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Write a Powerful Personal Statement

Write a Powerful Personal Statement

Offered by Andrew N.

PhD Admissions Coach | UChicago Alumnus

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Admissions Committee at University of Chicago

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Worked at Bain & Company

Description

This package is designed for aspiring PhD candidates who want to craft a compelling and standout personal statement, maximizing their chances of acceptance. This package includes the following, but feel free to adapt based on your unique situation and goals: - Initial kickoff and planning session: Begin with an in-depth session to discuss your academic background, research interests, and goals. Your coach will help you create a roadmap for writing a standout personal statement. - Personal statement brainstorming: Work closely with your coach to uncover key themes, experiences, and research passions. Together, you'll identify what makes your candidacy unique and how to showcase it effectively. - Personal statement drafting: Collaborate with your coach to draft a strong and authentic personal statement, focusing on effectively aligning your narrative with the priorities of your target programs. - Personal statement editing: Refine your personal statement through multiple rounds of feedback from your coach. They will help you polish the structure, tone, and content to ensure it resonates with admissions committees. - Final review: Your coach will complete a thorough review of your personal statement, ensuring it is submission-ready and highlights your academic potential. To summarize, this package pairs you with a world-class coach who will guide you through every step of creating a standout personal statement. They will provide honest and constructive feedback, helping to ensure your personal statement reflects your strengths, motivations, and aspirations.


What you'll get from this package

A compelling personal statement that is differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful

An outline and several drafts of your personal statement, refined through multiple rounds of feedback and edits

A polished final personal statement that you can feel proud of submitting and sharing with the admissions team


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

Refund Policy

Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).

Services included:

Essays

Editing


Andrew N.

Offered by Andrew N.

Joined September 2024

PhD Admissions Coach | UChicago Alumnus

Welcome to my profile! With a strong academic foundation from the University of Chicago and an MBA from Berkeley Haas, I bring a unique blend of scientific and strategic expertise to my coaching. My experience spans from co-founding a genomics ML startup to consulting at Bain & Company, where I honed my skills in healthcare and life sciences. As a former member of the admissions committee at both the University of Chicago and Berkeley Haas, I have firsthand insight into what top programs seek in PhD candidates. I am passionate about helping aspiring PhD students craft compelling applications that highlight their unique strengths and research potential. Let's work together to make your academic dreams a reality!

Starting at $750

5h+ of coaching

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