Sean H. | Leland

Sean H.

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Expert advice for every step to your Ph.D.

Studied at Columbia University

Worked at Columbia University in the City of New York

Available Monday at 5:00 PM UTC

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Sean's Coaching Offerings

Is a Ph.D. Right For You?

$791h of coaching

Craft a Winning PhD Resume

Create a compelling academic resume that highlights your research potential

Starting at $1502h+ of coaching

Write a Powerful Personal Statement

Craft winning personal statements through expert coaching.

Starting at $3605h+ of coaching

Pay as you go

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Sean’s PhD Programs Qualifications

Sean has helped clients get into these schools:

I received my Ph.D. from the political science department at Columbia University. I did my undergraduate work at Stanford, earning a B.A. in international relations with honors in international security studies. I can provide expert advice on all stages of the Ph.D. journey, including how to craft your undergraduate education to best prepare you for a Ph.D. program, what the application process is like, what to expect in terms of coursework and teaching responsibilities, passing exams, writing and defending your dissertation proposal, and completing your dissertation.

Sean can help with:

Editing

Data Analysis

Research

School Selection

Application Strategy

Dissertation Proposal

Essays

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About Sean

Welcome! I earned my Ph.D. at Columbia and my B.A. at Stanford, giving me a wealth of knowledge about academia and the Ph.D. journey. I'm eager to use what I've learned through my academic career to help you succeed in yours! Because I received my Ph.D. in 2023, I can offer an up-to-date perspective on what it takes to successfully apply for and earn a doctoral degree at a top university. I can help you answer tough foundational questions, like "Is a Ph.D. right for me?" and "What schools are a good fit for my goals?" I can also offer advice on how to write an effective personal statement and what strategies you can use to craft an application that best represents your strengths and potential. If you're already in a Ph.D. program, I can help you navigate the many difficulties that you encounter. In particular, I'd love to share my perspective on how to get the most from your advisors, how to select a good dissertation topic, and how to write and defend your dissertation proposal. Whatever your goals are, I'll offer honest and direct advice that draws on my education and experiences to help you achieve them!

Why do I coach?

Having been through the process of applying for and then earning a Ph.D., I understand just how difficult this journey is. Throughout my academic career, I have often found myself wishing I had someone to help me navigate the path ahead of me. As helpful as advice from advisors and peers can be, it's sometimes just not enough. I'd love to be the helping hand that I wish I'd had, and help others as they undertake the arduous task of getting a doctoral degree.