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Final Application Review

Final Application Review

Offered by Laura M.

PhD from UC Berkeley | MA from Stanford GSB | 100+ Students Mentored

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Studied at University of California, Berkeley

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Description

This package is built for PhD applicants who are nearing the finish line and want to submit their materials with clarity and confidence. You’ll partner with a PhD admissions coach to review and refine every part of your application—from your CV and research statement to personal statements and supplemental essays. Your coach will provide detailed, constructive feedback to ensure your materials are aligned, impactful, and tailored to each program. Whether you're applying to one school or many, this is your final quality check to make sure your application reflects the very best version of your academic and research journey. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Comprehensive Application Review: Full review of all application components—CV, statement of purpose, personal statement, and any required writing samples. - Strategic Feedback: Thoughtful, actionable edits and suggestions to align your materials with your academic goals and the expectations of your target programs. - Final Edits & Polish: Refine your written materials to ensure clarity, cohesion, and persuasive storytelling. - Submission Confidence: Walk away knowing your application has been reviewed by an expert with deep knowledge of the PhD admissions process.


What you'll get from this package

Polished and professional documents, including your CV and all written components

Cohesive messaging across your entire application

A stronger narrative that ties together your academic history, research goals, and program fit

Final proofing to eliminate distracting errors or inconsistencies

The confidence that your materials are ready for submission


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

Refund Policy

Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).

Services included:

Secondary Review

Editing


Laura M.

Offered by Laura M.

Joined November 2025

PhD from UC Berkeley | MA from Stanford GSB | 100+ Students Mentored

Welcome to my profile! With a PhD in Social/Personality Psychology from UC Berkeley and extensive experience as a UX Researcher at top companies like Meta and Fidelity Investments, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. I have served on the admissions committee for prospective PhD students and have mentored over 100 undergraduate students, providing me with a deep understanding of the academic journey. My expertise in advanced statistical methods and cross-cultural research equips me to guide you through the complexities of the PhD application process. Whether you need help with crafting a compelling personal statement or navigating the interview process, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's connect and make your PhD aspirations a reality!

Coaches professionally

Starting at $654.75

3h+ of coaching