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This package is designed for college applicants who have been placed on the waitlist and want to take smart, proactive steps to increase their chances of admission. You’ll work with an expert coach to build a tailored plan that highlights meaningful updates, reinforces your interest, and keeps your candidacy top of mind. With honest feedback and strategic communication, your coach will help you navigate the waitlist process with confidence. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Waitlist Assessment: Review your original application to identify opportunities for improvement - Letter of Continued Interest: Craft thoughtful, compelling updates to reaffirm your interest and fit - Profile Updates: Highlight any new accomplishments—academic, extracurricular, or personal - Decision Strategy: Get support navigating offers, timelines, and communication best practices
A strategic plan tailored to the school’s waitlist process
A compelling LOCI that reaffirms your interest and updates your profile
Guidance on what updates to share—and how to present them
Clarity and momentum during the uncertain waitlist period
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
Waitlist Strategy
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Joined May 2025
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Wharton MBA Admit | UT Austin Honors Grad | College Admissions Expert
Hi, this is Shawn! I graduated from the McCombs School of Business at UT Austin with my Bachelor’s degree in Canfield Business Honors & Finance. Having gained admission to top business schools like UPenn (Wharton), UT Austin (McCombs), UC Berkeley (Haas), and USC Marshall, I know firsthand what it takes to stand out. Over the years, I've successfully coached peers and students, helping them secure spots at prestigious institutions such as Harvard, Duke, UPenn, UC Berkeley, UT Austin, Northwestern, University of Chicago, and Rice University. I can help with school selection, resume review, essay and application support, interview preparation (including mock case & behavioral interviews), and any other part of your application you may need support in. I enjoy helping applicants highlight their strengths and passions through effective storytelling and setting them up for success in the interview process. I am here to help you reflect deeply on your experiences and guide you in the competitive college admissions process. Some of my qualifications include the following: - Received offers from Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Deloitte Consulting - Reviewed and provided personalized feedback for 150+ college application essays - Conducted 75+ mock behavioral interviews and revised 120+ resumes for candidates applying to top-tier undergrad institutions and M7 MBA schools - Coached 60+ people on breaking into management consulting and investment banking from business school with most receiving top offers at McKinsey, BCG, Monitor Deloitte, Strategy&, Accenture, Oliver Wyman, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and more!
3h - 5h of coaching