In a competitive, in-demand field like computer science, you can stand out from the crowd with the right guidance
How we'll help you succeed
Chances are, you have all the necessary parts to assemble a strong application. With a little expert care and guidance from our team, together, we’ll take those parts and build an impressive application that wows admissions officers.
Take it from our brilliant computer science and engineering students who’ve gotten into every top 25 college in the nation. And not to mention distinguished schools like the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of Washington-Seattle, and many more.
Empowerly students have gained admission to the best
How We Help
Your framework for college success
Empowerly Score®
Developed by former admissions officers using real acceptance data, the Empowerly Score® assesses your academics, standardized test performance, extracurriculars, and essays to provide a holistic evaluation of your competitive positioning.
Advice & planning
Whether your college journey begins in middle school or senior year of high school, our holistic approach ensures you’re right where you need to be. From summer programming to AP course selection, our research team and community of experts are ready with insights and advice when you need them.
Comprehensive counseling
Get matched with a counselor from a CS and engineering background who will guide you on how to optimize your academic and extracurricular profile for specific requirements, including specialized essays, interviews, supplemental materials, and more as required by more competitive technical programs.
Essay editing
You might write many essays when applying to STEM programs—beyond the Common App, there are supplements, plus essays for scholarships, honors colleges, and special programs. It adds up fast. Our expert editors return feedback within two business days to help every word highlight your strengths and the story that sets you apart.
Admissions Committee Review (AdCom)
Submit your completed application draft to our review committee before you apply. Made up of former admissions officers from top schools, they know exactly what programs look for. You’ll get detailed, constructive feedback in a mock admissions setting—giving you time to perfect your application before hitting submit. It’s one of the most powerful tools in your applicant journey with us.
Startup Internship Program
Our startup internships take place over the fall, spring, and summer semesters and are designed to give students real-world professional experience. Exposure to technical and non-technical roles at tech startups allows students to explore careers, develop professional experience, and strengthen their college applications.
Boost Your Application
Level-up your application with impressive experience that ties it all together
Research Scholar Program (RSP)
Work 1-on-1 with a PhD mentor to produce an independently-
developed research project in your field of interest.
Passion Project
Transform your pre-med passion into an impactful project that showcases your creativity and demonstrates your unique story.
TESTIMONIALS
Student success stories
My son used Empowerly's services to land a paid software engineering internship in college at his dream startup. The counselors were helpful in helping him with technical interview prep, improve his resume, and network effectively with UCLA alumni. He wasn't able to get as much 1-on-1 support in college. We are grateful that Empowerly was able to continue helping my son after high school.
Empowerly has been immensely helpful for me. The counseling sessions help me get the assistance I need to work on college applications so that I don’t feel so lost. The counselors themselves are amazing at their jobs and are very kind. Additionally, Empowerly has amazing resources such as essay editing, research questions, and the AdCom review. These are all very helpful tools to increase one’s chances of getting into their dream college/university.
My daughter got accepted into top tech schools like Caltech, UC Berkeley, Georgia Tech etc for Engineering. This wouldn't have been possible without the support of Empowerly.
Ready to learn more?
Whether you're considering a gap year, currently in one, or looking to apply to colleges after completing one, Empowerly's comprehensive approach can help you make the most of this crucial time. Schedule a call with our team to discuss how we can help you turn your gap year into a strategic advantage on your college applications.
