Erica Fedor
5.0
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Top Grad School Admits | Ph.D. from UNC | Let’s Transform Your App!
Studied at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Admissions Committee at Wake Forest University
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Erica's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $200/hr
Get help with Essays, Secondary Review, and .
Erica’s Master’s Programs Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Erica has helped clients get into these schools:
Getting into a top master's program isn't just about your credentials. It's about showing a clear sense of direction—who you are, what you want to do, and why this graduate program is the right place to do it. Your personal statement and application essays are your chance to make that case compellingly. And frankly, the stakes couldn't be higher. I'm Dr. Erica, an admissions coach, Fulbright Scholar, and publisher author with Manchester University Press. I obtained my Ph.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill, where I held the university's most prestigious doctoral fellowship. I work with master's program applicants at every stage—from brainstorming and drafting to final polish. My clients have earned admission to highly prestigious programs, including the University of Chicago, the London School of Economics, Wake Forest University, and Duke. I help with: • Personal statements • Statements of purpose • Application essays • CVs/resumes Whether you're staring at a blank page or refining a near-final draft, I'll help you translate your experiences—across academics, professional work, research, and leadership—into a clear, compelling narrative that helps you stand out.
Erica can help with:
Essays
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Financial Aid & Scholarships
General Exploration
Resume
Editing
Waitlist Strategy
Erica also coaches for Medical School, College, Prestigious Scholarships & Fellowships, and Law School. View all.
About Erica
Strong writing can open doors, win awards, and transform lives. As your coach, these are exactly the results I'm working toward for you. I'm Dr. Erica, an admissions coach, Fulbright Scholar, and published author with a Ph.D. from UNC–Chapel Hill. I've guided hundreds of students through the process of applying to college, medical school, law school, graduate school, and prestigious scholarships and fellowships. What sets me apart: I've been on both sides of the process. As a member of Wake Forest University's Fulbright Campus Committee, I interview and evaluate candidates, giving me firsthand knowledge of what moves a selection committee. Recent client successes: • $1.5M+ in scholarships and awards won, including Fulbright awards, full-ride QuestBridge scholarships, and the Paul & Daisy Soros Scholarship for New Americans • Medical schools: Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, WashU, Duke, Vanderbilt, Wake Forest • Law schools: University of Michigan, Duke, UNC-Chapel Hill, George Washington, Pepperdine • Undergraduate institutions: Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Princeton, Cornell, Columbia, University of Chicago, Georgetown, Northwestern • Graduate schools: University of Chicago, London School of Economics, Wake Forest, Duke My approach is tailored to every client and built around your unique voice, vision, goals, and timeline. Whether you're just getting started or refining a final draft, I bring clarity, structure, and purpose to every stage of the application process. I offer a free 15-minute introductory call—let's talk about where you are, where you want to go, and how I can help you get there!
Why do I coach?
My mentors’ guidance helped me access transformative opportunities, including receiving UNC's most prestigious doctoral fellowship, teaching English abroad as a Fulbright Scholar in the Czech Republic, and obtaining a Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship sponsored by the U.S. State Department. Those experiences inspire the coaching I provide today. In a world full of part-time editors and generalist advisors, I strive to bring strategic, high-impact guidance grounded in academic excellence and real-world experience.
Work Experience
Essay Coach
College Essay Guy
May 2022 - Present
• Coach students across the U.S. on standout application essays and supplements • Work in both the undergraduate and graduate school divisions, supporting applicants to college, medical school, law school, and other advanced programs • Collaborate with a nationally recognized team of experienced advisors • Provide expert feedback on personal statements, UC PIQs, supplemental essays, and secondaries • Help students develop authentic, compelling narratives tailored to each school’s values and prompts
Committee Member
Wake Forest University
October 2021 - Present
Admissions Committee
• Interviewed candidates applying for Fulbright Fellowships (research and teaching) • Provided written feedback and one-on-one guidance to help applicants strengthen their materials • Prepared detailed, holistic evaluations for the Fulbright National Screening Committee and in-country selection panels
Writing Consultant
Wyzant
March 2020 - Present
• Help high school, college, and graduate applicants craft personal statements and supplemental essays for college, med school, law school, and graduate programs • Provide strategic guidance through all stages: brainstorming, outlining, editing, and final review • Support clients with applications to Common App, UC PIQs, AMCAS, TMDSAS, AACOMAS, and more • Students accepted to top institutions including Harvard, Yale, Cornell, University of Chicago, UCLA, and Amherst • Known for a personalized, structured, and encouraging coaching style
Adjunct Professor
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
July 2022 - June 2024
• Mentored conservatory and undergraduate students, providing guidance on academic performance, creative projects, and graduate/fellowship applications • Co-redesigned first-year music theory sequence to center performance-based learning, integrating applied analysis, improvisation, and aural skills • Developed and taught courses including Intro to World Music and Music Literature and Analysis, encouraging exploration of music from historical and global perspectives • Delivered engaging lessons through lectures, group discussions, hands-on activities, and multimedia resources
Adjunct Professor
University of North Carolinaat Chapel Hill
August 2019 - December 2021
• Taught interdisciplinary courses such as Music & Politics, connecting music to social and political contexts • Developed curriculum and learning objectives for undergraduate courses serving both Music majors and non-majors • Delivered dynamic lessons employing lectures, audiovisual media, and interactive discussions to promote critical thinking and student engagement
English Teaching Assistant
Fulbright Association
August 2015 - July 2016
• Instructed 350 students age 11-19 in classes focused on English language and American culture • Designed and established a weekly English conversation class for Czech students of varying ages and English-speaking abilities • Promoted awareness of international exchange and education initiatives among students and faculty
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Music
2016 - 2021
• Royster Society of Fellows • Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship • Dissertation: "Sounding Statecraft: U.S. Cultural Diplomacy Programs in the Twenty-First Century" (advised by Mark Katz)
Florida State University
Master of Music (M.M.), Ethnomusicology
2013 - 2015
• Carol P. and Richard F. Krebs World Music Scholarship • Carol Krebs Research Fellow Award
Wake Forest University
Bachelor's Degree, English & Music
2009 - 2013
• Graduated magna cum laude with honors in both majors • Emily Crandall Shaw Scholarship in Liberal Arts • Louise Cochrane Boteler Prize for the Pursuit of Excellence in Music • Music History Prize
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Overall Rating
5.0
Erica has helped clients get into these schools: