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Applying to the Harvard Kennedy School requires more than strong experience. You need to present a clear, credible case for how your background connects to a defined path in public service and policy. Many applicants struggle to do this well. Their goals feel broad, their narrative lacks focus, or their application materials do not consistently reinforce the same story. Strong candidates are often overlooked because their application does not clearly communicate who they are and where they are going. I am a current Harvard Kennedy School student, and I work with applicants to build applications that are clear, focused, and compelling. At the core of this process is storytelling: making sense of your experiences, identifying what drives your goals, and translating that into a positioning that resonates with HKS. We approach your application as a strategy problem. We define your positioning early and apply it consistently across every part of the application, from essays to resume to interviews. 📍 We will cover: narrative development and positioning; HKS-specific essay strategy and editing; resume and activities; recommendation strategy; interview preparation; and scholarship considerations. ✅ By the end, you will have a cohesive application, polished materials, and a clear, confident way to articulate your goals.
📝 A structured narrative packet that clarifies your story and positioning for HKS
đź§ A defined HKS application strategy aligned with program expectations
🎤 A dedicated storytelling session to learn how to clearly pitch your story for applications and for future networking and career conversations
✍️ Fully developed, differentiated essays tailored to HKS
đź“„ A polished resume aligned with your positioning
🤝 Recommender outreach strategy and template tailored to HKS
đź’° A tailored HKS scholarship strategy
🔍 A full application review to ensure consistency and alignment
âś… A polished, cohesive HKS application ready for submission
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
I take a structured, high-touch approach to the application process. We start by defining your positioning early, making sense of your experiences and identifying how they connect to a clear direction in policy. From there, we build a cohesive narrative and apply it consistently across every part of your application. I will push you to be specific in how you articulate your goals, choices, and impact. The goal is not just strong materials, but a clear and credible story that holds up across essays, interviews, and conversations beyond the application process. I am warm, direct, and highly engaged throughout the process. I tailor our work to your timeline and needs, and I am available between sessions for draft feedback and quick questions.
You can expect responses from me within 24 hours and edits within 48.
Services included:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
General Exploration
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Joined July 2025
5.0
Harvard & MIT master’s admissions | MPP-MBA | Policy & other master’s
As a Harvard and MIT admit, I’ve seen that applicants who get in aren’t always the most “impressive” on paper. They’re the ones who can make sense of their experiences and connect them to a clear direction. I help applicants do exactly that across school and networking strategy, essays, resumes, and interviews. I specialize in the Harvard Kennedy School, mid-career policy applicants, and MPP-MBA applicants. I also work with applicants across a wide range of other Harvard and MIT master’s programs, including the Master’s in Real Estate, the Master’s in Design Engineering, and others. I believe access to these opportunities should not come down to having the “right” background, but to how you make sense of the experiences you already have. If you are looking to tell a story that feels both authentic and distinct, I would love to help you on your journey.
8h–15h of coaching