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Package Description:
My Hourly Coaching includes white glove service to create your best possible application. ✨HOW IT WORKS: • You can choose the number of hours you would like to invest in, and I will track that time as it is used synchronously (such as for live zoom calls) and asynchronously (such as for essay edits in Microsoft Word). • You may use your hours for any program, school, application, admissions round, or part of the application process. • Please note that any live meetings on the phone or zoom must be re-scheduled or cancelled at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, the time will be forfeited and counted towards to your hourly total. ✨OPTIONS: You can use your hours for any parts of the Masters application process as noted below. • School selection • Analysis of your candidacy including strengths and weaknesses • Ding Analysis • Branding, positioning, and story curation • Resume • Cover Letter (as needed) • LinkedIn and Google search results • Letters of Recommendation • Short Answer Questions • Essays • Optional/Supplemental essays • Application Form (including all application sections such as activities, professional background, etc.) • Secondary Review • Networking strategy • Interview Preparation • Waitlist Strategy (as needed) • Scholarship Negotiation ✨COACHING RELATIONSHIP: • I strive to respond to all messages within 48 hours. Any longer response times or vacations are communicated well in advance so that it does not affect our timeline. • I provide my personal number to candidates so that you can easily reach me anytime. • We will work asynchronously (such as editing documents over email) and synchronously (such as live zoom calls).
What you'll get from this package
The Masters Admissions Hourly Coaching plan offers a flexible, white-glove service tailored to optimize your application process.
The coaching relationship emphasizes timely communication and personalized support, with Melanie providing her personal contact information for easy access.
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
• I strive to respond to all messages within 48 hours. Any longer response times or vacations are communicated well in advance so that it does not affect our timeline. • I provide my personal number to candidates so that you can easily reach me anytime. • We will work asynchronously (such as editing documents over email) and synchronously (such as live zoom calls). • Overall, I strive to flexible and encourage two-way feedback in our coaching partnership.
• Live meetings over zoom or phone must be rescheduled or cancelled at least 24 hours in advance. If not, the time will be forfeited and counted towards your hourly total. • This package covers one application round: Unless otherwise specified and explicitly agreed in writing, this package is intended for a single application round. If circumstances change and you would like to shift your work to a later round or application cycle, that change must be mutually agreed upon by both of us. Because my capacity is limited, I cannot guarantee availability beyond the original round for which you enrolled. • Looking forward to working together: I’m excited to partner with you and support you in creating a thoughtful, compelling, and competitive application.
Services included:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Interviews
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
General Exploration
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Joined June 2023
5.0
🎓Columbia Admissions | 🎯200+ STEM Masters Admits | 🏆Top Leland Coach
✨WHY CHOOSE MELANIE? • 🎓STEM MASTERS EXPERT: I've helped over 200 applicants achieve results in Masters programs, with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Example schools I have had success in are Stanford University, Harvard University, Columbia University, Cornell University, and other prestigious institutions. Example programs I have had success in are Master of Science (MS) in Computer Engineering; Master of Finance; MS Applied Analytics; M.S. in Technology Management; and more. Furthermore, as a Columbia Masters alumna and Admissions Committee Interviewer, I have insider knowledge of what top-tier schools seek across a variety of masters program. • ✍️ESSAY CONCIERGE: I’m not just a coach - I’m a writer and editor with an eye for detail. With years of experience writing successful masters essays, career coaching courses, and crafting works of fiction, I bring a keen sense of storytelling, language mastery, and technical precision to every essay I work on. Whether it’s structure, flow, or word choice, I’ll make sure your essay is perfectly polished and reflects your best self. Through powerful storytelling, I help them build a brand that truly stands out in the admissions process. We fine tune every written piece of your application, including essay, resumes, short-answers, and even LinkedIn profiles! • 🚀PROVEN RESULTS: I’ve helped over 200+ applicants secure spots at top masters programs. My clients’ success stories are a testament to the tailored strategies and guidance I provide. • 🎯PROFESSIONAL COACH: With over 10 years of coaching experience, I’m not just an admissions consultant—I’m an ICF-certified Executive Coach & Life Coach. My approach goes beyond getting you into business school; I focus on your application branding, leadership development, and executive presence to prepare you for the journey ahead. ✨WHO I WORK WITH: • Masters Degrees, with a focus on STEM • Traditional and Non-Traditional Candidates • Diverse Applicants including POC, Veterans, and LGBTQIA+ • Candidates with High and Low Test Scores ✨SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION: Contact Melanie Espeland for your free consultation today. With my insider knowledge, executive coaching expertise, and essay-writing mastery, I’ll help you craft a standout application that positions you for success—both in admissions and beyond.
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