Empowerly

San Francisco, California, USA · ≈150 employees · empowerly.com

Empowerly is an education technology company based in San Francisco, founded in 2017. It specializes in personalized college admissions counseling and career guidance for high school students and their families worldwide. The company uses a data-driven platform that combines algorithms and human expertise to help students navigate the college preparation process. Empowerly's mission is to make college admissions guidance accessible to all. It employs a team-based approach, allowing students to work with a small group of counselors to assess their competitiveness and optimize their application strategies for top U.S. universities. The proprietary Empowerly Score™ analyzes students' academics, extracurriculars, and essays to predict their competitiveness for selective colleges. The company offers a range of services, including one-on-one college counseling, essay editing, financial planning, and internship matching, catering to both U.S. and international students.