Discover your Empowerly ScoreĀ®.
Data-driven insights that are proven to get you application readyāthat's the Empowerly advantage.
How it Works
The Empowerly ScoreĀ® is a data-backed college admissions calculator that provides a holistic analysis of your student applicant profile.
1. Academics
2. Extracurriculars
3. Written essays
How it Helps
Empowerly ScoreĀ® insights help focus your efforts.
Our proprietary calculator uses data from admitted candidates at top universities to highlight your admissions chances, strengths, and weaknesses for your dream schools, enabling you to maximize admissions chances.
Through your results, you and your counselor will be able to discuss various scenarios to help you understand what may happen with your future applications. For example, if you’re looking to join band and drop soccer, you’ll be able to see how that might impact your profile before you make the final decision.
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By analyzing each category and different scenarios, the Empowerly ScoreĀ® determines your overall readiness, shares your strengths and areas for development, and provides your overall score to help identify your realistic, personalized school application list.
Ready to see where you stand?
Take the readiness quiz.
As a preview to the robust Empowerly ScoreĀ®, which you will gain access to after you join, you can see where you currently stand with our short readiness quiz. This quiz gives you a high-level understanding of areas of improvement to help your applications shine.
Want to learn more about using the Empowerly ScoreĀ®?
Frequently Asked Questions
Does my readiness quiz score or Empowerly ScoreĀ® mean I will / will not get into my top schools?
Think of your results as an indicator of your overall college application readiness. Whether your score is lower or higher is not a guarantee of any specific outcome, but it does identify clear areas for improvement. By developing these weaker areas, you can strengthen your applicant profile, making it more likely for you to get into your top schools.
Additionally, some schools weigh different parts of the application process more or less than others. The important thing is that you reach your greatest potential across all available metrics for the highest chances of success!
Can I retake the readiness quiz?
You sure can retake the readiness quiz! The quiz is just a preview of what the full Empowerly ScoreĀ® will provide, once youāre an Empowerly student. After spending some time working with our team of experts to improve your areas of opportunity, we encourage you to revisit your Empowerly ScoreĀ® often to ensure youāre on the right track.
What is the Empowerly ScoreĀ®?
The Empowerly ScoreĀ® is a data-driven tool that evaluates your college application readiness across academics, extracurriculars, essays, and more. It helps you understand your strengths and areas to improve for top-college admissions success.
How is the Empowerly ScoreĀ® calculated?
Your Empowerly ScoreĀ® is generated using a proprietary algorithm based on hundreds of data points – academic performance, activities, leadership, essays, and counselor feedback – to deliver a comprehensive picture of college readiness.
Whatās a good Empowerly ScoreĀ®?
Thereās no single āperfectā score. A higher Empowerly ScoreĀ® suggests stronger overall readiness for selective college admissions. The goal is steady improvement as you strengthen each part of your application.
How often should I check my Empowerly ScoreĀ®?
We recommend reviewing your Empowerly ScoreĀ® every few months. Regular check-ins help you track progress, measure growth, and adjust your college prep strategy accordingly.
How does the Empowerly ScoreĀ® help with college planning?
The Empowerly ScoreĀ® gives students and families clear, actionable insights to guide decisions about coursework, extracurriculars, essay development, and application timelines.
Can my Empowerly ScoreĀ® improve over time?
Absolutely! As you enhance your academic performance, leadership roles, and essay quality, your Empowerly ScoreĀ® can increase – reflecting your growing college readiness.
Is the Empowerly ScoreĀ® personalized for each student?
Yes. Every Empowerly ScoreĀ® is customized to your individual background, goals, and application profile, ensuring feedback and guidance are uniquely tailored to you.
How do I get my Empowerly ScoreĀ®?
Start by taking Empowerlyās free readiness quiz. After joining Empowerly, youāll gain access to your full Empowerly ScoreĀ® and personalized feedback from expert counselors.
Connect With Our Experts
Book a complimentary 30-minute session with one of our admissions specialists if youād like to hear all the ways Empowerly can help you boost your applicant potential.
