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Description
Your story matters -- not only in how it made you the person you are today, but who you want to become tomorrow. Through "Perfecting Your Personal Narrative," we'll work together to craft a personal statement that not only stands out, but also authentically represents who you are and what you aspire to achieve. In this plan, we'll work together to develop a compelling application strategy that highlights your unique story and aligns with the values of the scholarships or fellowships you're targeting. Here's how we'll do it: 1. **Application Strategy Development**: We'll start by understanding your goals, experiences, and the impact you wish to make. Together, we'll craft a strategic plan that positions you as a standout candidate. 2. **Essay Crafting and Editing**: Your essays are the heart of your application. I'll guide you through the process of brainstorming, drafting, and refining your essays to ensure they are clear, compelling, and reflective of your authentic voice. We'll focus on creating narratives that resonate with selection committees and showcase your potential for leadership and impact. 3. **Personalized Feedback and Revisions**: Throughout our sessions, I'll provide detailed feedback and editing support to polish your essays and application materials. We'll iterate until every word contributes to a cohesive and powerful narrative. My approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs, ensuring that your application not only meets the criteria but also tells a story that is uniquely yours. With my experience in both the academic and professional realms, I understand what it takes to succeed in competitive environments and am committed to helping you achieve your dreams. Let's work together to perfect your personal narrative and open the door to the opportunities that await you. Your journey to a prestigious scholarship or fellowship starts here.
What you'll get from this package
A 750-word personal statement that can be tailored to meet competitive fellowship program requirements
Tailored narrative outlines to help you adapt your personal statement to different formats -- from short-form responses to interviews
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Offered by Katie D.
Joined January 2026
Knight-Hennessy Scholar | Stanford MBA & Princeton MPA
Hey there! My name is Katie. I'm a policy and investing geek who grew up in Tennessee, and got the life-changing chance to attend the University of Virginia (Wahoowa!) as a Jefferson Scholar. I was obsessed with figuring out ways to use policy to make sure the opportunities I had growing up were accessible to everyone, no matter where they grew up. That led to an interdisciplinary degree and thesis focused on affordable housing. Despite (though I'd argue, because of) my liberal arts background, I wound up in finance after graduation. I spent five years building and leading a political risk research team, where we helped investors figure out how the government's actions would come to define economic growth -- from tax reform and COVID relief, to historic infrastructure investment and nascent tech regulation. That experience showed me how profoundly markets shape life outcomes for ordinary people, and the role government can play in making them better. I decided to find MPA/MBA programs that prioritized both my commitment to public service and belief that leaders should be able to solve problems from multiple perspectives. I took the leap and applied to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program at Stanford GSB and Princeton SPIA. Now having come out the other side of school, I can say without hesitation that my life has profoundly changed because of the educational opportunities I received -- not just because of what I learned, but especially because of the mentorship I received through these programs. I didn't start with exposure to major scholarships, finance jobs, or getting into public policy. What I did have that made all the difference: people who were invested in helping me understand how I could dream bigger, achieve goals I didn't once believe possible, and find ways to help others do the same. That's why coaching is so important to me. I am the product of the belief and support of so many mentors over the course of my life, and it's a joy to find ways to use what I know to support others in achieving their next dream. I'm excited to learn about yours!
$1,450
6h–10h of coaching