How We Guide You
Transform your college essays with essay advising & review.
Empowerly’s college essay advising and review process provides personalized guidance to help you write compelling, authentic essays that captivate admissions officers and showcase your unique story.
This personalized process is your pathway to creating standout essays that authentically reflect your voice and experiences. Our team doesn’t just edit—we guide you through a transformative process that helps you discover and communicate your unique narrative effectively. Our expert advisors combine robust admissions knowledge with personalized coaching to help you craft essays that resonate with admissions committees and distinguish you from other applicants.
What you gain from essay advising
Discover your authentic voice
Uncover the stories and perspectives that make you unique, and learn how to express them in your own voice.
Expert feedback & guidance
Receive detailed, actionable feedback from advisors with experience in college admissions and essay evaluation.
Personalized brainstorming
Generate compelling essay topics highlighting your strengths, experiences, and aspirations.
Strategic storytelling
Learn the art of narrative structure and storytelling techniques that engage readers from the first sentence.
Comprehensive review process
Multiple rounds of revision with advisors who know what admissions officers are looking for.
Tailored to multiple applications
Adapt your core essays for different schools and supplemental prompts while maintaining authenticity.
Your Path to Success
From idea to essay submission—get expert guidance from our team.
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Discovery & brainstorming
Explore your experiences, values, and aspirations to identify compelling essay topics that showcase your unique qualities.
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Structure & outlining
Develop a strategic framework that organizes your ideas into a cohesive, impactful narrative.
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Drafting & development
Transform your outline into a complete draft that authentically represents your voice and experiences.
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Comprehensive review
Receive detailed feedback on content, structure, voice, and impact from our expert advisors.
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Refinement & polishing
Fine-tune your essays through multiple revision rounds until they achieve maximum impact and authenticity.
How We Help
Ready to get started? Build a stand-out essay in no time.
Book a complimentary consultation with one of our admissions experts. They will assess your current college application readiness and provide you with more information about how we can improve your essays.
TESTIMONIALS
Student success stories
The team provided incredible guidance—helping him refine his essays, build a strong extracurricular profile and get accepted to a great internship, and position himself for competitive universities.
—Hayden, Empowerly parent
Empowerly’s resources have been invaluable in my college application process! Whether it be the adcom review process or the thorough essay editing help, they have provided me with many resources to write quality essays. They kept me on track and helped me write quality essays, providing me with the resources to succeed.
—Anagha, Empowerly student
Empowerly set me up with a great college consultant who understood my needs and values. With my counsultant’s help, I managed to craft powerful, authentic essays that ensured my admission to top University of California schools.
—Ariel, Empowerly student
Your original ideas merit expert guidance.
Our admissions specialists are ready to help you craft a strategic plan that transforms your college essay from a simple draft into something exceptional.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Empowerly's essay advising different from other services?
Unlike generic editing services, Empowerly provides personalized guidance from advisors with deep experience in college admissions. We focus on developing your authentic voice while strategically highlighting your strengths, creating essays that stand out for their authenticity and impact.
When should I start working on my college essays?
We recommend beginning the essay process during the spring of your junior year or the summer before senior year. This timeline allows for thoughtful brainstorming and multiple revision rounds and reduces stress during application season.
How many essays will you help me with?
Our program is designed to support you with all your application essays—from your main personal statement to school-specific supplemental essays. The exact number varies based on your selected schools and program package.
How do I know if my essays are good enough?
Our expert advisors provide honest, constructive feedback throughout the revision process. We’ll help you understand precisely what makes an essay effective from an admissions perspective and work with you until your essays achieve their maximum potential.
What if I'm not a strong writer?
Many students feel this way! Our process is designed to help writers of all levels create compelling essays. We focus on your unique experiences and voice, providing the structure and guidance needed to develop essays that showcase your potential.
