Discover your Empowerly Score®.

Data-driven insights that are proven to get you application ready—that's the Empowerly advantage.

How it Works

The Empowerly Score® is a data-backed college admissions calculator that provides a holistic analysis of your student applicant profile.

1. Academics

This factors in elements such as GPA, standardized test scores, the number of AP or advanced level courses taken, and how far along you are in your high school journey. You’ll be asked to indicate your top-choice tier of colleges for calibration to understand likelihood of admittance.

2. Extracurriculars

Think of extracurricular activities as your proven track record for how you’ve pursued your academic interests. Top colleges want more than just a straight-A student. They want to see all the ways you’ve excelled in the world outside the classroom.

3. Written essays

Essays are a key staple of the college application process, with competitive programs sometimes requiring several supplemental essays. This is an opportunity for you to share what makes you unique, what your life experiences have been, and what you have to offer their program. Admissions officers want genuine voices and narratives that reflect your personality and aspirations.

How it Helps

Empowerly Score® 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 Score® 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 Score®, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does my readiness quiz score or Empowerly Score® 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 Score® will provide, once you’re 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 Score® often to ensure you’re on the right track.

What is the Empowerly Score®?

The Empowerly Score® 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 Score® calculated?

Your Empowerly Score® 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.

What’s a good Empowerly Score®?

There’s no single “perfect” score. A higher Empowerly Score® 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 Score®?

We recommend reviewing your Empowerly Score® every few months. Regular check-ins help you track progress, measure growth, and adjust your college prep strategy accordingly.

How does the Empowerly Score® help with college planning?

The Empowerly Score® gives students and families clear, actionable insights to guide decisions about coursework, extracurriculars, essay development, and application timelines.

Can my Empowerly Score® improve over time?

Absolutely! As you enhance your academic performance, leadership roles, and essay quality, your Empowerly Score® can increase – reflecting your growing college readiness.

Is the Empowerly Score® personalized for each student?

Yes. Every Empowerly Score® 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 Score®?

Start by taking Empowerly’s free readiness quiz. After joining Empowerly, you’ll gain access to your full Empowerly Score® and personalized feedback from expert counselors.

Connect With Our Experts

Book a complimentary 30-minute session with one of our admissions specialists if you’d like to hear all the ways Empowerly can help you boost your applicant potential.