Public Degrees Master’s Admissions Consultants

Welcome to my profile! With a Master of Health Administration from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and experience as an Admissions Interviewer, I have an insider’s perspective on what top programs seek in applicants. Currently, I manage Strategic Operations at Stanford Health Care, bringing firsthand industry insights into the healthcare landscape. Beyond my professional work, I am passionate about mentoring aspiring healthcare leaders. I have successfully coached multiple individuals who have secured spots in competitive master’s programs and prestigious administrative fellowships. Whether you need strategic guidance on your application, compelling essay feedback, or interview preparation to stand out, I’m here to help you present your best self to admissions committees.

You have a story worth sharing: I am here to help you tell it. As a Gates-Cambridge Scholar, Rhodes Scholarship Finalist, and an incoming MD candidate at Columbia University, I bring a unique perspective to the graduate school and competitive international fellowship application processes. My academic and professional journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of what top programs seek in applicants. I have successfully coached multiple individuals and have sat on professional panels, helping individuals craft compelling applications to best highlight their strengths and communicate their unique story. Whether you need guidance on personal statements, recommendation letters, interview preparation, or anything else, I am here to personally help you navigate your path to achieving a place in your dream program. I am excited to work with you!

Here's something people don't know about me: prior to business school, I worked on Capitol Hill and for a lobby group of business CEOs. I chose not to go to HKS because I didn't need more politics in my life. However, policy is in my blood, and I love working on the all MPP type applications, including Columbia's SIPA or Georgetown, or Johns Hopkins SAIS. For the Kennedy School, in the two-year and the mid-career program I have close to a 95% success rate. That's because in addition to thinking like a policy wonk, I consider these applications a labor of love. There's no interview for HKS, and the application and resume are demanding! But I'm here for it.

Hi, I’m Becky Song, Founder & Executive Director of Ivy Journey, Wharton MBA, former Wharton admissions fellow, and admissions coach with 15+ years of experience helping applicants earn admission to top graduate programs. For master’s applicants, my specialty is helping strong candidates turn their academic, professional, and personal background into a clear, differentiated admissions strategy. I’m especially strong with applicants targeting MS, MiM, MSBA, MFin, policy, management, analytics, AI/ML/engineering/STEM-adjacent, and career-pivot programs where schools need to see not only strong credentials, but also a compelling reason for why this degree, why this program, why now, and why you. My clients have earned admission to top programs and universities including Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, UPenn/Wharton, MIT, Columbia, Yale, Duke, Johns Hopkins, UC Berkeley, UCLA, NYU, Vanderbilt, and more. I also bring firsthand career strategy experience from management consulting, pharmaceutical/life sciences, research, entrepreneurship, government & nonprofits, which allows me to help applicants connect their graduate school goals to a credible long-term career story. I can help you with school selection, application strategy, personal statements/statements of purpose, resumes, recommendation strategy, scholarship positioning, interviews, waitlist strategy, and final application reviews. My approach is strategic, direct, and deeply personalized: we’ll identify your strongest admissions angle, sharpen your positioning, and make every part of your application reinforce a cohesive, memorable case for admission.

I went to Harvard Kennedy School and Stanford GSB, which means I've sat on both sides of the admissions process this coaching is built around, first as the applicant, now helping others get there. Before business school, I was an Army officer; after, venture capital and AI innovation. Both jobs taught me the same thing: how to read a person's story quickly, find what's actually compelling in it, and cut the rest. If your essays are flat, I'll tell you why. If your interview answers ramble, I'll help you tighten them. I'm not here to cheerlead; I'm here to get you in. I also have experience with applying for competitive scholarships and international programs. I was awarded a Rotary Scholarship to study in King's College London, amongst other programs.

Welcome to my profile! With a dual degree from Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School, I bring a unique blend of business acumen and public policy expertise to my coaching. I have successfully guided over 30 clients into top-tier MBA and policy programs, including HBS, MIT Sloan, Tuck, Stanford, and Wharton, by helping them craft compelling narratives that highlight their unique personal and professional stories. My experience as a consultant at The Bridgespan Group and my leadership roles in both the non-profit and public sectors equip me to offer a holistic approach to your application, ensuring every element tells your authentic story. Whether you're from a traditional or non-traditional background, I'm here to help you answer the critical "Why MBA" and "Why Now" questions with confidence. Let's work together to unlock your potential and secure your spot in the program of your choice!

Welcome to my profile! With a Master's degree from the University of Oxford and another from the University of Edinburgh, I bring a wealth of academic experience to my coaching. Over the years, I've successfully guided 62 individuals through the intricacies of master's program applications, helping them secure spots at top institutions. My approach is tailored to each client's unique strengths and aspirations, ensuring that their applications stand out. Whether you need assistance with personal statements, interview preparation, or overall application strategy, I'm here to help you achieve your academic goals. Let's connect and craft a winning application together!

I can help you prepare a sole policy degree application or a joint degree application. This includes support on the quantitative resume, guidance on supplemental materials, and positioning private sector-oriented applicants with a career transition towards public service.

Welcome to my profile! As a former consultant, applying to Masters of Public Health programs was daunting. But, through my personal experiences writing SOPHAS, getting letters of recommendations, I was able to get into Harvard, Yale, and Dartmouth with over $100k of scholarships. I have used this experiences to help others in a similar situations to get into their dream MPH programs. My background includes a Bachelor's degree in Public Policy from Duke University, where I graduated with Highest Distinction and completed an honors thesis. Whether you need assistance with application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Reach out to start your journey towards your dream master's program!