
Abigail Hagan
5.0
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STEM PhD Application Expert: 50+ students into top programs: Ivy, UCs, etcs
12,830 min coached
327 followers
Supercoach
Studied at Harvard Business School
Works at PwC
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Abigail's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $149/hr
Get help with Letters of Recommendation, Essays, and .
Abigail’s PhD Programs Qualifications
Coaches professionally
10+ people coached for PhD Programs
Abigail has helped clients get into these schools:
I'm Abby, an expert PhD coach, specializing in STEM applications and programs including: Engineering, Math, Computer Science, Psychology, Natural Sciences and more. I have had success with over 50 applicants landing at top schools such as: Stanford, Harvard, Berkley, UMD, UCLA, Columbia, and more. I combine this insider knowledge with my extensive experience in both academia and industry to help applicants craft compelling narratives, highlight their strengths, and position themselves strategically for success. Whether you’re refining your statement of purpose, shaping your research direction, or preparing for interviews, I’ll guide you through every step with personalized, results-driven support.
Abigail can help with:
Letters of Recommendation
Essays
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Resume
Interviews
Editing
Research
School Selection
Abigail also coaches for MBA, College, Master’s Programs, Career Coaching, and Break Into AI Careers. View all.
About Abigail
I’ve coached 100+ clients into top STEM PhD, Masters, and Undergraduate programs: All program types, MD/PhD, Dual-Degree, MD, MBA, regular PhD, and Masters. With 5+ years of experience in coaching and the education market, you are sure to get expert opinions. Programs include: Harvard, Stanford, Yale, Columbia, USC, Small-Liberal Arts, UCs (Berkley, LA, Davis etc) and many more amazing institutions. I support early-career professionals landing roles at leading firms such as Amazon, BCG, Capital One, Morgan Stanley, and fast-growing startups. I’ve also guided students into top PhD and master’s programs across a wide range of fields. For high school and undergraduate students, I provide hands-on guidance with FAFSA, scholarship applications, class planning, and admissions strategy. Many of my students have won full-ride scholarships, earned admission to top universities, and positioned themselves for long-term academic and financial success. My background includes admission to Harvard Business School’s 2+2 Deferred MBA Program, Columbia Business School’s Deferred Enrollment Program, and Yale’s Silver Scholars Program. I graduated with honors in Economics and Psychology, scored a 331 on the GRE, and now work on PwC’s AI Strategy team under the Chief AI Officer. Whether you’re preparing for business school, building your early career, or planning the best college experience, I’ll help you craft a clear, compelling narrative—and move forward with confidence.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know how overwhelming and opaque the admissions and career process can feel, whether you’re applying to PhD Programs, college, MBA programs, or navigating your first job search. When I was applying to college and business school, I didn’t know anyone in my personal network who had gone through the process before. What made the difference for me was the mentorship I received from people who believed in me, helped me find my voice, and pushed me to aim higher. I wouldn’t be where I am today without their guidance. Coaching is my way of paying it forward. I’ve been in your shoes: second-guessing my story, revising my essays for the tenth time, stressing about scholarships, or wondering how to make my resume stand out. I coach to demystify the process and help students and professionals tell their stories with clarity and confidence.
Work Experience

AI Strategist
PwC
January 2025 - Present
Abigail was also given offers to work at

Bank of America

Capital One

Kaiser Permanente

VNS Health

KPMG
Education

Harvard Business School
2+2 Program | Matriculation TBD
2025

Hamilton College
Bachelor's degree, Economics / Psychology
2021 - 2024
Activities and societies: Student Assembly, Hamilton College Health Committee, QSR Role, Resident Advisor
32 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Value
5.0
Responsiveness
4.9
Supportiveness
5.0
Abigail has helped clients get into these schools:

