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Package Description:
The Harvard Kennedy School application is notorious for being a doozy; many more essays are required compared to other programs (e.g., MBAs) and there is even a unique quantitative resume requirement. Drawing from my time at the HKS Admissions Office, my approach is tailored to meet your individual needs and goals. We'll work with you to identify your strengths and weaknesses, and develop a personalized plan to help you showcase your unique talents and achievements. Here is what this package includes: ◉ Initial Consultation and Assessment: Live kickoff session to understand your profile, career goals, and aspirations. We will discuss potential thematic topics and stories for your application narrative ◉ Resume/CV : You’ll receive my custom CV/resume template along with guidance on how to showcase your professional and personal achievements. This package includes two reviews and edits, and I guarantee a 24-hour turnaround time ◉ Letters of Recommendation: I will help you select the best recommenders and provide a recommender prep doc. I will edit your prep document before you send it to your recommenders, and I can connect with them to provide any tips. I also guarantee a 24-hour turnaround time ◉ Essays: Includes unlimited async reviews of essays and 2-3 live sessions to go over edits, if needed. The number of revisions necessary is highly dependent on the individual candidate. I guarantee a 24-hour turnaround time for essay reviews ◉ Secondary review by a colleague who is also a professional MBA coach / typewriter ◉ Final Review: I will meticulously review and perform final edits on all your application materials, ensuring they are error-free and cohesive. I guarantee a 24-hour turnaround time for the final review. Interview Preparation (if applicable) — You will receive an interview preparation guide, complete with commonly asked questions and tailored strategies. We will conduct two mock interviews (that are recorded), followed by detailed, written feedback. I guarantee a 24-hour turnaround time for mock interview feedback ◉ Waitlist Strategy (if applicable) — If you're waitlisted, I will guide you through creating a targeted action plan to improve your chances of admission. As part of the secondary review, I will ensure the quality and consistency of your application materials, making any necessary adjustments. I guarantee a 24-hour turnaround time for waitlist strategy guidance Throughout our collaboration, you can expect regular check-ins, timely responses to your questions, and unwavering support as we navigate the MBA application process together
What you'll get from this package
A clear understanding of HKS program that is the best fit for you based on your profile, academic background, preferences, and career goals
A polished resume that showcases your achievements
A strong analytical / quantitative resume that shows you are prepared for the analytical rigor of the program
Strong recommendation letters that are complementary to one another and come from recommenders who know you well
Compelling essays that are unique, well-developed, and demonstrate your fit for a given program
Thoroughly reviewed application materials
Secondary review of all materials by another professional MBA coach and/or copy editor
(If applicable) A targeted action plan to improve your chances of getting off the waitlist
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
My coaching style is focused on building a strong rapport with applicants because I recognize how critical the HKS application process is for them. I aim to establish a friendly and collaborative relationship with my clients, which allows us to work together effectively towards achieving their goals. When it comes to editing, I am prompt and efficient. Typically, I take no more than a few hours to return the edited work to my clients. My general rule is that I will have the edits back within 24 hours, ensuring that there are no delays in the application process. I also make myself available via text and other informal channels, such as email or phone, to ensure clear and prompt communication, which helps us to work more efficiently together.
Services included:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Interviews
Waitlist Strategy
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
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Joined August 2022
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*10 yrs experience* | 100+ master admissions | Leland Top Coach ('23 & '24)
With over a decade of experience, I’ve helped candidates gain admission to the world’s most competitive master’s programs in the U.S. and Europe—including MIT, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, and the Harvard Kennedy School. My work spans a wide range of programs including engineering, finance, public policy, economics, data science, and more. Qualifications include: ◉ 100+ successful master’s admits across MPP, MPA, MFin, MEng, MSc, and interdisciplinary programs ◉ Tens of millions in scholarships and fellowships secured for graduate school candidates ◉ Leland Top Coach in both 2023 and 2024 (since rankings began), with reviews highlighting high-touch, strategic support ◉ Formal admissions experience at the Harvard Kennedy School, including collaboration with the head of Admissions to revamp evaluation processes and coordinate knowledge-sharing with M7 MBA programs (e.g., HBS, Wharton, Booth) to align HKS selection criteria with leading graduate admissions standards I’m especially helpful to: ◉ International applicants navigating U.S. and UK graduate admissions ◉ Engineering, finance, and data science applicants needing help translating technical experience into accessible, compelling narratives ◉ Scholarship-seeking candidates applying to fully or partially funded programs ◉ Joint/concurrent degree applicants balancing cross-disciplinary positioning (e.g., MPP/MBA, JD/MPP) ◉ Applicants with modest GPAs or test scores who need to reframe their academic potential ◉ First-gen, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC applicants seeking culturally informed guidance ◉ Applicants overwhelmed by multiple essays who need help creating a cohesive and differentiated story ◉ Reapplicants or waitlisted candidates looking to re-engage through informal channels
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25h–45h of coaching