Isidora S.
5.0
Ivy League Neuroscience PhD at 26 | Over $1.5M in scholarships
Studied at Weill Cornell Medical College
Worked at Weill Cornell Medicine
Available tomorrow at 1:00 PM UTC
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Isidora's Coaching Offerings
Write a Powerful Personal Statement
Craft winning personal statements through expert coaching.
Starting at $3605h+ of coaching
Craft a Compelling Research Proposal
Expert help brainstorming, drafting, and editing your research proposal.
Starting at $5528h+ of coaching
Comprehensive PhD Application Package — Land Your Dream Program
Expert help on your PhD essays, recommendations, resume, and more
Starting at $2,20020h+ of coaching
Custom hourly
Get help with Financial Aid & Scholarships, Defense Preparation, and .
Isidora’s PhD Programs Qualifications
Coaches professionally
10+ people coached for PhD Programs
Isidora has helped clients get into these schools:
At 26 I got my PhD in neuroscience from Cornell Medical School. At 23, I started coaching, while also leading innovative research in neuropsychiatric diseases, securing substantial NIH funding and publishing in prestigious journals. My academic journey, with a BA in Biochemistry and Neuroscience from Smith College and PhD from Cornell Medical School, has equipped me with the expertise to guide others through the PhD application process. I've successfully coached 18 individuals, helping them achieve their academic and career aspirations. I also worked as a Casing Coach for the Tri-I Consulting Club, mentoring advanced degree students transitioning into consulting roles, leveraging my experience in both academia and industry. Let's collaborate to craft a winning strategy for your PhD journey and beyond. Reach out to start your path to success!
Isidora can help with:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Defense Preparation
Editing
Data Analysis
Interviews
Research
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Dissertation Proposal
Essays
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
Data Collection
About Isidora
At 16 I won my first $50,000 USD scholarship. By 27 I won $1.5 millions USD in scholarships for myself and people I coach. I have coached people into MBB jobs with 1% approval rates and Ivy League admissions. But those are numbers. I care about people first. Just in this last recruitment cycle I coached a student from Iraq to getting graduate admission in the US with no previous experience in the country, a medical student in Italy to get a consulting job offer in Vienna, and many other stories. I come from a third world country and as a first-generation college student I believe a path to a better world is through education. As such, it has always been my passion to help people from all around the globe get places. I speak 4 languages and love working across countries and cultures, let's work together. I am confident in getting you where you want to be.
Why do I coach?
I was born in a third world country to parents with no college degree and somehow ended up working in the financial district of Manhattan and having a Neuroscience PhD. M journey was paved with people who mentored me, coached me, believed in me and offered me their time in expertise. I believe in the power of education and unlocking opportunities, and now, I want to be the person that helps other fulfill their dreams. I believe there is no obstacle one can't overcome with a great mentor and hard work :)
Work Experience
PhD Scientist
Weill Cornell Medicine
August 2020 - May 2025
• Leading 3 independent primary research projects studying cellular changes in neuropsychiatric diseases. Pioneered a small molecule research project awarded a $250,000 (NIH R21) grant. • Authored a peer-reviewed publication reviewing the usage of cutting-edge stem cell technologies in neuroscience that garnered ~5,000 reads/year. • Collaborated with 4 colleagues on data analysis and writing of multiple publications to top-tier journals.
Casing Coach
Tri-I Consulting Club
January 2024 - January 2025
Tri-Institutional Consulting Club is the representative consulting club for all advanced degree students and post-doctoral researchers from three of the largest biomedical research institutions in New York City- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Weill Cornell Medicine and Rockefeller University, informally referred to as the "Tri-I." Our goal is to provide training, mentorship and networking opportunities to our 500+ members in their transition from academic scientists to consultants.
Consultant - Senior Consultant
Net Impact
September 2023 - October 2024
- Performed competitive analysis on global DEI landscape for a nonprofit client - Crafted and presented client deliverables
Consultant - Senior Consultant
PlanPrescriber Inc
June 2023 - August 2024
Covering biotech and retail industries. Consulting, Project Management and +1 skill
Outreach Clinician
Biotech XYZ
June 2023 - June 2024
Biotech XYZ is a NYC-based forum for those interested in learning about the biotech industry, and to provide the education, skills, and networking platform to excel as future leaders in biotech.
Isidora was also given offers to work at
McKinsey & Company
Boston Consulting Group
Education
Weill Cornell Medical College
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
2020 - 2025
Laboratory of Dr. Dilek Colak
Smith College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Biochemistry
2016 - 2020
Grade: Highest Honors B.A. in Biochemistry and Neuroscience
Isidora was also personally admitted to
Wellesley College
Harvard University
Johns Hopkins University
Mount Holyoke College
Baylor College of Medicine
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