Get Into a Top MSRE/MSRED Program: Strategy, Story & Application Prep
This package is designed to help you craft a compelling, strategic, and authentic application for top Master’s in Real Estate or MBA real estate-focused programs like NYU, Columbia, USC, MIT, and others. Drawing from my own admissions experience and mentoring others through the process, I will guide you step-by-step through every component of your application. We will start with a full assessment of your academic and professional background and identify the best way to position your story for each program. Together, we will work on identifying the right schools for your goals, developing a unique admissions strategy, refining your resume to match graduate school standards, outlining and editing your personal statements and essays, and preparing for any interviews you may encounter during the admissions process. I will also provide strategic advice on navigating timelines, working with recommenders, and positioning your real estate interest or career pivot effectively, with specific insights into what different programs value most. Each session is customized to ensure your application materials are strong, cohesive, and compelling.
What's included
- Clients will leave this package with a fully polished graduate school resume, a strong and authentic personal statement, clearly organized short essays, and a well-prepared strategy for admissions interviews. They will gain a deeper understanding of what each targeted program is looking for and how to best highlight their background, skills, and real estate interests to align with those expectations. By the end of the coaching, clients will have a complete, cohesive application that tells their story in a compelling way, along with the confidence to present themselves effectively to admissions committees. Whether aiming for an MSRE, MSRED, or real estate-focused MBA track, clients will be equipped with a clear path forward and competitive application materials that maximize their chances of admission.
Meet your expert
Patrick S.
Helping You Break Into Real Estate | USC & NYU Alum
Patrick Shannon is a dedicated commercial real estate professional with experience across acquisitions, asset management, and capital markets. He currently works on Newmark’s Capital Markets team in Los Angeles, where he primarily focuses on large-scale office transactions across the West Coast while also underwriting select retail and industrial properties. Patrick earned his B.S. in Real Estate Development from the University of Southern California and his M.S. in Real Estate Finance & Investment from New York University through the Hirsh Fellows program, an accelerated honors track for top-performing real estate students. He currently serves on the University of Southern California Alumni Real Estate Network (AREN) Board. In 2023, he was also selected for the Harvard Business School Summer Venture in Management Program, joining a competitive cohort of future business leaders. Patrick has held roles with AEW Capital Management, Lincoln Property Company, and Matthews REIS, providing him with a well-rounded foundation across the commercial real estate investment lifecycle. As a coach, Patrick specializes in helping candidates: - Break into their first commercial real estate role - Master financial modeling and underwriting in Excel and ARGUS - Navigate applications to real estate–focused master’s programs - Prepare for interviews and networking with top firms
