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Package Description:
This packing includes 5 live consultations, plus an additional 8-10 hours of asynchronous review and feedback on your materials and interview preparation. Meetings are structured as follows: 1. Exploring your "why." This initial session will provide review your candidacy profile, fellowships you are considering, and an assessment of your candidacy strengths, and discussion of next steps. 2. Once you've selected a fellowship, we will review the application process, specific components, discuss letters of recommendation, develop a work timeline for you and discuss how to approach writing. 3. Initial essay/personal statement feedback session. 4. Follow-up essay/personal statement feedback session. 5. Final steps, loose ends, and interview preparation. (For competitions that prohibit essay feedback, see reduced package option.)
What you'll get from this package
Understand how to approach a complex application process and develop a workplan that works for you!
Learn how to articulate your professional objectives and motivation for pursuing different opportunities.
Learn how to write a compelling essay (or short responses) that showcase your vision for yourself. This is not AI--this is all you!
Learn how to think on your feet in a high-stakes interview process.
Go deeper in understanding yourself, your aspirations, your strengths and your gift. Doing this work will help you get there!
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
This package involves a mix of live coaching (5 hrs) and asynchronous work (8-10hrs). Additional interview preparation sessions can be added separately.
This package is appropriate for clients interested in specific fellowship opportunities. If you're still exploring ideas, it's better to start with an initial consultation. If you are pursuing a fellowship that prohibits editorial feedback, please see my reduced package offering or schedule individual sessions. While I can't guarantee you will win, I will help you create your authentic and most competitive application. You will also learn a lot along the way for future application processes.
Services included:
Interview Prep
Research
Resume Review
Personal Statement
Application Strategy
Essays
Letters of Recommendation
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Offered by Lisa G.
Joined December 2025
Expert Fellowships Coach | 30+ Awards | Harvard & Dartmouth Alum
Welcome to my profile! With decades of experience in higher ed, I have successfully guided over 1000 students and recent graduates through the competitive landscape of prestigious scholarships and fellowships. I currently advise on 30+ nationally competitive fellowships, and have expertise helping candidates navigate the application process; develop compelling, authentic essays; and prepare for high stakes interviews. My academic background includes a PhD from Harvard University, a BA from Dartmouth College and a Fulbright research grant, which equips me with a deep understanding of the academic and experiential pathways that lead to success with fellowships applications. Whether you're aiming for a Rhodes, Fulbright, or any other prestigious award, I'm here to help you craft a standout application. Let's connect and strategize your path to success! (Please note: Students/alumni affiliated with the my current employer will work with me in that capacity only!)
$1,675
13h–15h of coaching