Craft Powerful Admissions Essays

Craft Powerful Admissions Essays

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Offered by Matthias H.

5.0

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Class Teacher at LSE | Acc. Manager at Microsoft | McKinsey | +100 Coachees

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Studied at London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

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Worked at McKinsey & Company

Package Description:

This package is designed for applicants who want to write compelling, authentic essays that elevate their Master’s program applications. Whether you're just starting to brainstorm or refining final drafts, this package provides expert guidance to help your story stand out. You’ll partner with a Leland coach to clarify your narrative, highlight your strengths, and shape essays that resonate with admissions committees. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Kickoff & Planning: Discuss your background, goals, and experiences to lay the groundwork for essays that align with your personal and professional journey. - Application Strategy: Identify key strengths and differentiators to emphasize across your materials, creating a cohesive and standout application. - Essay Brainstorming: Explore themes and storylines with your coach to uncover authentic, impactful narratives. - Essay Development: Write and shape essays that clearly convey your fit for the program and reflect your unique voice and aspirations. - Essay Refinement: Receive detailed feedback and edits to polish your essays for clarity, cohesion, and confidence at submission. This package is ideal for applicants who want to craft essays that are powerful, purposeful, and fully aligned with their goals.


What you'll get from this package

Compelling essays that are differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful — tailored to each school you decide to apply to

A deeper understanding of who you are, what impact you plan to have on the world, and why different programs should care

An outline and several drafts of essays that get you closer to the final polished version that will stand out to admissions teams


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Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

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Matthias H.

Offered by Matthias H.

Joined December 2023

5.0

Class Teacher at LSE | Acc. Manager at Microsoft | McKinsey | +100 Coachees

Experienced coach in Graduate / Master program application, having helped numerous students get into top schools. Grew up in the country side in Belgium with a humble socio-economic situation, got into the London School of Economics, worked as a consultant at McKinsey, now working at Microsoft in Dublin, living a life I never thought I'd one day achieve. Results - Coached 30+ students landing offers at McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain & Company, Roland Berger, AT Kearney, Strategy&, and so on. Guided 10+ mentees through McKinsey & Company's thorough interview process as a dedicated interviewee mentor while working at the Firm. Process - Prepared students for success in all stages of the process whether it's acing Final Round interviews with (Senior) Partners, excelling in Behavioural Skills interviews (on Personal Impact, Entrepreneurial Drive, Inclusive Leadership and, Courageous Change), crushing the Case interview, playing out the Imbellus Problem Solving Game or, blowing away HR in the initial CV screening and Cover Letter writing stage. Expertise - Known for unorthodox insights on boosting your chances of getting in, such as which offices best to apply to, to maximise your chances of landing the offer, which position is easiest to landing the offer and how to convert internships into full-time offers. Extensive knowledge on all industries, capabilities, practices, and locations of McKinsey & Company. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About me - Matthias is an Account Manager at Microsoft, former Junior Associate at McKinsey & Company based out of Brussels (Belgium), with engagements that took him to London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Geneva, and Nairobi. Focused on McKinsey's Public and Social sector (SHaPE) in topics such as Global Public Health, Urban Mobility, Education, Employment, and Food Security.

10+ people coached for Master’s Programs

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

Starting at $360

5h+ of coaching

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