College Advising Services
Empower College Advising offers flexible, student-centered services in Aspen, Basalt, Carbondale, and Glenwood Springs, Colorado, designed to reduce stress and bring clarity to every step of the college planning journey—from high school course selection to financial aid and campus prep.
One-on-One Guidance, Unlimited Access, Real Results
1:1 Mentorship
1:1 mentorship in focused, one-hour sessions
Focused Attention
Limited caseload ensures personalized student support
Always Accessible
Accessible anytime for questions, feedback, and guidance
Hourly Support
Hourly help for specific college planning needs
Senior Year Support
Package available for unlimited senior-year support from start to finish
Comprehensive College Planning and Support Services
High School and Pre-College Planning
- Select the most appropriate college prep courses
- Develop a strong resume
- Choose the most appropriate extracurricular activities
- Research and building a strong college list
- How to ask for letters of recommendation
College Admission Process
- Assistance and review of the Common Application and specific college applications
- Essay brainstorming, editing, and proofreading
- Help keep track of all deadlines, admission timelines, and opportunities
- Help with supplemental essays and application requirements
Financial Aid Assistance and Scholarships
- Calculating family eligibility for financial aid
- Help navigate FAFSA, CAFSA, and CSS profile
- Finding local, institutional, and national scholarships
- Understand the financial aid package from each school
- Compare award letters from each school to make a good decision
College preparedness after selecting a school
- Help with orientation and other school requirements
- Time management and understanding college schedules
- Course selection and support
- Help with student housing applications and decisions
“Martha played a critical role in my finding out about college scholarships and opportunities… She helps her students stay motivated and knows the resources available to advisees of all backgrounds. I, as with so many others, am so lucky to have benefited from her expertise.”
Elle Rathbun
University of Chicago: BS with Honors in Neuroscience, BA in Biological SciencesUCLA: Ph.D candidate in Neuroscience
Colleges That Have Welcomed My Students
- American University
- Arizona State University
- California Polytechnic
- Chapman University
- Claremont McKenna College
- Colorado College
- Colorado Mesa University
- Colorado Mountain College
- Colorado School of Mines
- Colorado State University
- Cornell University
- Dartmouth College
- Fort Lewis College
- Grand Canyon University
- Lewis and Clark College
- Montana State University
- Northern Arizona University
- San Diego State University
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
- University of Chicago
- University of Colorado Boulder
- University of Colorado Denver
- University of Denver
- University of North Carolina
- University of Northern Colorado
- University of Puget Sound
- University of Texas
Ready to Start Your College Journey?
Schedule a free call to see how I can support you.