Together, we can find success in college and beyond

With Empowerly, you’ll receive tailored guidance to help you triumph over the college admissions process and spark the future of your dreams. We offer a personalized counseling experience with data-driven application guidance, essay crafting, internship programming, exam prep, and much, much more

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OUR FEATURES

Our community of experts offers personalized, holistic support through every step of your journey

Advice & planning

Empowerly Score®

Our proprietary calculator is backed by data from thousands of Empowerly student experiences to construct a highly accurate applicant profile for you, giving you a competitive advantage. Identify areas of improvement and strengths to highlight for an in-depth look at your current college application readiness.

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Essay editing

On average, students will write at least 20 essays when applying to colleges. Beyond the common app essay for each school, there are often supplemental essays that require focus on a specific topic or relevant experiences not provided on the common app essay. And then there are essays for scholarships, honors colleges, special programs…things can add up quickly. Our seasoned Essay Editing Team typically reviews essays within 48 hours, ensuring every word highlights your strengths and successes and identifying the elements of your story that set you apart.

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Advice & planning

Whether your college prep journey begins in middle school or senior year of high school, Empowerly’s holistic approach ensures you’re right where you need to be. From interest discovery to summer programming, to AP course selection, our Research Team and robust community of resources and expert advice are ready when you need them.

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1:1 college counseling

Based on your goals and preferences, you’ll be matched with one of our top-rated counselors who is dedicated to ensuring your academic standing and extracurriculars align with your long-term passions and goals. And when it’s time to officially start applying, your counselor will be there for comprehensive 1:1 support through every essay, application review, interview, and more to ensure you’re on track to reach your goals.

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Admissions Committee Review (AdCom)

With Empowerly, you can submit your completed application to our review committee before actually applying. Our committee members consist of former admissions officers with direct experience at top schools who know the dos and don’ts for the schools you want to get into. You’ll receive detailed, constructive feedback that gives you enough time to perfect your application before you hit submit.

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SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

In addition to our standard features, we offer specialized programs unique to your interests and needs:

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Academic support for neurodivergent students

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.

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Test prep

Our test prep program for the SAT and ACT 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.

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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.

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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.

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Research Scholar Program

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

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Startup Internships

Startup internships take place in fall, spring, and summer 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.

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BS/MD & Direct Med Programming

If you’re looking to increase your chances of acceptance to a BS/MD program, you could juggle as many as 12-15 applications at once. This process can be overwhelming and requires ample time, effort, and support. Our team of experienced counselors will help you understand timelines, craft essays, holistically review your application before submission, and much more.

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Subject tutoring

Get the guidance needed to deepen your understanding of challenging subjects and showcase your intellectual potential. Empowerly subject tutors don’t just help you memorize facts or complete assignments; they equip you with the tools and tips you need to master subjects that strengthen your transcript, enhance your college applications, and foster lifelong learning habits.

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