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Package Description:
This package is built for Master’s applicants seeking targeted, high-impact support to elevate their applications—without the need for a full, end-to-end engagement. Whether you’re just getting started or refining final details, this package offers the flexibility to focus on the components that matter most to you. You’ll work with an expert coach to address your specific needs—from shaping your narrative to editing personal statements or preparing for interviews. Every session is designed to drive meaningful progress and strengthen your candidacy. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Application strategy: Clarify your unique story and how to differentiate yourself from other applicants. - Program selection: Build or refine a thoughtful target list based on your goals, interests, and background. - Essay brainstorming and editing: Receive structured guidance and thoughtful feedback to craft authentic, compelling personal statements and supplemental essays. - Resume optimization: Transform your academic, research, and professional experience into a polished, admissions-ready resume. - Recommender strategy and prep: Identify the right recommenders and equip them with the context and tools to write strong letters. - Interview prep: Practice with mock interviews and sharpen your responses to feel confident and prepared. - Final review: Ensure all application materials are cohesive, polished, and ready for submission. This package is ideal for applicants seeking focused, personalized support. Your coach will help you prioritize your efforts and put your best foot forward.
What you'll get from this package
A clear application timeline and plan, to ensure you stay on track and hit Master's Program deadlines
A polished resume that highlights your education, experience, leadership, skills & interests in a clear and compelling way
Compelling essays that are differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful — tailored to each school you decide to apply to
A polished final application that you can feel proud of submitting and sharing with the admissions team
Mock interviews that leave you feeling prepared and confident
Additional details
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:
Editing
Interviews
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
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Joined August 2025
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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. 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 at Cornell University. 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.
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