About Monica

I’m a Stanford Law School graduate and former founder advisor who has spent my career at the intersection of high achievement, storytelling, and strategy. As a former Princeton Review LSAT tutor, I've helped numerous high-achievers get into their dream school. Throughout this process, I became deeply interested in a question that most applicants underestimate: Why do some candidates with similar stats feel inevitable on paper—while others disappear into the pile? The answer is almost never just numbers. It’s clarity of story, coherence of purpose, and credibility of vision. I’ve worked with high-achieving students from a wide range of backgrounds—traditional, non-traditional, STEM, humanities, career switchers—helping them articulate who they are, why law makes sense for them, and what kind of lawyer they are becoming in a way that admissions committees feel invested in you, your story and your legal vision. How I Coach: I don’t believe in formulaic personal statements or “plug-and-play” narratives. Instead, my coaching focuses on helping you: -Identify the core story that makes your path make sense -Translate your experiences into clear signals of judgment, maturity, and direction -Build a credible future vision that admissions committees trust -Ensure your personal statement, resume, and overall application tell the same story Sound like yourself—but sharper, more intentional, and with the confidence an impact-driven legal changemaker that admissions committees are eager to have. My background as a communication and storytelling coach means I’m especially strong at: -Deep narrative excavation (what actually matters in your story) -Structuring essays for emotional and intellectual impact -Helping applicants who feel “interesting but scattered” find coherence -Helping applicants who feel “accomplished but generic” stand out What I Help With I work most often with applicants who want depth and precision, not just proofreading.I can help you with: -Personal statements (from blank page to final polish) -Optional essays and addenda -Resume strategy and narrative framing -Clarifying your “why law” and long-term vision -Connecting past experiences to future goals in a believable way -Strategy for top schools (including Stanford, Harvard, Yale-adjacent thinking) -Time management and mindset strategies for LSAT prep -Applications for applicants with non-linear or unconventional paths Whether you are a prospective law student or are in a transitional phase of life and wanting clarity, direction, I'm here to help.