Statement of Purpose Package: 2 Rounds of Review
Turn everything you want to say into one clear story.
We start with a conversation. In our first session you tell me everything: what you’ve worked on, what keeps pulling you back, what you’re hoping this degree will change. No script, no polish. I listen for the tension in your story, the problem or gap that explains why you want this degree now and why a committee should care. That becomes the backbone of your essay. From there, you write and I review. I go through each draft on my own time, then we meet for 30 minutes so I can explain my edits and you can ask questions. Two full rounds, so the second draft gets the same attention as the first. I interview applicants for Georgetown admissions, and I’ve applied to programs in the US and Europe myself (Georgetown, ESSEC, Harvard Kennedy School). My own career moved from project management to procurement to sustainability strategy and policy, so I’m used to building one story out of a lot of pieces. What’s included: Kickoff conversation (60 min): talk it all through and find the tension/goal/ and why that anchors your essay Draft 1 review (60 min, async): written comments on structure, argument, and wording Draft 1 debrief (30 min): go through the edits together and plan the rewrite Draft 2 review (60 min, async): a full second read of your revised essay Draft 2 debrief (30 min): final changes before you submit Good fit if: you’re applying to a master’s program and have plenty to say but aren’t sure what your essay is really about yet.
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Meet your expert
Sarah D.
Harvard Grad | US & European Masters Admissions | French-American
I’m Sarah, and I love helping people write their essays and put together strong college and grad school applications. Beyond the essays, I can help with your resume, interview prep, building your school list, and keeping track of every deadline. I’ve been through a few application processes myself, from Georgetown for undergrad to ESSEC Business School in France to Harvard Kennedy School for my master’s. I also interview applicants for Georgetown and get to see firsthand what makes someone stand out. My career has been a bit windy, from project management to procurement to sustainability to policy, and it took me a while to see how it all fit together. So I know how hard it is to tell your own story. I like working through someone’s background with them, figuring out what to lead with, and shaping it into an application that feels like them. Beyond applications, I also coach on: - Breaking into sustainability: I’ve worked on sustainability strategy with multiple organizations and can help you understand the field, the trends and regulations shaping it, and how to position yourself for it (and build a healthy tolerance for jargon). - French: I’m French-American and a native speaker, and I can help you prep for written or oral exams. I promise to make French grammar a little less painful. Outside of work and coaching, I love cooking, running, and photography. If any of this speaks to you, I’d love to chat!