The Waitlist Strategy Package

The Waitlist Strategy Package

Offered by Melissa B.

5.0

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Berkeley Professor | Psych PhD | 9+ Years Grad App Mentorship

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Studied at University of California, Santa Cruz

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Package Description:

This package is for PhD applicants who’ve been waitlisted and want to take proactive steps to increase their chances of admission. You’ll work one-on-one with an experienced coach to understand your position, craft thoughtful communications, and identify opportunities to strengthen your candidacy while staying top-of-mind with faculty and admissions committees. You’ll receive strategic support and messaging tailored to your academic and research goals—so you’re not just waiting, but actively positioning yourself for success. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Waitlist Assessment: Review your submitted application and any available feedback to assess potential areas for improvement. - Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI): Draft thoughtful, professional updates that communicate new accomplishments and sustained interest. - Profile Enhancement: Highlight meaningful developments in your academic, research, or professional journey since submission. - Faculty Communication: Receive guidance on how (and when) to reach out to faculty or programs while on the waitlist. - Decision Support: Navigate school-specific next steps, optional updates, or offers from other programs with clarity and confidence.


What you'll get from this package

Waitlist Assessment: Your application materials will be expertly reviewed to identify areas for improvement.

Targeted and Actionable Plan: Your coach will work with you to create a targeted plan for next steps.


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:

Application Strategy


Melissa B.

Offered by Melissa B.

Joined September 2024

5.0

Berkeley Professor | Psych PhD | 9+ Years Grad App Mentorship

The graduate application process is stressful at best and crippling at worst. Having served as a Dean and the Director of UC Berkeley's Psychology Post Baccalaureate Program for over 9 years, I have mentored nearly 200 students in their psychology graduate school application journey. I have also taught The Graduate School Application Process course for UC Berkeley Extension for the last two years. From identifying potential programs and labs to drafting a CV and statement of purpose, I am well equipped to lead you through this process.

Coaches professionally

100+ people coached for PhD Programs

$1,230

5h of coaching

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