Transform your college admission process with holistic services that are unique to you.

Empowerly's expert team has resources for every stage of your application journey.

Our Services

Empowerly Score®

Our proprietary calculator uses data from thousands of students to create a competitive applicant profile, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement, and matching you to your ideal college fit.

Comprehensive college counseling

Our expert counselors take a comprehensive approach to your college admissions process, aligning your academic and extracurriculars with your goals, and guiding you through essays, applications, and more.

Advice & planning

Empowerly’s holistic approach ensures you’re prepared at any stage, with a student dashboard offering roadmaps, task tracking, your Empowerly Score®, and key resources for your college prep journey.

Essay editing

Students write over 20 essays for college applications. Our editors review your work within 24 hours, making sure your strengths and story shine.

Admissions Committee Review (AdCom)

Submit your application to Empowerly’s review committee for expert feedback from top schools, helping you perfect it before applying.

College financial planning

Attending a top college is an investment, offering career options and networking. Empowerly’s SMARTTRACK® program helps guide families through the financial aid process, easing concerns about funding.

Specialized programs

In addition to our suite of services, we offer specialized programs that are unique to your interests and specific needs.

GOALS academic support

Our GOALS program supports neurodivergent students and those with learning disabilities by teaching skills, habits, and approaches that instill confidence and empower them for success at top schools and beyond.

Test prep

Our test prep program unlocks academic potential so students can achieve results that propel them into a top college. We have a team of professional tutors that gives students the tools and confidence to triumph over standardized tests.

Passion projects

For students who’ve ever considered starting a nonprofit, a purpose-driven podcast, a Youtube channel, or something in between, our passion project program helps explore and cultivate meaningful passions that translate into tangible projects that can be showcased in their college applications.

AI Scholar program

From healthcare to finance, Artificial Intelligence is a technology with increasingly helpful implications for any industry. Our AI Scholar program empowers forward-thinking students to create socially impactful projects that leverage the power of AI and machine learning.

Research Scholar Program

Our Research Scholar Program connects students with a PhD mentor to work collaboratively on an independent research project. Projects can range from designing a new investment model to developing a promising new antibiotic.

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.

Getting started

Empowerly’s expert services are tailor-made for each student based on your specific needs.

From specialized learning support to focused internships and research programs, we work with families to provide support in the key areas that will strengthen their application readiness.

Our free 30-minute consultation gives families the opportunity to share goals and budget, so our expert consultants can propose options that best meet each student’s unique requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it too early / too late to get a college admissions counselor?

It’s never too early or too late to seek out an admissions counselor! In fact, our college prep services range from eighth grade through senior year of high school. It all depends on your specific needs. We assist with everything from interest discovery to study habit forming, to admissions interviews.

How is my admissions counselor selected?

You will be matched with your best-fit counselor based on numerous criteria—area of study, extracurriculars, target schools, and personal preferences, just to name a few. Your counselor will work with you on a unique guidance plan and meeting preference that works best for you, and they’ll support you through every stage of the admissions process.

How much does college counseling cost?

The cost of having a dedicated counselor varies and depends on numerous factors specific to the student’s needs and their goals for the future. With the rising costs of higher education and the increasingly selective admissions landscape at top schools, hiring a college counselor can be a worthwhile investment that yields tangible results down the road.

Speak with your admissions expert for effective options that will work within your budget requirements and get a preview of our pricing here.

What schools do Empowerly students get into?

While many of our students have been accepted into some of the most prestigious schools in the country, we strive to empower students of all interests, so they may realize their full potential for college and beyond.

Past students have gained acceptance to a broad range of schools, including ivy, state colleges, private universities, and more. Ask your admissions consultant for any details on specific schools.