Empowerly helps students reach the next step of their higher education journey through holistic, data-driven service offerings that go beyond the application process.
Empowerly (empowerly.com) has 336 customer reviews on Five Star Index, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5.
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2026
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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.
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faaris A.
My counselors Alvin and Raisa have been…
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.
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Suhani K.
awesome service
This is fantastic! My college counselor helped make this process so much easier and was so assuring the whole time!
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Anuraag
I am a high school student and…
I am a high school student and Empowerly helps me so much and is awesome. My counselor is the best
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Gautam B.
Navigating the academic demands of junior year and planning for the future
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.
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Syed R.
Making the Senior-Year College Admissions Journey Smooth
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.
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Jp
We’ve used Empowerly and Katherine has…
We’ve used Empowerly and Katherine has been amazing. Advising our child and navigating the crazy college application scene.
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Vineet J.
Huge thanks to Suhani for the excellent…
Huge thanks to Suhani for the excellent support. Her prompt communication, strategic college list guidance, and action oriented plan and support were invaluable. The app and thorough review process made tracking progress seamless and efficient. Thanks !