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Description
Best for: applicants in the middle of an application cycle who want expert guidance across the key milestones. What's included: 1. Strategy — school/program selection, positioning, timeline, and recommender strategy 2. Essay review — deep-dive on your personal and research statements with detailed revision guidance 3. Polish & prep — final application review and/or interview preparation How it works: sessions are typically spaced 1–3 weeks apart to match your deadlines. Between sessions, I review your drafts asynchronously, so our live time goes to high-value discussion instead of reading.
What you'll get from this package
Tailored school and program selection strategy to align with your research interests and career goals.
Comprehensive essay review with detailed feedback to enhance personal and research statements.
Final application polish ensuring clarity, cohesion, and readiness for submission.
Strategic recommender guidance to secure impactful letters of recommendation.
Personalized interview preparation to confidently articulate your research and fit for the program.
Asynchronous draft reviews to maximize the value of live sessions and focus on strategic discussions.
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Services included:
Interviews
Research
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
Editing
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Stanford PhD & Columbia Postdoc | Expert PhD Mentor
With a PhD from Stanford University focused on renewable energy and a postdoctoral research position at Columbia University, I bring a wealth of experience in academia and research to my coaching. Prior to these roles, I earned my MS at Stanford University and BS at Cornell University in environmental engineering. I have successfully mentored students through the PhD application process, research skills, and academic milestones, leveraging my extensive experience studying and working at top universities. If you're looking to navigate the PhD journey with expert guidance, feel free to reach out!
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