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Welcome to my profile! With a Ph.D. in American Studies/Public Policy from Université Paris Nord and extensive experience in academia and admissions, I am well-equipped to guide you through the Ph.D. application process. As the founder of The Admission Concierge, I specialize in crafting persuasive applications and preparing candidates for interviews, ensuring your unique strengths shine through. My background includes serving as an Associate Director of MBA Admissions at the University of Miami, where I increased enrollment by 12% annually and launched new master's programs. Additionally, my research experience at Harvard Business School has honed my skills in data analysis and report writing. Let's work together to achieve your academic goals—reach out to start your journey today!

Kimberly employs a tailored one-on-one approach, drawing on more than ten years of project management, leadership, STEM outreach, and mentorship experience in academia, government, nonprofits, and entrepreneurship. Here are a few words from her clients: "Once I started PhD coaching with Dr. Duong, she immediately helped me make adjustments to create the optimal plan." "PhD coaching is great because it’s really targeted for PhD students who feel stuck in their programs." "Dr. Duong never downplayed my personal responsibilities in order to push me towards my professional commitment." "Dr. Duong’s insight and coaching has completely changed the way I look at procrastination, which has been hugely helpful in making progress."

Welcome to my profile! I hold a PhD from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University. With my extensive academic background, I have a deep understanding of the challenges and intricacies of the PhD admissions process, which can be confusing and difficult. Together, I help you with school selection, hone your story and research ideas, and sell yourself so that you can feel confident submitting applications! As a coach, I have successfully guided over 5 clients in their journey towards securing admission to top PhD programs in their fields. My experience as a Communications Manager at Compass Family Services has honed my ability to effectively communicate and support individuals in achieving their goals. If you're looking for personalized guidance and expertise to navigate the PhD application process, I'm here to help. Let's connect and work together to make your dreams a reality!

With a Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology from Harvard University, I bring a unique interdisciplinary approach to Ph.D. admissions coaching, blending insights from anthropology, economics, and business. My experience as a Teaching Fellow at Harvard, where I led discussions and contributed to course development, has honed my ability to guide students through complex academic landscapes. As an Admissions Consultant with Admitify and The Ivy Institute, I have successfully mentored numerous students in crafting compelling applications that stand out. Whether you're navigating the intricacies of research proposals or personal statements, I'm here to provide tailored support to help you achieve your academic goals. Let's connect and strategize your path to success!

With over two decades of experience in education and admissions, Kelly brings a wealth of knowledge to PhD applicants. As a former Director of Admissions at Stanford University and a seasoned educational consultant she has a deep understanding of what top programs are looking for in candidates and how to navigate the unique graduate studies journey. Her experience spans roles at prestigious institutions and consulting, where she has guided countless students through the complexities of the application process. Whether you need help with crafting a compelling personal statement or strategizing your application, Kelly is here to provide tailored support to work together in making your PhD aspirations a reality!

I received my Ph.D. from the political science department at Columbia University. I did my undergraduate work at Stanford, earning a B.A. in international relations with honors in international security studies. I can provide expert advice on all stages of the Ph.D. journey, including how to craft your undergraduate education to best prepare you for a Ph.D. program, what the application process is like, what to expect in terms of coursework and teaching responsibilities, passing exams, writing and defending your dissertation proposal, and completing your dissertation.

Elevate your PhD journey with a mentor grounded in MIT (BS Math/CS & Physics, 2013) and Stanford (PhD Applied Physics, neuroscience/ML focus, 2023) excellence. With publications in Science/Nature and as an AI startup Co-founder/CTO, I’ve built a fast-growing company, honing my ability to mentor talent toward success. As CTO, I’ve led hiring and scaling a tech team of 10+, fostering growth and impact by assessing grit, skill, and communication. I’ll guide you through PhD applications, research development, and bridging research to venture. As a paid research facilitator for a prestigious PhD summer program, I sharpened my mentorship skills, delivering personalized guidance to drive student success. This is the caliber of tailored mentorship I bring to ambitious academics and future tech leaders.

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in finance and quantitative analytics, I am currently pursuing a PhD at London Business School. My journey includes a Master's in Financial Economics from Oxford's Said Business School and a BA from ITAM, where I was part of the admissions recruitment team. I have extensive experience in academia as a lecturer and have contributed to the design of admission exams at Banco de México. My unique insights into the admissions process, combined with my experience in both teaching and research, equip me to guide aspiring PhD candidates through their application journey. Let's work together to craft a compelling application that stands out. Reach out to start your path to success!

I am an AI researcher with a PhD and a postdoc at Weill Cornell Medicine, and I have published 34 peer reviewed papers, 23 of them as first author, at venues including ACL, CVPR, EMNLP and AAAI, with an h index of 17 and over 1,000 citations. Before that I did research at Microsoft Research Asia, ByteDance and Tencent, and I now run my own AI company. That background matters for one specific reason. Most PhD admissions coaching is done by people who are good at writing essays. I am someone who does the work your target programs are actually evaluating you on. When I read your statement of purpose, I am reading it the way a faculty member deciding whether to fund you for five years reads it: is this person asking a real question, do they understand what is already known, and will they still be productive when the first idea fails. Most applicants I meet do not have a credentials problem. They have a positioning problem. They list what they did instead of showing why it mattered and where it leads. That gap is fixable, and it is most of what I work on with clients: choosing programs and advisors that actually fit, turning scattered experience into a coherent research story, building a recommendation letter strategy, and preparing for interviews where you will be asked to defend your own ideas. I work with applicants across AI, computer science and computational fields, and I am comfortable working in English or Mandarin.

Welcome to my profile! With a PhD in German from Harvard University and decades of working with young adults seeking admission to graduate programs, I bring a wealth of academic and advisory experience to my coaching. As the Associate Dean for Fellowships and Research at a top-tier college, I have advised application processes for nationally competitive fellowships and graduate programs, helping students navigate the complexities of MA and PhD applications. My extensive background in academia, including teaching and administrative roles, equips me with the insights needed to guide you through your graduate admissions journey. Whether you need help with application strategy, research proposals, or interview preparation, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's connect and make your aspirations a reality!