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This package is designed for applicants who want expert support crafting a standout resume for Master’s program applications. Whether you're building your resume from scratch or refining an existing draft, this package helps you highlight your academic and professional achievements in a way that resonates with admissions committees. You’ll partner with a Leland coach to format, optimize, and fine-tune your resume so it clearly communicates your strengths, impact, and potential. Every session is focused on ensuring your resume is aligned with what top programs are looking for. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Resume Formatting: Ensure your resume is clean, professional, and aligned with graduate admissions standards. - Experience Highlighting: Strategically showcase your academic, professional, and extracurricular experiences for maximum impact. - Achievements & Results: Emphasize outcomes and quantify your impact to make each bullet stand out. - Tailoring for Target Programs: Customize your resume’s language and structure to fit the expectations of your specific schools. - Content Review & Refinement: Review every section for clarity, consistency, and emphasis on your most compelling qualifications. - Final Proofreading: Eliminate formatting, grammar, and stylistic issues that could distract from your candidacy. This package is perfect for students and professionals who want to submit a resume that’s polished, intentional, and fully aligned with their graduate school goals.
A clean, professional resume format that meets the standards of top graduate programs
A resume that effectively highlights your academic and professional experiences
Achievements clearly showcased with quantifiable results and impactful narratives
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
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Joined June 2023
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✍Essay Concierge |🚀Ad Comm | 🎯200+ Masters Admits | 💼 Ex-McKinsey
✨For a limited time, I’m opening coaching spots at a reduced rate ($265/hour) while expanding my availability on Leland. This is the same high-touch, results-driven coaching I’m known for—just with more availability for a short window.✨ ✨WHY CHOOSE MELANIE? When you work with me, you're partnering with an insider who has firsthand knowledge of what top masters programs are looking for. As a Columbia University MBA (Master in Business Administration) alumna; current Admissions Interviewer for Columbia & Cornell; former McKinsey consultant; and professional ICF-certified Executive Coach, I offer a holistic coaching approach that combines admissions expertise with expert storytelling, giving you an edge over the competition. Here’s why I’m the best choice for your Application journey: • 🎓MASTERS EXPERT: As a Columbia MBA alumna and current Admissions 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 of many types, from business to engineering to policy • Traditional and Non-Traditional Candidates • Diverse Applicants including POC, Veterans, and LGBTQIA+ • Candidates with High and Low Test Scores
2h - 4h of coaching