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I know what it feels like to aim for some of the world's top universities while wondering whether your background, experiences, and story are good enough to get you there. My own journey has been anything but conventional. I studied Psychology at Ripon College in the United States, built my career in real estate, ventured into entrepreneurship, and eventually received graduate admission offers from Columbia University, New York University (NYU), and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn). Today, I'm pursuing my Master's in Real Estate at the National University of Singapore (NUS). What I learned through this process is that getting into a great university isn't just about having impressive grades or a perfect résumé. It's about understanding what makes your journey unique and knowing how to communicate that effectively. Here's how I can help you: University Selection & Application Strategy: Identifying programs that genuinely align with your background, ambitions, and career goals. Personal Statements & Essays: Turning your experiences into compelling, authentic stories that admissions committees will remember. Résumé & Profile Building: Presenting your academic, professional, and extracurricular achievements in the strongest possible way. Career Transitions: Helping applicants from unconventional backgrounds explain why they're pursuing a different academic or professional direction. Application Guidance: Sharing what I learned from navigating multiple competitive graduate admissions processes. What is working with me like? I don't believe in giving everyone the same advice or following a generic admissions formula. I want to understand who you are, what you've experienced, and where you want to go. I'll be straightforward about what needs improvement, collaborative when developing your story, and genuinely invested in helping you put forward your strongest application. Having experienced the uncertainty, excitement, and occasional frustration of graduate applications myself, I want to make the process a little less intimidating for others. You don't need to have a perfect background to tell a powerful story. You just need to know how to tell yours.
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Hanan’s Private High School Qualifications
Get personalized guidance from someone who earned a full scholarship to attend high school in the United States and successfully navigated the American education system. My educational journey began in Kashmir, India, and took me to the United States, where I earned a full scholarship to attend an American high school. Having gone through the admissions and scholarship process myself, I understand the challenges, opportunities, and uncertainties students face when applying to competitive schools, especially as international applicants. Today, I'm pursuing my master's degree at the National University of Singapore (NUS), one of Asia's leading universities. With an academic background in psychology and firsthand experience navigating different educational systems, I help students develop applications that reflect their strengths, ambitions, and unique stories. How I Can Help Private High School Admissions: Identify schools that match your academic interests, personality, and goals. Scholarship Applications: Draw on my personal experience earning a full scholarship to help you identify opportunities and present your candidacy effectively. Personal Essays: Develop authentic, memorable essays that communicate your experiences and aspirations. Interview Preparation: Practice answering challenging questions, communicating confidently, and making a strong impression. Application Strategy: Build a cohesive application that highlights your academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and personal growth. International Student Guidance: Navigate the American admissions process with insights from someone who has experienced it firsthand. My Coaching Philosophy I believe that a student's background should never limit their ambition. Coming from Kashmir and earning a full scholarship to study in the United States taught me how transformative access to education can be. My goal is not simply to help students submit stronger applications, but to help them recognize their potential, tell their stories with confidence, and pursue opportunities they may not have thought possible. Whether you're applying to your dream private high school, seeking scholarship opportunities, or preparing for an important admissions interview, I'd love to help you take that next step.
Hanan can help with:
Application Strategy
Essays
Extracurricular Activities
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Interview Prep
Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know firsthand how life-changing access to education can be. Growing up in Kashmir, I never imagined that I would receive a full scholarship to attend high school in the United States, followed by another full scholarship for college. Those opportunities completely changed the direction of my life. Along the way, I learned that getting into a great school isn't just about having perfect grades or an impressive résumé. It's about understanding your strengths, finding your voice, and knowing how to communicate your story. Having navigated admissions processes across different countries and received graduate admission offers from Columbia, NYU, and UPenn, I understand both the excitement and uncertainty that come with applying to universities. I coach because I want to help students see opportunities they might not have considered possible for themselves. If my experience can help someone gain confidence, earn a scholarship, or get into a school that changes their future, that's something I would find incredibly meaningful.
Work Experience
Manager of Sales Development
Sobha
January 2023 - January 2024
Team Leader
CENTURY 21®
January 2021 - January 2023
Education
National University of Singapore
Masters, Real Estate
2026 - 2027
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 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Ripon College in the United States and transitioning into real estate, investment, and entrepreneurship. 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 experience in real estate and entrepreneurship, including building my own startup. Having navigated the graduate admissions process myself, I understand how overwhelming it can be, particularly for students coming from unconventional academic backgrounds. I would love to become a Leland tutor to help students navigate university applications, strengthen their personal statements, communicate their unique stories, and approach the admissions process with greater confidence. I believe my combination of academic experience, international exposure, and professional background would allow me to offer students practical, personalized guidance.
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