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

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

Empowered Supports Students From 30+ High Schools  

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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

Ready to Start Your Application Journey?

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