Catalina Chernavvsky Sequeira

Yale Grad & PhD Candidate | College Essay Specialist

Studied at Yale University

Worked at The University of Texas at Austin

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Catalina's Offerings

Custom hourly · $70/hr

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Catalina’s College Qualifications

Seasoned academic with over a decade of experience writing applications from undergraduate, graduate, fellowship, and grant applications. With a rich academic background from Yale University and the Courtauld Institute of Art, I am currently pursuing a PhD in Art History at the University of Texas at Austin. My diverse experience includes roles at prestigious institutions such as MoMA and the Blanton Museum of Art, where I honed my skills in research and curation. I have assisted several individuals with their college essay writing and graduate school essays, helping them navigate the college admissions process with tailored strategies that highlight their unique strengths. Several of them have gone on to attend Ivy League universities and top graduate school programs. I am an excellent copy editor and can also help workshop content for essays, from initial brainstorming sessions to final polishing. Whether you're looking to craft compelling essays or need guidance on selecting the right schools, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's connect and make your college dreams a reality!

Catalina can help with:

Editing

Essays

General Exploration

Secondary Review

Supplementary Materials

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Why do I coach?

I come from an immigrant family where navigating the college application process was new not just for me, but also for those who supported me. I understand what it's like to need extra guidance on such an intricate and unusual system. At my high school, I was trained much more to write research papers and less about myself or about writing creatively. Having been through several application cycles now from undergrad to Master's to PhD, I have a deep understanding of how to highlight your exceptionalism while still coming of genuine.