Eli
Eli is a Lead Counselor at Empowerly. Since attending Swarthmore and Yale University, Eli has been a private admissions coach for almost 15 years. He has helped ambitious students around the world get into schools like Stanford, Yale, University of Chicago, and Brown. He specializes in Business, CS, Biology, Pre-Med, and Arts applicants, and has written art criticism for the Village Voice and produced events at the Rubin Museum of Art, MoMA, Pioneer Works, and other venues around NYC.
Discover what sets top applicants apart in 2025 with our webinar, “10 Qualities Top Colleges Are Looking For in 2025.” Learn how to showcase traits like leadership, creativity, resilience, and passion that admissions officers value most. We’ll share insider tips on weaving these qualities into your essays, activities, and interviews to make your application stand out. Whether you’re a student or parent, this session offers practical strategies to help you navigate the evolving college admissions landscape with confidence.