Empowering students to get into their dream college through personalized coaching.

400+ empowered alumni

$3,000,000+ in scholarships awarded

98% student satisfaction rating

400+ empowered alumni $3,000,000+ in scholarships awarded 98% student satisfaction rating

Our Services

  • College Application Package

    Ace your college applications with guidance from top U.S. school grads. Your success starts here! 🌟🎓

  • College Prep Workshop

    Perfect for 9th-11th graders! Plan your academics, build your profile, and prep for college like a pro. 🎓✨

  • Graduate Application Package

    Designed for graduates! Get expert guidance, personalized strategies, and resources from top university consultants to perfect your application and achieve your goals. 🎓✨

  • Transfer Application Package

    Looking to change universities? Our expert guidance will help you navigate the transfer process and find the best fit for your academic goals. 🎓✨

  • Career Orientation Workshop

    Explore career paths, discover study techniques, and receive personalized guidance to shape your future. Best for 11th and 12th graders.🚀🎓

  • SAT Course

    Start your SAT journey with confidence! Our structured course will help you excel and achieve your best score. 📚✨

  • PSAT Course

    Perfect for 9th-10th graders! Get ready for the PSAT with a tailored course designed to build skills and boost confidence. 📝✨

  • Duolingo/Toefl Course

    Master English proficiency with our Duolingo/TOEFL course, designed to boost your scores through targeted practice and expert strategies!

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Meet the Founder

Roberto Hasbun graduated from The American School of Tegucigalpa as the Class Valedictorian with a 98.2% cumulative average. He was accepted to Princeton University and Columbia University. He pursued his Bachelor of Arts in History at Princeton, where he worked at the Undergraduate Admissions Office as a Student Blogger. He was awarded the Shelby Column Prize Fellowship for his Senior Thesis and became one of the first international students from Honduras to graduate from Princeton.

He then got into Cornell University, Georgetown University, and The London School of Economics for his graduate degree. He obtained a Master’s in Management from Cornell University with a merit scholarship.

Roberto founded Empowered in 2022 after graduating from Cornell, with the vision to empower students in the college application process. Roberto leads the Empowered team of 14 board members who are committed to guiding each student with expert knowledge and advice.

How We Work

Empowered supports students in every step of the college application process.

  • Book a free consultation with one of Empowered’s enrollment specialists. In this introductory call, we will discuss your child’s academic background, goals, and passions. You will learn more about our services and methodology and fill out an enrollment form if you want to proceed.

  • Based on the student’s academic interests and educational goals, Empowered will match the student with one of our College Coaches. This Coach will serve as a mentor in the college application process.

  • Students will meet 1-on-1 to complete every aspect of the application under the supervision and guidance of their coach. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the resources Empowered offers, including a unique College Admissions 101 Webinar series, our ADMITTED e-book, CCS Profile guide, among others. When you work with Empowered, you are supported by our comprehensive resource library.

  • After meeting 1-on-1 with your coach and perfecting your application materials, the student will send his or her college applications.

Acceptances and Testimonials

  • Brown University

  • Cornell University

  • Notre Dame

  • Stanford University

  • Duke University

  • Babson College

  • Bentley University

  • Columbia University

  • "My coach got to personally know me and my activities, and when I needed help with college essays, he aided me with topics, main points, and editing. Even when we did not meet, he still helped me and was quick to respond.”

    Mariana Simon, AST

    Stanford University ‘28

  • “Thanks to Empowered’s help, I went from feeling scared and confused to confident and inspired about the college application process."

    -Maria Ochoa, Fashion Institute of Technology State University in New York

  • "Ana lucia's support, dedication, advice, and encouragement helped me feel confident, prepared, and present my best self to all colleges.”

    -Laura Vega, TCU

  • "I wholeheartedly recommend Empowered to everyone struggling with the application process. Excellent SAT prep, providing clarity on complex topics, and personalized essay support and unwavering dedication were invaluable. “

    -Sofia Panting, Purdue University

  • "Having undergone this process twice, I felt a difference in having Roberto's guidance and experience to craft the best application possible.”

    -Emily Melendez, Tulane University

  • “Empowered Education boosted my potential as a candidate for the universities I chose to apply. Roberto and his team acted as outstanding mentors throughout this lengthy process."

    -Santiago Sosa, SMU

  • “I would recommend Empowered to rising seniors because of their personalized counseling. The guidance given by Empowered made my college process easy to go through."

    -Maria Rodriguez, University of Manchester

  • “Overall, I know that without his assistance my application experience wouldn’t have been the same.If you want to achieve your college dreams choose Empowered.”

    -Emma Rivera, Gettysburg College

  • "What truly sets him apart is his ability to inspire confidence and a love for learning, helping students not only prepare for college but also for the challenges of the real world."

    -Daniela Padilla, Tecnológico de Monterrey

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Empowered Supports Students From 30+ High Schools  

The Empowered Team

  • Roberto Hasbun

    Founder and CEO
    BA Princeton University & M.B.A Cornell University

  • Paola Simón

    Director of Marketing and Operations
    Bachelor in Psychology & M.S. Special Education in ISEP University

  • Rosibel Rodas

    Director of Enrollment
    Bachelor in Industrial Engineering

  • Ana Belly Ortiz

    Student Services Coordinator BA in Pedagogy & M.S.University of Bristol, UK

  • Ana Andino

    College Coach
    Mercyhurst University, M.S. London School of Economics & PhD Duke University

  • Jalileh Garcia

    College Coach
    Columbia University & M.S. Oxford University

  • Paulina Madrid

    College Coach
    Bocconi University & M.S. Brown University

  • Mariangelica Vargas

    College Coach
    Lehigh University & M.S. Universitat de Barcelona


  • Sofia Rodriguez

    College Coach
    Universidad Carlos III de Madrid & Purdue University

  • Maria Fernanda Castro-Wu

    College Coach and Duolingo/Toefl Tutor
    National Chengchi University

  • Camille Fiechter

    College Coach
    Boston College

  • Gabriela Lagos

    SAT Tutor
    Emory University & JD-MBA Tulane University

  • Ana Lucia Rivera

    SAT Tutor
    University of Southern California

  • Maria Teresa Tome

    SAT Tutor
    Columbia University

Meet the Team

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FAQs

  • We currently do not offer direct scholarships to universities, but we can assist you with filling out the CSS Profile form, which is an essential part of applying for financial aid at many universities.

    This service is included in our Premium Package for Seniors (1 hour of assistance with Rosibel Rodas). If you purchased one of the other two packages (Essential or Advantage) or only need help with this specific form, we offer an hourly consulting package.

  • We offer three specific packages for seniors, tailored to different needs and levels of support. Each package is designed to provide guidance in key areas such as essay review, application planning, and interview preparation, among others.

  • All Empowered meetings and tutoring sessions are held via Zoom. This allows students to connect from the comfort of their homes!

  • We offer support packages for university applications in Canada, Europe, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the United States. We're here to help!

  • Our SAT courses typically last about two months. This period allows students to take multiple practice exams and master the material.

  • Don't worry! We will help you decide on your field of study and create a university list based on your academic strengths and passions. We also offer a Career Orientation Workshop to guide you through this process.

  • Yes! We have experience helping students apply for scholarships and financial aid. Our Premium Package for Seniors includes one hour of assistance with the CSS Profile form. If you purchased another package or only need help with this process, we offer an hourly consulting package.

  • Empowered will help you submit the best version of your university application and increase your chances of acceptance. However, we cannot guarantee admission to any university, as the final decision depends entirely on their selection criteria.

  • Empowered will support your SAT preparation with high-quality resources and personalized tutoring. However, we cannot guarantee a high score, as success depends on the student's commitment and study time.

  • Yes, parents/guardians can attend the first meeting. After that, we will provide an initial report that will be continually updated by both the student and the advisor. Additionally, parents will have direct contact with the assigned advisor for any questions or concerns. However, it is essential to encourage student independence throughout this process.

  • The 2025 SAT course dates, subject to change, are as follows:

    • January 6 – March 1

    • March 3 – May 1

    • April 21 – June 4

    • June 9 – August 3

    • August 4 – September 30

    • October 6 – November 26

  • The 2025 SAT test dates are:

    • March 8, 2025

    • May 3, 2025

    • June 7, 2025

    • August 23, 2025

    • October 4, 2025

    • December 6, 2025

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