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Recommender Packet Example – School Targets, Themes, and Strategy
A dual-degree recommender briefing outlining deadlines, school-specific expectations, and key traits like inclusivity, data fluency, and social impact—complete with detailed examples for crafting strong letters.
Recommender Prep Packet – Timeline, Strategy, and Talking Points
A structured slide deck to guide recommenders through the application process, including school-specific expectations, key application themes, deadlines, and detailed examples to help them craft strong, personalized letters.
Stanford & MIT Essay: Learning Through Teaching
A National Honor Society student finds purpose and passion while teaching English—discovering the power of creativity, connection, and education.
Pursuing Further Education: Pros & Cons
Weigh the real benefits and tradeoffs of grad school, MBAs, and more before making the leap.
When You Should (and Shouldn't) Go to Graduate School
A candid guide to evaluating whether grad school aligns with your goals, including factors to consider before making the leap.
Master's and PhD Applications: Getting Started
Master's Applications: Application Essays
Stanford Grad Essay - Enriching Learning Community
Detailed guide with examples on how to answer the Stanford grad application prompt "enriching the learning community"
Statement of Purpose Writing Guide & Examples
Learn what separates a good essay from a great one and deconstruct winning SoP essays written by admitted students.
2025 Knight Hennessy Scholars - Rec Template
Downloadable template to prepare your Knight Hennessy Scholars Recommenders - see associated PDF Guide for instructions!
2025 Knight Hennessy Scholars Resume Guide
A comprehensive guide to revamping your resume for the Knight Hennessy Scholars program.
2025 Knight Hennessy Scholars - How to Answer the Short Answer Questions
This insider guide reveals what KHS really wants beyond stated criteria, offering specific frameworks for the three critical short answer questions
Resume for Knight-Hennessy Scholarship Application
Resume of an admitted Knight-Hennessy scholar
2025 Knight Hennessy Scholars Recommender Guide
Comprehensive guide to preparing your recommenders for the Knight Hennessy Scholarship
Nailing the Personal Statement
This guide walks a client through the reasons behind a Personal Statement along with examples of each section & what should be included.
School Selection Strategy
Develop a robust strategy to select Master's programs to apply to.
Crafting a Resume That Wins Fletcher School Admissions
See the actual resume that got one student accepted into The Fletcher School at Tufts University.
Sample Harvard MPH Global Health: Statement of Purpose
Learn from a successful statement of purpose for the Harvard MPH in Global Health program and discover how to write a compelling personal essay.
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UIUC Statement of Purpose: Controls for Sustainable Energy
A mechanical engineering student's compelling statement of purpose for UIUC, detailing her passion for controls and sustainable energy research.
Deadline Ready: Final Steps for Your STEM Master’s Applications
Get insider guidance on how to finish your STEM Master’s applications strong with Leland Coach Fiona T., the former Director of Career Development at Berkeley, who has reviewed thousands of competitive STEM applications. Fiona will walk you through the final steps to ensure your materials are polished, cohesive, and aligned with what top programs are looking for. From last-minute statement edits to recommendation strategy, you’ll leave this session confident and deadline-ready.
