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Description
This package is designed for PhD candidates who want to develop a persuasive, well-structured research proposal that effectively communicates the significance of their research and methodology. It includes expert guidance to maximize your chances of securing admission to top PhD programs. This package offers the following, with flexibility to adapt based on your needs and goals: - Initial kickoff and planning session: Start with an in-depth session to discuss your research goals, academic background, and target programs. Your coach will help you build a plan for creating a strong research proposal. - Research proposal brainstorming: Work with your coach to refine your research questions, identify key contributions to your field, and develop a focused and compelling research narrative. - Research proposal drafting: Collaborate with your coach to draft a structured research proposal that clearly outlines your objectives, methods, and expected impact, aligning with the expectations of your target programs. - Proposal editing and feedback: Receive expert feedback through multiple rounds of edits to improve clarity, coherence, and academic rigor in your proposal. Your coach will help you refine your argument and present a polished, professional document. - Final review: Your coach will conduct a thorough review of your final proposal to ensure it meets the highest academic standards and is ready for submission. To summarize, this package connects you with an expert coach who will guide you through every stage of creating a standout research proposal. They will provide personalized, constructive feedback to help you clearly present your research goals and methodology while strengthening your chances of acceptance to competitive PhD programs.
What you'll get from this package
A compelling research proposal that is differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful
A deeper understanding of your motivations, experiences, and aspirations, and how they align with your goal of pursing your PhD
Confidence that your research proposal will standout to top PhD programs
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:
Research
Essays
Editing
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I help aspiring PhD students choose and get into programs that lead to a flourishing life and research that makes an impact, thinking beyond rankings and prestige. A PhD is a five-plus-year commitment, so we start with the questions you care about and the career you want it to open. I hold a Master of Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education and am currently a PhD student at Boston College, so I've been through this process recently myself. I've served as an assistant principal and worked in curriculum development and qualitative research at MIT and the Abigail Adams Institute. I've coached more than 25 people, including PhD applicants shaping their research proposals. I'm especially committed to low-income applicants, helping them find fully funded programs, fellowships, and fee waivers so cost never decides their future. Together we'll sharpen your research interests, find faculty and programs that fit them, and build a statement of purpose that shows why you belong there.
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