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As a parent of 3 in high school I was becoming very overwhelmed with the college application process in general. Empowerly has a step by step system customized to each student to keep us organized and up to date with all of the details and deadlines. Our specific counselor, Lisa Lindberg, is very friendly and knowledgeable and gives great advice. We've been very impressed with Lisa and Empowerly. We would highly recommend.

Empowerly has been the best partner in my daughter's college application process. Their team—especially counselors, Sophie Capshaw-Mack and Iandra Ramos—help my daughter grow so much as a writer and storyteller. Before working with them, my daughter was not sure if her essay could meet with the requirements, they inspired her and helped her shape her personal essay, UC PIQs, and all of her supplements into polished, thoughtful pieces that truly sound like her.

They have an incredible ability to understand what my daughter is trying to say and guide her toward clearer structure, stronger voice, and powerful details. They never rewrote my daughter's work—they help her elevate it. Thanks to them, my daughter's essays feel authentic, cohesive, and memorable. I’m so grateful for their dedication, patience, support, and feedback throughout this application journey.

They are always available and by our side during the application process. If you want counselors who really listen, care, and help you bring out your best writing, Empowerly is amazing.

Our family has had a wonderful experience with Empowerly, thanks to the exceptional support provided by our son’s counselor, Raisa Alam. From the very beginning, Raisa demonstrated the highest level of professionalism, kindness, and dedication.

She was consistently flexible with scheduling and even made herself available outside her typical hours to meet the demands of our son’s busy high-school routine. Her patience and understanding truly set her apart.

One of the most impactful contributions she made was helping our son secure a valuable research opportunity—something he would not have been able to find without her guidance. This opportunity has significantly enriched his academic profile and confidence.

Raisa is a caring, knowledgeable, and truly committed counselor. We are grateful for her support and highly recommend her and Empowerly to any family navigating the college admissions process.

Before using Empowerly, I was very overwhelmed with the college admissions process and didn't know how to approach it. Through their professional systems and staff, I was able to find out more about who I am and how I want to showcase that to the admissions officers. Features such as the Essay Review Team, Mock Admissions and Ratings, as well as regular meetings with my counselor have made a tremendous impact and improvement to my application.

Empowerly was recommended to us by friends and so far our journey has been good. Sophie, our son’s counselor has catered the sessions to our liking and that is working out for us. The resource team at Empowerly has been helpful till now. We are really looking forward to a great experience ahead.

Throughout the past couple of months I have spent with Empowerly, I have found myself feeling more and more confident in my ability to get into a good college. Up until then, I had been struggling to find internships and summer programs to apply to, figuring out how to choose the right courses in high school, and even what degree I really wanted to apply for. With Empowerly's wide variety of resources, from your personal counselor to the ability to ask resource questions to even their evaluations of your full application, I became a whole lot more confident in applying. They have made the admissions process a lot easier! I would definitely recommend them!

Through Empowerly, I worked alongside Sophie CM to create cohesive applications, apply to scholarships, and stay organized / on task for all deadlines associated with each. With her help, I felt confident and capable in every move I made throughout the application process. The Empowerly team was responsive and helpful; with the essay editing and scholarship resources I received helpful and reliable feedback on all application materials. Thanks Sophie & Empowerly team!

We had great experience working with the Empwerly team.. Our counsellor has been execptional guiding us in every step of the journey. She has also been a great mentor for my daughter helping her navigate in her college selection. Thank you Empowerly team, and we are glad our friend recommended you!

Empowerly has been a really helpful part of my college application process. Working with my Empowerly counselor, Raisa Alam, has given me steady guidance throughout the college application process—she’s helped me stay organized, think through choices, feel more confident in my direction, and is always available when I need support or have last-minute questions. On top of that individual support, Empowerly’s broader system for essays and application review has been especially valuable. Their essay editing goes well beyond fixing grammar, helping me refine my ideas, structure my responses, and keep my voice consistent across different prompts. The Adcom-style feedback has also been incredibly helpful, giving me a realistic sense of how my application might be read in an actual admissions context and pointing out concrete ways to improve. With the combination of Raisa’s support, detailed essay feedback, and holistic application review, I feel much more prepared submitting my applications and would definitely recommend Empowerly to other students.

Our counselor, Raisa Alam has been outstanding throughout the college application process. She is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping students succeed. Raisa goes above and beyond to provide personalized guidance and support. Her expertise has been invaluable in navigating the complexities of the college admissions process. Highly recommend Empowerly's services.

Empowerly has been incredibly helpful in the college application process, especially with deep-dive research into schools and providing amazing essay feedback. My counselor, Raisa Alam, has supported me at every step of the way with fast responses, lots of essay comments and revisions, and extensive guidance on developing my profile, expanding my extracurriculars, and building my résumé. She’s extremely kind, easy to talk to, and continuously motivates me to stay on track with essays, application deadlines, and schoolwork. She has guided me through an intense and complex application process that I never could have navigated alone.

As a parent, I have seen firsthand the benefits of Empowerly counselors for my student. My student's counselor, Raisa Alam, has provided guidance in developing strong extracurriculars, preparing for SAT tests, and most importantly, editing essays during college admission season. Raisa, like many other counselors at Empowerly, aims to support my student to the best of her abilities and my student and I have enjoyed the experience.

Empowerly has been incredibly helpful through this very stressful process. I honestly don’t know how I could’ve done it myself without them. The writing team is amazing at giving detailed feedback and has consistently helped me improve my essays. My counselor is there for issues big and small, and her guidance really helps reassure me with all of the complexities of this whole process. She’s pushed me to pursue opportunities that have positively impacted both my success and my personal goals.

My counselors Alvin and Raisa have been extremely helpful in the college application process. They have given lots of attention to me both on meetings and offline. The resources you get on Empowerly are unmatched, offering essay editing which also gives personalized feedback directly to your essay. Overall, I believe it is a worth it experience.

This is fantastic! My college counselor helped make this process so much easier and was so assuring the whole time!

I am a high school student and Empowerly helps me so much and is awesome. My counselor is the best

Taking the College Admission course with Shahrukh Malik was one of the best decisions I made for my son’s application journey. His approach is structured, insightful, and incredibly supportive. Shahrukh has a rare ability to simplify the most overwhelming parts of the process—from crafting a powerful personal statement to building a compelling application strategy tailored to each student’s strengths.

What truly sets him apart is his patience and genuine commitment. He doesn’t just give feedback; he helps you understand how to elevate your writing and present your authentic story. Every session felt productive, encouraging, and personalized.

Thanks to his guidance, I felt confident in every component of my son’s applications. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your materials, I highly recommend working with Shahrukh Malik—his expertise is unmatched, and his mentorship makes a real difference.

I have been working with Lisa Lindberg at Empowerly and have had a truly positive experience. Lisa has worked hard to ensure that I have not felt stressed out about deadlines, ensuring the entire process is conducted in a timely manner. On top of that, I have felt that my desires have been fully cultivated. Going into this, I felt relatively unprepared for the process, but Lisa has helped me a ton with this, and the editing team have helped bring out my voice in the essays.

We have been working with Shahrukh for the past two and a half years. My son is currently a junior and is aiming for admission to a strong STEM program. Shahrukh has created a structured monthly plan for him, and we review his progress regularly. He has been exceptionally insightful, providing timely information on summer internship opportunities at prestigious universities. With Shahrukh’s guidance, my son successfully completed two college-level courses at UCLA last summer.

When our family relocated to the United States just as our son entered the demanding environment of 12th grade, the entire college admissions process felt immensely overwhelming. As parents of a high school senior suddenly facing an unfamiliar system, we were anxious about navigating the complexities of applications and requirements. Fortunately, partnering with Empowerly transformed this daunting challenge into a remarkably smooth and manageable journey. From the very beginning, their dedicated team provided comprehensive guidance that helped us feel prepared, confident, and knowledgeable about every upcoming step. Our assigned counselor, in particular, proved to be both highly knowledgeable and an expert strategist, sharing numerous constructive ideas specifically aimed at enhancing our son's academic and extracurricular profile. She maintained impressive responsiveness, consistently replying to all our queries within 24 hours, which ensured our plans and momentum were never delayed. Beyond her technical expertise, she possessed a wonderful ability to put our son completely at ease, offering a supportive presence during a high-stress period. Her patient, approachable demeanor demonstrated a genuine and profound investment in his personal success and application outcomes. She skillfully broke down highly complex application strategies into logical, digestible, and actionable steps, which was instrumental to our son's progress. Crucially, she dedicated time to thoroughly address his specific concerns and answer his questions, making sure he always felt involved, reassured, and in control of his process. The knowledge that our son was supported by such an experienced and emotionally intelligent professional gave us immense confidence in the readiness and strength of his final applications. Therefore, for any family seeking an advisory team that truly cares about success and consistently goes above and beyond expectations, we wholeheartedly recommend Empowerly.