Joyce Smith and Empowerly are wonderful The resources available at Empowerly are very helpful, but my favorite part about this program is the honesty that everyone in this program works with. My counselor Mrs. Joyce Smith is amazing at picking apart her students and finding their strengths that colleges will fight for. She will tell you when an essay is not working well or where your application is lacking, but when she compliments your work, you know that she genuinely means it. In my past experiences, many tend to sugarcoat, but honesty like hers are what will get students into competitive universities. I have received acceptances into honors programs at UT Austin, Pomona College, and top scholarships to TCU with her help.

Mr. Malik Mr. Malik is an exceptional college counselor, a guiding light, who illuminates the path to my future with unwavering support and expertise. He possess great skills, including excellent communication, empathy, and a deep understanding of the college admissions process for me, Saanvi Verma. His support begins in my junior year, where he's helping me navigate the complexities of course selection, extracurricular activities, and standardized testing, ensuring that I am well-prepared for the college application process. He listens to me attentively, to my aspirations and concerns, providing personalized advice that empowers me to make informed decisions about my future. As he embarks on the college application journey, my counselor, Shahrukh Malik, becomes my advocate, crafting a compelling narrative that highlights my unique strengths and achievements. He guides me through the application process, from selecting colleges that align with my goals to perfecting my essays and preparing for interviews. Above all, my outstanding college counselor is someone I can trust implicitly. He is committed to my success and goes above and beyond to support me every step of the way, making him an invaluable ally in my academic and professional journey.

An Incredible Resource! Empowerly was an incredible resource during my high school planning and college application process. I have been with Empowerly since my freshman year of high school, and my counselors Brooke and Raisa were extremely helpful when it came to navigating everything from high school course planning to summer program opportunities to college applications. The college application process would have been very overwhelming, but my counselors’ support in brainstorming and planning my essays, alongside Empowerly’s amazing essay-editing team, was a tremendous help and made the process so much less burdensome. I am currently a senior and will be attending my dream school in the fall, and I can confidently say that Empowerly helped me achieve that!

Daniel Malki was an excellent counselor… Daniel Malki was an excellent counselor who helped me navigate the college admission process. In my time with him, he was able to help me tactifully revise my essays to ensure that I was able to put my strongest foot forward. However, the most impressive aspect would be Malki's constant push on me, where thanks to him I was able to submit with confidence and subsequently get admitted to an ivy with that very confidence. However apart from Malki, the website had a few issues such as my meetings being erased from the system. Nonetheless, Malkis counseling made up for the negatives.

Sharukh is a Knowledgeable and Dedicated Counselor They are very good at counseling! Especially Sharukh. Sharukh would often pick up late night calls and answer texts about questions (All of these did not count towards billed hours), and he is very supportive and honest towards his students' goals and aspirations.