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Description
This package is for PhD applicants preparing for interviews with faculty, research groups, or admissions committees. You'll work with a seasoned coach to practice interviews, refine your research pitch, and prepare thoughtful responses that highlight your academic potential, fit, and passion for your field. Whether your interview is formal or conversational, virtual or in-person, this package ensures you're ready to connect with confidence and clarity. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Interview Strategy: Build a tailored approach for interviews, focusing on how to present your research interests, academic background, and motivations. - Mock Interviews: Simulate real PhD interviews to gain confidence and fluency in articulating your ideas and experience. - Research Discussion Practice: Sharpen how you communicate your research proposal, experience, and future goals. - Faculty Fit Preparation: Strategically prepare to discuss your alignment with faculty, labs, and department strengths. - Behavioral & Situational Questions: Practice thoughtful responses to common questions around collaboration, setbacks, teaching, and more. - Virtual & In-Person Interview Tips: Learn how to adapt your presence and delivery based on the interview format.
What you'll get from this package
Clear, confident answers to the most common and challenging PhD interview questions
A compelling research pitch that resonates with faculty and demonstrates fit
Real-time feedback and opportunities to improve your delivery and clarity
Strategic preparation for questions about your academic journey, goals, and interests
Practical tips for navigating both virtual and in-person interview formats
A personalized interview prep plan so you know exactly how to prepare leading up to the big day
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:
Interviews
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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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