
Miriam Mason
PhD Admissions Coach | Princeton PhD Insights for Your Application Success
Studied at Princeton University
Worked at The Met
Available tomorrow at 2:00 PM UTC
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Miriam's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $65/hr
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Miriam’s PhD Programs Qualifications
Welcome to my profile! As a Ph.D. candidate at Princeton University, I bring a deep understanding of the academic journey and the challenges of navigating the path to a doctoral degree. My background includes a Bachelor's Degree from Columbia University, where I honed my research skills through various projects, including assisting with exploratory research for a book project and conducting archival research on influential poetry. My experience at The Met further refined my editorial skills, providing me with a comprehensive view of the publication process. I am passionate about helping aspiring Ph.D. candidates craft compelling applications and research proposals. Let's work together to make your academic dreams a reality—reach out to start your journey today!
Miriam can help with:
Dissertation Proposal
Letters of Recommendation
Essays
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Resume
Interviews
Editing
School Selection
Work Experience

Editorial and Publications Intern
The Met
September 2025 - December 2025
I gained a familiarity with the entire publication process, from manuscript to finished product, and assisted in the proofreading and editing of museum labels, catalogues, and ephemera.
Research Assistant
Columbia University in the City of New York
June 2025 - September 2025
I assisted in exploratory research for Professor C. Riley Snorton's new book project, Black Trans Matter, and surveyed the literature concerning the intersection of black and trans studies, summarizing relevant articles for Prof. Snorton.
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship
Columbia University in the City of New York
June 2024 - August 2024
Through Columbia's Institute of Religion, Culture, and Public Life Summer Fellowship, I researched the life, works, and context of N.H. Pritchard’s poetry. I Conducted archival research on his likely influences in both Harlem and Delaware and surveyed secondary sources in black and religious studies.
Education
Princeton University
Ph.D. , English
2026 - 2032
Columbia University
Bachelor's Degree, English
2021 - 2025