End-to-End Harvard Kennedy School Package

End-to-End Harvard Kennedy School Package

Offered by Karla M.

5.0

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*10 years coaching experience* | 6 master's admissions w/ $1mm in funding!

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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 ◉ Analytical / quantitative resume : You’ll receive my custom quantitative 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 will you take away 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


How will this coaching take place?

This package will be 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 with this package:

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Editing

Recommendations

Application Strategy

Interviews

Essays

Resume

Waitlist Strategy


Additional details

Standard Refund Policy
6 months to use after purchase

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Karla M.

Offered by Karla M.

Joined August 2022

5.0

*10 years coaching experience* | 6 master's admissions w/ $1mm in funding!

Top-rated graduate-school admissions coach with experience at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Admissions Office, elite Ivy Advisors consultancy, and Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Career program. I am a good fit for dual / concurrent degree, underrepresented / BIPOC, and international applicants. In my 10 years of coaching, some big wins include helping an individual from Malaysia secure admission to HKS and assisting another candidate with a 3.2 GPA and 145 (Quant) / 158 (Verbal) secure admission to a top 5 MBA with 60% funding. My coaching approach is guided by extensive admissions committee work and the fact that I went through this process myself. I was personally accepted to 5 top MBA programs and the Harvard Kennedy School with over $1 million in scholarship offers. During my time at HKS, I collaborated extensively with the head of the Admissions Office on revamping the AdCom process. I also hosted a 3-part admissions series attended by over 500 applicants on topics such as "The Classroom Experience in a Tri-Sector (private, public, and nonprofit) Environment" and "Navigating HKS as an Underrepresented Minority." Perhaps my biggest achievement in the Admissions Office is founding the Essay Buddy Review Program, pairing 100 current students with prospective applicants and *doubling* the number of Black and Latinx admits after 10 yrs. of stagnation. I am especially helpful to: ◉ candidates who are overwhelmed by the sheer number of essays in applications and want to strategically use each one to showcase a different strength ◉ international applicants looking for guidance on the U.S. program nuances ◉ joint / concurrent degree applicants ◉ candidates seeking scholarship funding ◉ applicants from the private sector who want to demonstrate seriousness for a public policy degree ◉ waitlisted or rejected applicants who want to make a compelling case for their candidacy through informal channels

Coaches professionally

10+ people coached for Master’s Programs

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

$6,000

30h–40h of coaching