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My daughter has been working with Raisa Alan at Empowerly for this past year. Raisa has gone above and beyond to schedule meetings and review documents even when she wasn’t supposed to be working. She always answers email within one day, even if it is a busy time. Raisa takes the time to really get to know my daughter and her needs. She is patient and focused when they are on calls and is super helpful at keeping my scattered daughter on schedule for important deadlines. She keeps me in the loop so I know what is going on. Most importantly Raisa provides the support my daughter needs to be successful while still making sure the applications are authentic and student driven.

Katherine has supported both of my kids and has been an invaluable asset for college prep. She has always been available 7 days a week and her expertise with college admissions has exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend Katherine and the Empowerly program!

Catherine has been a powerhouse of knowledge, experience and super smart counselor. There are many counselors out there but I found Catherine as super smart counselor who constantly gave my family right guidance for past 2+ years which saved me lot of money and time . She is to the point direct and doesn’t waste your time or energy and infact the opposite . Empowerly is a great place to find a counselor who will fit your needs and for us it happened to be Catherine .

We cannot recommend Empowerly enough! As parents unfamiliar with the complexities of the US schooling system, we were at a total loss. Empowerly has been a true blessing that kept us from "spinning our wheels." Sharukh, our counselor, was phenomenal. He provided my daughter, Liya, with highly strategic advice on her applications and essays. Writing over 30 essays for various applications was overwhelming, but Sharukh provided the necessary structure and guidance. He helped Liya optimize her communication, ensuring she powerfully conveyed her background and experiences to maximize her chances of success. The guidance was so helpful and effective that we've now confidently enrolled our son, a freshman, in the program as well.

My instructor Miss Katherine Chu is a wonderful instructor who has constantly guided me and helped me through my high school journey. I am continuing to work with her on my extracurriculars, my courses and more. On 9/25/2025, we went over my clubs and what I could research into based on my interest in biology and medicine. This was very useful to me and I was able to explore more into that area.

Our experience with Empowerly has been very positive overall, and working with Kate has made it even better. Before meeting Kate, we had a good start with Empowerly—the platform was organized, and the initial guidance helped us understand the college planning timeline. However, once Kate started working with our child, the entire process became clearer, more structured, and much more personalized. Kate is incredibly prompt, professional, and knowledgeable. She takes the time to understand our child’s strengths, goals, and challenges, and then guides them step by step with patience and clarity. She is easy to communicate with, always well-prepared, and provides thoughtful feedback on essays, activities, and planning. What we appreciate most is the combination of Empowerly’s resources with Kate’s individual support. Together, they created a system that significantly reduced stress for our family. We’ve seen real growth in our child’s confidence and organization. We are very grateful for Kate and the Empowerly team and highly recommend them.

Our daughter has been working with Katherine from Empowerly since her sophomore year. Katherine has been incredibly effective in keeping our daughter focused and on track. As a result, our daughter feels more confident and prepared as she navigates her junior year.

As a senior's parent in high school, the college admissions process felt overwhelming at first, but Empowerly truly made it a smooth and rewarding journey. From the very beginning, their team provided personalized guidance that helped us feel confident and prepared every step of the way. One of the standout aspects of my experience was working with Shahrukh, one of Empowerly's incredible counselors. Shahrukh not only brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table but also had a way of making both me and my kid feel at ease. He was always patient, approachable, and genuinely invested in my success. His ability to break down complex application strategies into manageable steps was a game-changer for me. What really stood out was how Shahrukh provided us the confidence they needed during this process. He took the time to address their concerns, answer their questions, and ensure they felt involved and reassured. Knowing that our kid and was supported by someone so experienced made all the difference. Thanks to Empowerly and Shahrukh’s guidance, I was able to craft a strong application that truly reflected who I am. I’m thrilled with the results and couldn’t have done it without their help. If you’re looking for a team that genuinely cares about your success and goes above and beyond, I highly recommend Empowerly!