Kenneth T.
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Elite Grad School Admissions Coach, USC, Stanford & UChicago expertise
Studied at University of Southern California
Works at USC Marshall School of Business
Available Monday at 4:00 PM UTC
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Kenneth's Coaching Offerings
Comprehensive Master's Application Package — Land Your Dream Program
End-to-end support for your Master’s program applications
Starting at $7,50020h+ of coaching
Craft Powerful Admissions Essays
Craft winning Master's essays through brainstorming, drafting, and editing
Starting at $3085h+ of coaching
Nail the Admissions Interview
Practice realistic mock Master's interviews with a trained expert
Starting at $1893h+ of coaching
Custom hourly · $65/hr
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Kenneth’s Master’s Programs Qualifications
Coaches professionally
With years of experience supporting graduate students across top institutions, I specialize in guiding applicants through the Master’s and PhD admissions process with strategy, insight, and heart. I earned my undergraduate degree from UCLA and a Master’s in Higher Education from USC, and I've since worked with some of the nation’s most competitive programs—including Stanford’s PhD in Biosciences, the University of Chicago’s PhD in Biophysical Sciences, and USC Marshall’s Master’s in Finance and Marketing. Whether you're applying to business, science, or interdisciplinary programs, I bring deep insider knowledge, a sharp understanding of what makes applications stand out, and a passion for helping each student find the right fit and tell their unique story.
Kenneth can help with:
Editing
Interviews
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
About Kenneth
I’m a higher education professional with a decade of extensive experience in student services, leadership development, and admissions support across top-tier universities and graduate programs. I earned my B.A. from UCLA and my M.Ed. from USC. I’ve worked inside some of the nation’s most selective programs, including the Biophysical Sciences Ph.D. Program at the University of Chicago, the Biosciences Ph.D. Program at Stanford School of Medicine, and the M.S. in Marketing and M.S. in Finance programs at USC Marshall School of Business. This insider perspective allows me to understand exactly how highly competitive programs evaluate applicants. Over the years, I’ve helped close friends and acquaintances navigate complex admissions processes, craft compelling personal statements, and present a cohesive, authentic narrative. My coaching combines strategic positioning with hands-on support from brainstorming and editing essays to interview preparation to maximize your chances of admission and funding. Whether you’re applying to master's programs or PhD programs, I’m passionate about equipping you with the strategy, tools, and confidence to stand out and succeed in giving you the best chance to get admitted into your dream programs.
Why do I coach?
As the son of Vietnamese war refugees and as a first-generation student, I had trouble navigating the higher education and undergraduate and graduate school admissions process when I initially applied to undergraduate and graduate school programs, but benefited from friends and mentors who had been through the process before. This guidance helped me transfer from community college to UCLA, the number 1 public school in the country. Additionally, I was able to obtain my master's in postsecondary administration and student affairs from USC and had the privilege of working for two Ivy plus schools at the Stanford School of Medicine, UChicago School of Medicine, as well as an elite business school at the USC Marshall School of Business. Despite my humble beginnings as the son of war refugees and starting off my academic journey at a community college, I was able to succeed through work ethic and pivotal mentorship. I would love to coach other like-minded and ambitious individuals who aspire to go to graduate school and help them obtain social mobility, increased wealth prospects, and increased career outcomes as a result of their graduate education.
Work Experience
Associate Director
USC Marshall School of Business
December 2021 - Present
Interviewer
Interviewed 150 students as it pertains to the PDP admissions cycle for the class of 2023. Completed data entry projects in regards to the coursework tracking of current students in the 2022 program. Updated google sheets via data entry on relevant data according to GPA and faculty decisions. Utilized SIS database to update deadline certifications for prospective applicants. Proctored exams and managed student workers on various project deadlines.
Student Affairs Administrator
UChicago Medicine
September 2022 - October 2024
Admissions Committee
-Lead efforts as it pertains to the program in the recruitment of incoming PhD students. -Managed and coordinated logistics as it relates to recruitment contacting various vendors and served as the primary contact and manager for events. -Created interview grid on Microsoft excel as it pertains to coordinating faculty availability and applicant availability and scheduled the interview meetings between prospective students and faculty as it pertains to their research interests. -Directed the seminars for guest speakers and ushered them in meeting various faculty, students, and staff. -Streamlined various program data as it pertains to students into concise excel sheet reports. -Spearheaded events as a project manager managing a plethora of program responsibilities as it pertains to logistics as well as financial data and fiscal matters. -Reimbursed student expenses utilizing the UChicago ServiceNow data entry system. -Created 100 student visit agendas, itineraries, and schedules for our recruitment weekend.
Admissions Coordinator
USC Marshall School of Business
August 2020 - November 2021
Interviewer
Participated in the admissions committee and interviewed prospective applicants regarding their fit for the program and gave recommendations and decision results based on the interviews. Managed the MS in Marketing Program email and respond to various inquiries regarding program requirements, curriculum, test scores, and specific questions and concerns. Assisted the Associate Director in information sessions regarding program requirements and curriculum. Well versed in using the WebAdMIT software system regarding admission logistics and applicant profiles.
Data Entry
El Camino College
December 2019 - July 2020
Utilized Microsoft Excel and Ellucian Colleague software system to input data regarding transfer equivalency evaluation and transfer course equivalencies for students and various community college institutions. Embraced a leadership role in training new hires in the Colleague Software system regarding data entry input along with the specific terms and acronyms required for successful project completion. Facilitated in streamlining the on-boarding process of new hire employees and team members regarding office culture, work hours, management hierarchy, and performance expectations.
Admissions Assistant For School of Medicine/Office of Graduate Education
Stanford University School of Medicine
November 2018 - March 2019
Admissions Committee
Assisted with application processing/screening using CollegeNET to review transcripts for legibility, and application completion for Ph.D. applicants to the Biosciences programs. Managed the Stanford Biosciences Ph.D. Admissions email, actively emailed applicants regarding completion status of their applications, along with responding to concerns and questions. Uploaded various transcripts, letter of recommendations, and application updates to the CollegeNET ADMIT system. Maintained and handled the incoming snail mail, along with filing them away in confidential archives. Aided in interview logistics for the invited prospective applicants for the various departmental Ph.D. programs. Completed HIPAA compliance training regarding national privacy standards to protect individuals’ medical records and other personal health information along with the appropriate safeguards to protect the privacy of personal health information.
District Office Intern
U.S. House of Representatives
August 2017 - December 2017
Primary Liaison between the Congressman, Federal Agencies, and Constituents. Actively assisted the legislative staff by using complex programs like IQ (Intranet Quorum) to catalog, summarize, and record constituent opinions, statements, along with faxes, mail scans, and recording phone calls. Summarized and clarified U.S. Post Office Reports for the Congressman. Assisted the Congressman at official events such as the Veterans Town Hall, and Service Academy Interviews for potential cadets at the various Military Academies across the United States.
Education
University of Southern California
Master's degree, -Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs
2020 - 2021
Activities and societies: Graduate Assistant in the Specialized Masters Program at the USC Marshall School of Business. Graduated with a 4.0 GPA as a full time student during a global pandemic.
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Bachelor of Arts - BA, History
2015 - 2018
Activities and societies: Bruin Democrats, Fall Quarter 2017 Dean's Honors List Recipient, Vietnamese Student Union, UCLA Pre-Law Society
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