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This package is for PhD applicants who’ve been waitlisted and want to take proactive steps to increase their chances of admission. You’ll work one-on-one with an experienced coach to understand your position, craft thoughtful communications, and identify opportunities to strengthen your candidacy while staying top-of-mind with faculty and admissions committees. You’ll receive strategic support and messaging tailored to your academic and research goals—so you’re not just waiting, but actively positioning yourself for success. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Waitlist Assessment: Review your submitted application and any available feedback to assess potential areas for improvement. - Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI): Draft thoughtful, professional updates that communicate new accomplishments and sustained interest. - Profile Enhancement: Highlight meaningful developments in your academic, research, or professional journey since submission. - Faculty Communication: Receive guidance on how (and when) to reach out to faculty or programs while on the waitlist. - Decision Support: Navigate school-specific next steps, optional updates, or offers from other programs with clarity and confidence.
Waitlist Assessment: Your application materials will be expertly reviewed to identify areas for improvement.
Targeted and Actionable Plan: Your coach will work with you to create a targeted plan for next steps.
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
Application Strategy
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Joined March 2023
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PhD Admissions Coach | Harvard PhD | Healthcare + AI
Hi, I'm Luke. I hold a PhD from Harvard University, where I studied applications of AI and machine learning in healthcare. I've been helping people with graduate and professional school applications since 2018 while I was working at BYU's Research and Writing Center. I specialize in crafting resumes and personal statements/essays as well as interview prep. I have a lot of personal experience with the admissions process from both my journey as a candidate and my time at Harvard, where students are involved with and privy to the admissions processes for their PhD programs. My goal is to help each candidate highlight their unique experience, character, and potential in a way that is authentic, not forced. I look forward to working with you!
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