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I worked with Michael on my Schwarzman Scholars application and briefly for my Princeton in Asia application. I got nominated as a semi-finalist for Princeton in Asia (application process ongoing), and while I didn't get accepted as a Schwarzman Scholar, I feel strongly that working with Michael helped me put my strongest possible application forward and am grateful to have worked with him. Having gone through the Schwarzman application process and program himself, Michael has a deep understanding of the types of insights admissions officers are looking for in an application and did an excellent job coaching me through how to structure my thoughts and build a strong narrative. Especially for folks who tend to get caught up in second-guessing yourself on applications, having a voice as sound as Michael's was helpful not just in materially improving my application content, but also in building my confidence in my voice as well. The materials from my Schwarzman application were so well crafted that they served as a strong foundation for additional applications, like the one I submitted to Princeton in Asia. Logistically, Michael helped me to structure the limited time that I have, breaking down the long and complex Schwarzman application into manageable portions and helping me to understand the strategic role each played in my application. During the period of time that I worked with him he was always quick to respond and highly communicative. His flexibility with being able to add / refund time was appreciated. For anyone considering working with Michael, I would 1) highly recommend it, 2) suggest you check out the plethora of free resources / seminars he has to offer on his profile, and 3) reach out to him! He's always been very easy to reach and open to chatting.

Kelly was amazing throughout the process of helping me prepare for PhD interviews in psychology programs. Our sessions were super focused, with clear agendas and really helpful mock interviews. I felt a significant difference between the one interview I had before our sessions and how confident I felt going in after- and it honestly showed (3 acceptances + 1 alternate out of 4 interviews). Couldn’t recommend her more!

Fast reply, sharing lots of examples, and made sure that I felt ready.

Dr. Khan's advice was genuine and her suggestions on what to do moving forward were well thought-out! She's knowledgable and flexible, and is a great mentor. She also follows up to make sure you are both updated. Love to work with her and she really cares about her students!

Akua could not have been more helpful throughout this process. On top of giving incredible feedback, she is so warm and encouraging. She was instrumental in helping me identify my 'why' and how to articulate it in my essays.

Sreya was incredibly supportive throughout my interview prep process. She always came to our mock sessions prepared with tailored, challenging questions that pushed me to think deeply about my responses. Because of our preparation, I found my actual interview to be surprisingly manageable. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for targeted and accurate interview prep!

I worked with Kevin on my MFE applications to Oxford and Cambridge. What sets him apart is his ability to find the strongest version of your story: he identified angles in my work experience that I had completely overlooked and helped me build an essay around them. Beyond the content, he creates a space where the stress of applications feels manageable. I left every session clearer and more confident than when I started. If you're applying to a competitive programme and want someone who genuinely invests in your success, Kevin is an exceptionally optimistic and cheerful coach!