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Serena J.

Serena Jian

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

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    Columbia Law School

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    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.

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

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Parliamentary Assistant

Parliament of Canada

May 2024 - Present

Hiring Manager

Office Management & Legislative Affairs

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Student Researcher

United States Department of State

September 2023 - Present

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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

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Columbia Law School

Incoming J.D. at Columbia Law School

2026 - 2029

Hamilton Fellow (Full-Tuition Scholarship)

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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

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    NYU School of Law

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    Duke University School of Law

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    Georgetown University Law Center

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    Northwestern University School of Law

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    Cornell Law School