestern
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Michigan
- Washington University in St. Louis
