Join Empowerly's marketplace team

Empower students to find success in college and beyond. ​

Empowerly’s mission is to empower students to be the most successful version of themselves—in college admissions and beyond. As a counselor, you will play a major role in bringing this mission to life.

Our Approach

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Understanding each student’s unique story.

Understanding each student’s unique story

Every student has a unique story. As a counselor, you'll help them discover their strengths and passions while guiding their personalized path through college applications, internships, and school selection.

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Providing guidance beyond academics.

Providing guidance 
beyond academics

By partnering with counselors and former admissions officers, we provide comprehensive guidance. Our counselors help students craft standout essays, discover passions, and build strong profiles.

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Being flexible in a way that works for you.

Being flexible in a way that works for you

As a counselor, you’ll be responsible for advising 20-25 students, and all of your counseling sessions with these students are remote. This means, you’re able to set your own schedule, work with students at times that work best for you, and work from anywhere—all you need is a laptop.

By the Numbers

Our success is possible because of dedicated counselors, just like you

10K+students & parents served since Empowerly's founding in 2017
4.9counselor satisfaction rating from Empowerly students
98%of Empowerly's Class of 2024 gained acceptance to a top 100 school

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Benefits of working with Empowerly

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Flexibility to work when it works for you

Working with students will require afternoons, evenings, and weekends—given their school schedules. That said, you’ll be able to enjoy the freedom to set your own schedule and work remotely as you hold sessions with your students.

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Access to expert resources

As an Empowerly counselor, you’ll have the ability to leverage our data-driven approach and resources to provide top-notch guidance. Having helped thousands of students at this point, we have many learnings that we’re able to share with you to help you provide world-class guidance to your students.

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Expand you student reach and overall impact

When working with Empowerly, you’re not limited to working with students in your city or region. You’ll be matched with students based on your own experience and interests, allowing you to work with students across the nation. With our remote-first approach, you’re able to truly expand your impact and connect with students who could benefit from your exact expertise, regardless of location.

counselors who thrive

A preview of traits that tend to make a successful counselor

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    Experienced high school counselor who has previously focused on college admissions

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    Ability to plan for and meet deadlines

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    Graduate from a top 50, national university

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    Availability in afternoons, evenings, and/or on weekends to meet with students

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    Possess passion for education, talent for teaching, essay writing, and essay editing

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    Able to commit to students for multi-year assignments

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    Has exceptional communication and client service skills

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    Graduate application experience is a plus, but most applicants focus on undergrad admissions.

Sound like a fit? If you’re ready to start making an impact on students across the nation, join our marketplace. 

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Rated 5 out of 5
One of the things that is always exciting as an admissions counselor is seeing that student growth happen in front of you. To have a team around you is something that is really helpful.
DenardLead Empowerly Counselor