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Columbia & NYU Admit | Grad School Admissions Coach - Social Sciences
Studied at Columbia University
Works at Supervised Program for Alignment Research
This package is meticulously designed for ambitious international candidates seeking admission to U.S. Master’s programs. By partnering with an experienced coach, you’ll receive expert, end-to-end guidance through the complex U.S. admissions process—maximizing your chances of acceptance. Here’s a comprehensive overview of what this package includes: Initial Kickoff and Planning Session: Begin with a deep-dive session exploring your background, goals, academic record, international experiences, and potential recommenders. Together, you’ll co-create a tailored plan for your U.S. Master’s application journey. Program Selection: Work closely with your coach to identify U.S. Master’s programs that align with your profile, career aspirations, and personal preferences. Application Strategy: Clarify your unique strengths as an international applicant and develop a strategy to highlight them across every part of your application. Personal Statement Brainstorming, Advising & Editing: Craft a compelling statement of purpose that captures your motivations, cross-cultural experiences, and fit for U.S. programs—with detailed feedback at every stage. Supplemental Essays Advising & Editing: Get tailored support to adapt your essays to the specific prompts and expectations of each U.S. program. Activity Descriptions: Present extracurriculars, internships, awards, and leadership experiences in a way that resonates with U.S. admissions committees. Letters of Recommendation: Strategize on selecting the strongest recommenders—whether from your home country or abroad—and equip them with polished guidance for impactful letters. Complete Application Review: Receive a meticulous review of every component—statements, essays, resumes, activity lists, and recommendations—to ensure clarity, cohesion, and competitiveness. Interview Coaching: Build confidence for U.S. admissions interviews with mock sessions and tailored feedback (one per program). Final Review: Conduct a comprehensive polish of all materials to ensure they present a consistent, compelling story. Waitlist Strategy (if applicable): Gain expert support in building a targeted plan to strengthen your candidacy if placed on a waitlist. In short: You’re adding a world-class admissions coach to your team—someone who will check in regularly, provide candid and constructive feedback, and guide you through every step of the U.S. Master’s application process with clarity and confidence.
A clear application timeline and plan, to ensure you stay on track and hit each US school's Master's program application deadlines
Compelling personal statement that is differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful - catered to American adcom readers
Expertly articulated extracurriculars and activities in the Experiences section of your Master's program application
Strong recommender prep documents that you'll pass off to your recommenders to ensure they write world-class recommendations for you - including guidance customized to their cultural norms
A polished final application that you can feel proud of submitting and sharing with the admissions team
Confidence to ace admissions interviews through mock interviews and additional role plays for difficult-to-answer questions
Unique and interesting supplemental essays — tailored to each U.S. Master's program you decide to apply to
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
You are eligible to switch your coach any time during the first two weeks to ensure you have found the right fit for you. Comprehensive package services are limited to the schools and application round selected at the beginning of the engagement. Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Interviews
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
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Joined February 2025
5.0
Columbia & NYU Admit | Grad School Admissions Coach - Social Sciences
Welcome! When I was starting my undergraduate journey, a mentor encouraged me to take big risks, aim high, and make the most of every opportunity. That advice changed my life. Since then, I’ve built a strong network of mentors and peers who have pushed me to keep striving for more in my career and education. I was accepted into top master’s programs, including Columbia’s MA in Emergent Media Studies and NYU’s MA in Media, Culture, and Communication, so I understand what it takes to craft a compelling application. Now, I’m passionate about helping others do the same. Whether you’re applying to programs in Communication, Sociology, Media Studies, Anthropology, Political Science, Science and Technology Studies (STS), or related social sciences, I can guide you through every step—from refining your personal statement to interview prep and overall application strategy. Let’s work together to make your master’s program aspirations a reality!
20h+ of coaching