
Serena Jian
Columbia Full Scholarship Recipient | 40+ Admits to Ivy League Schools

Columbia Law School

Parliament of Canada
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I help law school applicants build strategic, authentic, and cohesive applications for top law schools. I was admitted to multiple T14s, including Columbia, NYU, Northwestern, Cornell, and Duke, with more than half-tuition scholarships across offers and a full-tuition scholarship from Columbia. As an international applicant, I also especially enjoy coaching international and first-generation students through personal statements, diversity statements, resumes, school-specific essays, scholarship positioning, and overall application strategy.
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Work with Serena
Serena’s Master’s Programs Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Welcome to my profile! As a J.D. student at Columbia Law School and a full scholarship recipient, I bring a wealth of experience and insight into the admissions process for top-tier master's programs. Over the past few years, I have successfully guided over 40 students to secure admission offers from prestigious U.S. universities, including Ivy League schools. My approach is tailored to each individual's strengths and aspirations, ensuring a personalized and effective application strategy. Let's work together to craft a compelling application that stands out. Reach out to start your journey towards your dream program!
Serena can help with:
Application Strategy
Editing
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
General Exploration
Interviews
Letters of Recommendation
Resume
School Selection
Secondary Review
Waitlist Strategy
Why do I coach?
I coach because I’m genuinely passionate about admissions and love giving applicants the guidance I wish more students had access to. It is extremely fulfilling to help students turn uncertainty into strategy, recognize the power of their own stories, and succeed in a process that can often feel opaque — especially for first-generation and international applicants. My goal is to help you feel confident, supported, and ready to submit an application that truly represents you.
Work Experience

Parliamentary Assistant
Parliament of Canada
May 2024 - Present
Hiring Manager
Office Management & Legislative Affairs

Student Researcher
United States Department of State
September 2023 - Present

Independent Consultant
Freelance University Application Consultant
January 2022 - Present
Help over 40 students receive admission offers from top U.S. universities ranked within the Top 10-50 nationally, including Ivy League Schools
Education

Columbia Law School
Incoming J.D. at Columbia Law School
2026 - 2029
Hamilton Fellow (Full-Tuition Scholarship)

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
2021 - 2024
Minor: Music GPA: 3.98/4.00, Graduated with High Distinction Honor Societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi
Serena was also personally admitted to

NYU School of Law

Duke University School of Law

Georgetown University Law Center

Northwestern University School of Law

Cornell Law School
Serena also coaches for Law School, College, LSAT, and Public Service & Administration. View all.