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Description
This package is for PhD applicants preparing for interviews with faculty, research groups, or admissions committees. You'll work with a seasoned coach to practice interviews, refine your research pitch, and prepare thoughtful responses that highlight your academic potential, fit, and passion for your field. Whether your interview is formal or conversational, virtual or in-person, this package ensures you're ready to connect with confidence and clarity. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Interview Strategy: Build a tailored approach for interviews, focusing on how to present your research interests, academic background, and motivations. - Mock Interviews: Simulate real PhD interviews to gain confidence and fluency in articulating your ideas and experience. - Research Discussion Practice: Sharpen how you communicate your research proposal, experience, and future goals. - Faculty Fit Preparation: Strategically prepare to discuss your alignment with faculty, labs, and department strengths. - Behavioral & Situational Questions: Practice thoughtful responses to common questions around collaboration, setbacks, teaching, and more. - Virtual & In-Person Interview Tips: Learn how to adapt your presence and delivery based on the interview format.
What you'll get from this package
Clear, confident answers to the most common and challenging PhD interview questions
A compelling research pitch that resonates with faculty and demonstrates fit
Real-time feedback and opportunities to improve your delivery and clarity
Strategic preparation for questions about your academic journey, goals, and interests
Practical tips for navigating both virtual and in-person interview formats
A personalized interview prep plan so you know exactly how to prepare leading up to the big day
Additional details
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:
Interviews
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Offered by Tianhao L.
Joined April 2026
Harvard PhD Programs Coach | Admitted to 15+ Top PhD Programs
I’m a strong PhD programs coach because I understand firsthand what it takes to stand out in the most competitive academic applicant pools. I graduated summa cum laude from Penn with an interdisciplinary dual-degree background across the College and Wharton, and I’m now pursuing a PhD in Biomedical Informatics at Harvard Medical School. I was admitted to 15+ PhD programs and 20+ undergraduate programs across HYPSM, the Ivy League, and other elite top-10 and top-20 U.S. institutions, giving me direct experience navigating admissions at the highest level. My background also includes rigorous research in computational biology, genomics, and AI, published scholarship, national presentations, and years of mentoring through teaching and advising. I help clients turn strong but often complicated backgrounds into clear, compelling applications that are intellectually serious, authentic, and memorable.
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