Peter S.

Peter Simpson

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(12)

Studied at Columbia University - Teachers College

Admissions Committee at Columbia University School of Professional Studies

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Available Tuesday at 4:00 PM UTC

Dear all, please feel free to book an appointment as your schedule allows. If you'd like to cancel or reschedule, please do so within 24 hours of the originally scheduled appointment. Many thanks, Peter

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Peter's Offerings

Custom hourly · $69/hr

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Editing

Essays

Financial Aid & Scholarships

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About Peter

Hello everyone, thank you very much for visiting my profile. I hold a bachelor's degree from Brown University and a master's degree from Teachers College, Columbia University. I bring several years of experience supporting applications for high school, college and graduate (master's and doctoral students) students. I also bring expertise in the area of writing support (supplemental essays, personal statements, statements of purpose) and am happy to support student apply for competitive scholarships, grants and fellowships within the United States (Gates Scholarship, Gilman Scholarship, Ron Brown, Questbridge) and Germany (DAAD, Alexander von Humboldt, Berlin House of Representatives). I look forward to working with you.

Why do I coach?

I was the beneficiary of several scholarship, grant and fellowship opportunities before, during and following my undergraduate and master's studies. Participating in college preparation programs as a high school student (LEDA, Questbridge) provided me with the support and skills to excel in college and beyond. My work history spans consulting, higher education recruitment, and state government, all of which provided me with opportunities to access key mentorship support. I look forward to sharing this wealth of knowledge and resources with you during our work together.

Work Experience

Enrollment Coach

Columbia University School of Professional Studies

June 2025 - Present

Admissions Committee

Through this role, I serve as the primary contact for prospective students, parents, and high school counselors, delivering timely and accurate information about our pre-College offerings. I also review and evaluate applications, increasing students' completion and enrollment rates.

Governor's Fellow

Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy

December 2024 - Present

I conduct research on in-demand skills, emerging technologies, and the labor market; and convene regional sector partnerships throughout the state of Connecticut.

Research Assistant

Rutgers University

March 2024 - December 2024

I conducted interviews with principals and vice principals about scalable education reform and analyzed transcripts using NVivo.

Graduate Coach

InGenius Prep

March 2024 - December 2024

I conducted 1:1 consulting sessions with high school students, enhancing their extracurricular profiles and application strategies. I also provided feedback on their application materials (statements of purpose, personal statements, supplemental essays).

Researcher

DAAD German Academic Exchange Service

October 2023 - March 2024

I secured funding (€ 6.679) to travel to Germany for 6 months to complete a research project focused on higher education entrepreneurship and innovation.