EmpowerlyReviews of empowerly.com

We had a really great experience working with Empowerly. Especially our Counsellor Shahrukh has been extremely valuable resource for us. My son has been very comfortable working with Shahrukh. Shahrukh has been very professional and disciplined. There hasn’t been one occasion even where Shahrukh hasn’t supported us through these last two years. The Empowerly teams (Adcom, Resource query, and Essay review) has been great as well. My son has done his November application submissions and now working on UC and Ivy League applications. I hope our experience continues to be great.

The Empowerly Service has done an excellent job adapting my application to meet the expectations of some of the most selective schools in the country. Empowerly helps turn a clandestine process into a straightforward exercise of drafting and editing. You sincerely will not be aware of what you are missing from your application without professionals to step in so this is a must for those willing to do what it takes to be accepted into the elite institutions.

Working with Empowerly has been a great experience! I've learned so much about the college admissions process and how to refine my application. Katharine has been a great help in strategically choosing activities and making the process as seamless as possible.

They do a great job, very happy

Shahrukh from Empowerly has been an invaluable resource for us over the past year. At first he was able to help us understand the college application landscape and develop a roadmap for our daughter's academics and and extracurriculars. He has taken a very realistic and personable approach that allows us to not get overwhelmed. As he has learned of our daughter's strengths he has encouraged looking at options that allows her to anchor on those strengths. He is always available over email to respond to our questions and open to having sessions as we see the need. Thus far we are satisfied with the guidance provided.

Katharine Chu at Empowerly has been an excellent college counselor for me over the past 3 years. She has provided me with a lot of help with reviewing college essays, planning activities, and simply guiding me through the college application process in general. Outside of Katharine's help, Empowerly's services like Essay Editing, Resource Questions, and even formal revisions by former admissions officers have been super useful. Overall, I would give my experience at Empowerly 5 stars and sincerely recommend Ms. Chu and Empowerly in general for any high schooler.

Empowerly has been truly outstanding in supporting my senior daughter throughout her college admission journey. Their team and our counselor provided exceptional guidance at every step — from helping her build a strong application strategy to offering thoughtful feedback on essays, resumes, and supplemental materials. What stood out most was their personalized approach. They took the time to understand her goals, strengths, and interests, and matched her with advisors who were not only knowledgeable but also incredibly encouraging. The consistent communication, timely follow-ups, and genuine care made a stressful process feel manageable and well-organized. Thanks to Empowerly’s expertise and dedication, my daughter felt confident and well-prepared in submitting her applications. I truly appreciate their outstanding service and highly recommend Empowerly to any family navigating the college admissions process.

My experience has been great because having the support of my counselor and the essay review team has lifted a great deal of stress off me.