Boost Your PhD Applications

Boost Your PhD Applications

Offered by Melissa A.

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Ivy League PhD Admissions Expert | Princeton & Penn

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Admissions Committee at University of Pennsylvania

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Hiring Manager at Graduate Admissions Pathways

Package Description:

This package is designed for PhD applicants who want targeted, high-value support—without a full end-to-end engagement. Whether you’re just getting started or polishing your materials for submission, this package gives you the flexibility to focus on your highest-priority areas. You’ll partner with an expert coach to refine your research proposal, sharpen your written materials, and prep for interviews or faculty outreach. Every session is focused on driving real progress and elevating your candidacy. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Application Strategy: Align your academic background, research experience, and long-term goals into a cohesive story. - Program & Faculty Fit: Refine your target list based on research alignment, funding, and mentorship opportunities. - Research Statement/SOP Editing: Get structured, detailed feedback to help you articulate your research goals and demonstrate strong fit. - Academic CV Optimization: Highlight research contributions, presentations, awards, and relevant experience in a polished CV format. - Recommender Guidance: Strategize on who to ask, what they should emphasize, and how to prepare them for a strong letter. - Interview Prep: Practice articulating your research interests, background, and goals with confidence and clarity. - Final Application Review: Ensure your application is polished, cohesive, and ready to submit.


What you'll get from this package

A strategic application plan tailored to your academic and research background

A research statement and/or SOP that tells a compelling, well-organized story

A polished academic CV that showcases your strengths as a future scholar

Mock interviews to build confidence in your academic and professional communication

A ready-to-submit application package you can feel proud of


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

Refund Policy

Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).

Services included:

Editing

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

Letters of Recommendation


Melissa A.

Offered by Melissa A.

Joined May 2025

5.0

Ivy League PhD Admissions Expert | Princeton & Penn

With over 20 years of experience in graduate admissions, I’ve led PhD admissions processes at two Ivy League institutions: Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) and the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. At Princeton, I oversaw admissions for their highly competitive PhD program. At Penn Nursing, I reviewed doctoral applications for their top-tier program in nursing science. Whether you're pursuing a PhD in public policy, economics, nursing, or a related healthcare field, I bring an insider’s perspective to help you develop a compelling and strategic application. From articulating your research agenda and identifying faculty fit to refining your statement of purpose and CV, I’ll guide you through every step with the same insight and intentionality I brought to the admissions committees I once led.

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Starting at $507

2h+ of coaching

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