Polish your Master's Application Resume

Polish your Master's Application Resume

Offered by Melissa A.

5.0

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Former Princeton Admissions Director | 15+ Years Experience | Master's/PhD

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Admissions Committee at University of Pennsylvania

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Admissions Committee at Villanova University

Package Description:

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.


What you'll get from this package

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


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

Refund Policy

Services included:

Resume


Melissa A.

Offered by Melissa A.

Joined May 2025

5.0

Former Princeton Admissions Director | 15+ Years Experience | Master's/PhD

For nearly 15 years, I served as Director of Admissions and Graduate Programs at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), overseeing the admissions and recruitment process for the Master in Public Affairs (MPA), Master in Public Policy (MPP), and Ph.D. programs. In this role, I reviewed thousands of applications and guided prospective students through the highly selective and holistic admissions processes. My work involved leading the admissions committee in close collaboration with faculty, with a strong focus on identifying and supporting future leaders in public service, government, international affairs, and nonprofit sectors. This experience provided me with deep expertise in evaluating academic readiness, professional potential, and mission alignment for graduate study in public policy—and continues to shape how I mentor and advise aspiring graduate students today.

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$392 - $768

2h - 4h of coaching

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