June 5th, 2025 | 5:00PM - 6:00PM ET
Insider Tips for Getting Into an Ivy League School
Dreaming of the Ivy League? Whether you're a student with big goals or a parent offering support, this webinar shares expert advice from a former Ivy admissions officer to help your application stand out in a highly competitive process.
What to Expect
Join our webinar to gain insider knowledge on what it really takes to get into an Ivy League school. Led by a former Brown admissions officer, this session will reveal how to highlight academic excellence, impactful extracurriculars, and compelling personal stories that resonate with top-tier institutions. You'll walk away with clear strategies, expert advice, and a deeper understanding of how to elevate your application—and you'll have the chance to ask questions during a live Q&A session.
Unlock the Secrets to Ivy League Admissions
Expertise, guidance, discovery
& success
Expertise
Learn directly from a former Ivy League admissions officer who understands what it takes to stand out in one of the most competitive admissions processes in the world.
Guidance
Get insider tips on how to strategically highlight your academics, extracurriculars, essays, and recommendations to match Ivy League expectations.
Explore what sets top applicants apart—from intellectual curiosity to leadership impact—and how to craft an authentic, compelling narrative.
Discovery
Walk away with actionable strategies and expert-backed insights to elevate your application and increase your chances of Ivy League admission.
Success
about our speaker
Meet Connie
Before joining Empowerly as Senior Lead Counselor, Connie worked in Brown University’s Office of College Admission for 14 years handling all facets of the admission process — from reading applications and making admission decisions to serving as the liaison to the Medical School and Brown’s eight-year PLME, the Program in Liberal Medical Education. She has extensive experience as an Assistant Director of Admission at Brown, as an expert in college admissions, and as a college counselor. Connie is dedicated to building relationships with students and families, helping students find their academic passions, and assisting students in creating the best possible essays and applications to help them stand out in the admission process. Her students have been accepted to UPenn, Brown, Cornell, NYU, Emory, Georgetown, UC Berkeley, Northeastern, Vanderbilt, Villanova, Michigan, and other top universities.
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What You Will Learn
What Ivy League Schools Are Really Looking For
Understand the specific qualities, achievements, and personal traits that set successful applicants apart.
Learn how to demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and meaningful impact beyond the classroom.
Get tips on how to write compelling personal statements and secure strong letters that reflect your strengths and values.
Learn what admissions officers flag and how to sidestep the missteps that can hurt your chances.
Gain exclusive insights from someone who’s read and evaluated thousands of Ivy League applications.
Where you can ask Connie all your questions!
What Does Empowerly Offer?
OUR FEATURES
Empowerly Score®
Our proprietary calculator is backed by data from thousands of Empowerly student experiences to construct a highly accurate applicant profile for you, giving you a competitive advantage. Identify areas of improvement and strengths to highlight for an in-depth look at your current college application readiness.
1:1 college counseling
Based on your goals and preferences, you’ll be matched with one of our top-rated counselors who is dedicated to ensuring your academic standing and extracurriculars align with your long-term passions and goals. And when it’s time to officially start applying, your counselor will be there for comprehensive 1:1 support through every essay, application review, interview, and more to ensure you’re on track to reach your goals.
Advice & planning
Whether your college prep journey begins in middle school or senior year of high school, Empowerly’s holistic approach ensures you’re right where you need to be. From interest discovery to summer programming, to AP course selection, our research team and robust community of resources and expert advice are ready when you need them.
Essay editing
On average, students write at least 20 essays when applying to colleges, including common app essays, supplemental essays, and those for scholarships or special programs. Our experienced essay editors can review your essays within 24 hours, ensuring each one highlights your strengths and unique story.
Admissions Committee Review (AdCom)
With Empowerly, you can submit your completed application to our review committee before actually applying. Our committee members consist of former admissions officers with direct experience at top schools who know the dos and don’ts for the schools you want to get into. You’ll receive detailed, constructive feedback that gives you enough time to perfect your application before you hit submit.
SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
In addition to our standard features, we offer specialized programs unique to your interests and specific needs:
GOALS academic support
Our GOALS program empowers neurodivergent students with skills for success at top schools and beyond.
Our test prep program helps students achieve top results, with expert tutors guiding them to success.
Test prep
Our passion project program helps students turn ideas into impactful projects for their college applications.
Passion projects
AI Scholar Program
Our AI Scholar program helps students create impactful projects using AI and machine learning.
Our Research Scholar Program pairs students with PhD mentors on impactful independent research projects.
Research Scholar Program
Startup internships offer real-world experience, helping students explore careers and boost college applications.
Startup internships
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2024 Top Schools Data
Admission rates at top U.S. universities are fiercely competitive. For example, Stanford University and MIT have acceptance rates of approximately 4%, and Caltech is even more selective with an admit rate around 3.9%.
Highly Competitive
Top Non-Ivy Colleges
Popular and highly competitive non-Ivy institutions include Stanford University, MIT, Duke University, University of Chicago, Vanderbilt University,
and Rice University.
Top U.S. Colleges:
Applicants and Admit Rates
Navigating admissions at U.S. universities like Columbia, Yale, and Brown is incredibly challenging, with acceptance rates as low as 3%. You don’t have to do it alone—our expert team is here to guide you through every step of the process.
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Location & Hours
MON-FRI/ 7AM - 8PM
2261 Market St #4555
San Francisco, CA 94114
We use cutting-edge technology to assess your child’s profile and pinpoint exactly where they need to improve.
From start to finish, we give your child the tools and insights to stand out in the highly competitive Ivy League admissions process.
Our comprehensive services include:
We use cutting-edge technology to assess your child’s profile and pinpoint exactly where they need to improve.
From start to finish, we give your child the tools and insights to stand out in the highly competitive Ivy League admissions process.
Our comprehensive services include:
