I coach because I remember how confused I felt every time I had to apply for something new. My parents didn't attend college in the United States, and I'm the oldest child, so I had no clue how to strategize my college applications -- at first, I thought I had to paint myself as some super-genius instead of just thinking more deeply about my story. Then, I applied to consulting jobs a couple years into university. Once again, I was lost -- I had no business school background and didn't even know what EBITDA was at the beginning. Most recently, I applied to law school despite having no family members and few friends in the field. In each of these processes, I was lucky enough to know or meet just a couple people who gave me critical advice and guided me in the right direction. Now that I've been through a few application processes and helped others do the same, I feel I'm able to see the consistent characteristics that make a good resume, essay, and interview across many fields. I hope I can share these insights with more people and make the application process a more clarifying experience for my clients.