Sridatta Teerdhala
5.0
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Fellowship Coaching from 2025 Marshall Scholar and Rhodes Scholar Finalist
2,220 min coached
Studied at University of Cambridge
Worked at Sixth Street
Successful clients at
Not currently taking new clients
Sridatta’s Prestigious Scholarships & Fellowships Qualifications
Sridatta has helped clients get into these schools:
I’m a 2025 Marshall Scholar and was a finalist for the 2025 Rhodes Scholarship in the competitive Texas region. I was also selected as the University of Pennsylvania’s endorsed nominee, a distinction in itself given the strength of Penn’s Ivy League applicant pool. I’ve been through the full process — from drafting essays to final-round interviews — and I’m happy to help others navigate these fellowships with clarity, strategy, and authenticity.
Sridatta can help with:
Application Strategy
Editing
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Interview Prep
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Research
Resume Review
Waitlist Strategy
Sridatta also coaches for College, Medical School, MCAT, and SAT. View all.
About Sridatta
I'm Sridatta, a 2025 Marshall Scholar from the University of Pennsylvania, where I studied Biology and Health Policy through the Life Sciences & Management program. I was also a Rhodes finalist in the highly competitive Texas region and earned admission to Harvard Medical School, along with multiple full-tuition offers from other top medical schools. Through my own journey navigating competitive fellowships and medical school admissions, I’ve developed a strong understanding of what sets successful applications apart. I’ve helped students refine their positioning, elevate their essays, and prepare for interviews with confidence and authenticity. Whether you're applying to fellowships or med school, I’m excited to support you in telling your story and reaching your goals.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know how confusing and isolating these application processes can feel, especially when so much hinges on telling your story the right way. I was fortunate to have mentors who took the time to help me reflect, revise, and grow throughout my journey. Their support made all the difference, and I want to pay that forward. Coaching gives me the chance to help others see the value in their own experiences and present them with clarity and confidence. Whether it’s for a fellowship, medical school, or something else entirely, I believe that with the right guidance, everyone can tell a compelling story that does justice to who they are and what they’ve worked for.
Work Experience
Investment Summer Analyst
Sixth Street
June 2024 - August 2024
Healthcare and Life Sciences Team (Strategic Capital)
Research Analyst
UTSW
August 2022 - Present
Chan Lab • Facilitating the commercialization of research
Undergraduate Researcher
UTSW
May 2022 - August 2022
Chan Lab • Researched alternative testing for anti-PD-1 immunotherapy eligibility for metastatic breast cancer
Venture Capital Consultant
University of Pennsylvania
January 2022 - May 2025
Working with life sciences startups • Developed drug pricing and financial models informed by interviews with healthcare professionals • Assisted in writing SBIR applications for commercialization
Undergraduate Researcher
University of Pennsylvania
January 2022 - May 2025
Mitchell Lab, Department of Bioengineering • Research on lipid nanoparticle development for various therapeutic applications
Sridatta was also given offers to work at
Goldman Sachs
Centerview Partners
PJT Partners
Education
Harvard Medical School
Doctor of Medicine - MD
2031 - 2031
University of Cambridge
Master of Philosophy - MPhil, Medical Science
2025 - 2026
Marshall Scholarship Trinity College Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute
The Wharton School (UPenn)
BS, Economics
2021 - 2025
Grade: 4.00/4.00 Beta Gamma Sigma, Summa Cum Laude, Dean's List
University of Pennsylvania
BA, Biology
2021 - 2025
Grade: 4.00/4.00 Phi Beta Kappa, Summa Cum Laude, Honors Distinction, Dean's List Enrolled in the Roy and Diana Vagelos Program in the Life Sciences and Management, a coordinated dual-degree program between the College of Arts and Sciences and the Wharton School.
Sridatta was also personally admitted to
University of California, Berkeley
Yale University
Brown University
Baylor College of Medicine
Vanderbilt University
University of Texas at Austin
Emory University
Johns Hopkins University
Rice University
McCombs School of Business (UT Austin)
Northwestern University
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