Matthew D.

Matthew D.

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Studied at Cornell University

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Admissions Committee at Cornell University

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About Matthew

I bring nearly a decade of experience in graduate admissions at an Ivy League institution, where I reviewed thousands of applications and helped shape competitive cohorts of master’s students. At Cornell University, I advanced from Admissions Counselor to Associate Director of Admissions, ultimately leading a team responsible for recruitment, applicant engagement, and the evaluation of thousands of applications each year. I chaired admissions committee meetings and made scholarship award decisions to attract top candidates, while also developing strategies that supported admitted students from offer to enrollment. Through this work, I gained a deep understanding of how admissions decisions for business and research programs are made and the factors that contribute to successful applications. I now draw on this experience to support prospective students as they prepare their own applications to master’s programs.

Why do I coach?

I have since stepped away from my role in admissions to pursue my career interests in conservation. I currently work at Cornell University in a department that supports forest health, and I am also enrolled in a Master of Professional Studies (MPS) in Natural Resources and the Environment. Although my career has taken me in a new direction, I continue to enjoy working with prospective students. Coaching allows me to stay connected to the aspects of admissions I valued most, including helping applicants navigate the process, reflect on their goals, and put forward their strongest applications.

Work Experience

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Extension Aide

Cornell University

June 2025 - Present

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Extension Support Specailist

Cornell University

2024 - 2025

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Associate Director of Graduate Admissions

Cornell University

2022 - 2024

Admissions Committee

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Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

Cornell University

2020 - 2022

Admissions Committee

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Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions

Cornell University

2018 - 2019

Admissions Committee

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Admissions Counselor

Cornell University

2016 - 2018

Education

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SUNY Oneonta

Bachelor's Degree

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Cornell University

Master of Professional Studies (MPS), Natural Resources and the Environment , Natural Resources and the Environment

2024 - 2026

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Ithaca College

Master's Degree, Strategic Communications

2014 - 2016

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