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Description
This package is for PhD applicants who’ve been waitlisted and want to take proactive steps to increase their chances of admission. You’ll work one-on-one with an experienced coach to understand your position, craft thoughtful communications, and identify opportunities to strengthen your candidacy while staying top-of-mind with faculty and admissions committees. You’ll receive strategic support and messaging tailored to your academic and research goals—so you’re not just waiting, but actively positioning yourself for success. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Waitlist Assessment: Review your submitted application and any available feedback to assess potential areas for improvement. - Letter of Continued Interest (LOCI): Draft thoughtful, professional updates that communicate new accomplishments and sustained interest. - Profile Enhancement: Highlight meaningful developments in your academic, research, or professional journey since submission. - Faculty Communication: Receive guidance on how (and when) to reach out to faculty or programs while on the waitlist. - Decision Support: Navigate school-specific next steps, optional updates, or offers from other programs with clarity and confidence.
What you'll get from this package
Waitlist Assessment: Your application materials will be expertly reviewed to identify areas for improvement.
Targeted and Actionable Plan: Your coach will work with you to create a targeted plan for next steps.
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:
Application Strategy
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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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5h of coaching