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We had a great experience with Empowerly. Our son got into MIT, of course he is brilliant but these days that is not enough :) He worked with Kate, she is very experienced and knows so much about the process, from all the right high school programs to how to plan and write essays. She told my son about one program that we had no idea about, and that ended up being an extremely important part of his application. We are encouraging everyone who has doubts or isn’t too familiar with the admissions process to try Empowerly, because the college admissions process now is much more selective than it was in the past, especially for top schools. And now Kate is working with our youngest son too!

Working with Empowerly has been an amazing experience. My personal counselor was incredibly helpful, both just during our sessions, and even outside of them. She gave thoughtful, practical advice, helped me craft a strong narrative, and framed my activities in a unique and compelling way for both the UC and Common App.

The essay editors were also fantastic. They were efficient, thorough, and quick with their edits, which made the whole process so much smoother. Overall, Empowerly truly elevated my applications, and I’m really grateful for their support.

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Empowerly was super helpful throughout my college process. My advisor helped me pick my schools and gave helpful feedback. The essay guidance was also valuable as the editors help make them stronger without rewriting your voice.

Kate at Empowerly has been terrific to work with. She's given our son consistent good advice and we appreciate her perspective and experience. The rest of the team has also been great at helping find appropriate summer programs, extracurricular opportunities, and ways to highlight his strengths. Thank you Kate and Empowerly!

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We have been using Empowerly for my daughter, who is currently a junior, and it has been a great experience. The team is organized, responsive, and truly helpful. Their guidance has made the college planning process less stressful. Highly recommend!

Our experience with Empowerly has been positive so far. As newcomers to the college admissions process, we’ve relied heavily on our counselor’s guidance, and everything he has recommended has been followed and executed. Now we’re waiting for results, which will ultimately show the value of the program.

We have had an absolutely outstanding experience working with Conrad from Empowerly as our son Noah, a senior at Washington High School, navigates the college application process. Conrad has been instrumental in helping Noah put together all his essays and applications for various universities, including the UCs. From start to finish, he has been incredibly supportive, kind, and detail-oriented.

We have never been through the American college application process. Conrad not only guided us through what initially felt like a black-box process but also invested a tremendous amount of time, working with Noah on a weekly basis for the last 2 months and half. He helped Noah find the right topics for his essay, refine his essays, set realistic deadlines, and understand exactly what colleges are looking for.

On top of that, he offered invaluable advice on applying for scholarships, which was a huge bonus for us.

As a fun little anecdote, we discovered that Conrad is also from Congo, just like our family, which made the whole experience feel even more personal and connected.

In short, we couldn’t have asked for a better counselor. If you’re looking for someone who is not just knowledgeable but also genuinely cares about your child’s success, Conrad is the person to go to. We’re immensely grateful for his help, and we wholeheartedly recommend him.

Conrad we thank you for being instrumental in this process. We will remember you forever.

My counselor comprehensively walked me through all the questions I asked her, and made it really easy to understand and uncover what to do moving forward.

Having Ms. Smith as a mentor throughout the college admissions process has been invaluable. From our first meeting in late April 2025 I realized how determined she was and that motivated me to work harder. Ms. Smith always took the time and care needed to go over my essays and extracurriculars. Not only that, but she constantly sends reminders and emails about upcoming opportunities and information that has become very useful in my essay writing process. It has been a joy to work with Ms. Smith, and rather than dreading working on my essays and submitting applications, I now look forward to them because of her guidance and support.

Working with Empowerly — especially with our counselor, Kathleen — has been an exceptional experience. I highly recommend Empowerly and Kathleen to any family looking for dedicated, high-quality counseling and a truly supportive experience.We feel far more confident and prepared because of her guidance.

I got a lot of guidance about college and activities I should pursue. All the counselors available are very accomplished and very helpful; I had a good experience with them overall.

Our counselor Shahrukh from Empowerly is highly knowledgeable and responsive, offering thoughtful and timely advice at every step. He consistently responds promptly to our questions, and his support has been invaluable to us.

Starting the college application process felt overwhelming, and I was pretty lost until a friend recommended Empowerly. I was impressed by how organized the platform is and how many helpful services it offers. My favorite has been the essay review service. With so many supplemental essays to tackle, I often wasn’t sure what colleges were looking for. Being able to send in my drafts and get thoughtful feedback made a huge difference, making me feel more confident in what I was submitting.

Empowerly has been an incredibly helpful resource, especially with my conselour Katharine. She has always provided clear and important guidance, and was very helpful when I was developing projects and ideas or joining competitions such as Science Fair. Additionally, Empowerly's resources such as their resource questions and Adcom review are incredibly useful.

Empowerly has helped me a lot in strategizing my application process. The counselors are very knowledgeable and responsive.

Kate has been an absolutely incredible counselor. She is exceptionally knowledgeable and always comes prepared with valuable information about programs, admissions pathways, and strategic planning. Beyond her expertise, Kate is warm, kind, and genuinely motivating, qualities that make the entire process feel encouraging and manageable.

We recently joined Empowerly, and with my daughter just starting 9th grade, we are truly excited to work with Kate for the years ahead. Her guidance has already made a meaningful difference. Thank you, Kate, for everything you do. You are amazing!

Kate was very helpful in guiding me through the college admissions process

Katherine is a great counselor. She give great ideas and guides you