Hanan Majid

Welcome to my profile! With a diverse academic background and professional experience in real estate and entrepreneurship, I bring a unique perspective to the college admissions process. I am currently pursuing my Master of Science in Real Estate at the National University of Singapore (NUS). My academic journey has been somewhat unconventional, beginning in Kashmir, India, where I earned a full scholarship to attend high school in the United States. I subsequently received another full scholarship to pursue my bachelor's degree in Psychology at Ripon College, before transitioning into real estate, investment, and entrepreneurship. Having successfully navigated the American education system on full scholarships at both the high school and undergraduate levels, I understand what it takes to build a compelling application, communicate a unique personal story, and pursue educational opportunities that might initially seem out of reach. During my graduate school application journey, I was fortunate to receive admission offers from Columbia University, New York University (NYU), and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). Ultimately, I chose NUS because I believed it aligned best with my academic interests and long-term career aspirations. Beyond academics, I have gained professional experience in real estate across the United States and Dubai, as well as entrepreneurship, including co-founding my own startup. These experiences have helped me develop a broader understanding of how to connect academic interests, professional achievements, and personal ambitions into a compelling narrative. Having navigated multiple admissions processes across different educational stages and countries, I understand how overwhelming applications can feel, particularly for international students, scholarship applicants, and individuals from unconventional academic backgrounds. As a Leland coach, I want to help students identify their strengths, craft compelling personal statements, develop effective application strategies, and confidently communicate their unique stories. My approach is rooted in firsthand experience, personalized mentorship, and the belief that a strong application should reflect not just what a student has accomplished, but who they are and what they hope to achieve. I believe my combination of full-scholarship achievements, graduate admissions success, international education, and professional experience allows me to offer students practical, thoughtful, and personalized guidance throughout their admissions journey.