Master’s Programs Admissions Coaches

In addition to her undergraduate admissions experience, Kelly has also read and evaluated thousands of graduate applications as well as served as an academic advisor. At the Stanford Graduate School of Education, Kelly was a one-person operation, overseeing all aspects of graduate admissions operations, application reviews and academic advising for prospective students. Kelly reviewed 3,400+ graduate applications annually and uses that experience when guiding students in developing their graduate school narratives, research plans, strategic school lists, and crafting their personal statements to fit their specific schools of interest. During Kelly’s career in admissions, she reviewed applications from around the world as well as the US, in all majors, as well as BFA, MFA, and joint degree programs in Education and Law, and Business and Public Policy.

Hello and welcome to my profile! With a Master's degree from Columbia University and a Bachelor's from the University of Chicago, I bring a strong academic foundation to my coaching. As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Etsy and a former Lead Machine Learning Scientist at Peacock, I have a deep understanding of the technical skills and strategic thinking required to excel in competitive master's programs. Additionally, my role as an Adjunct Instructor at NYU Courant has honed my ability to guide students through complex concepts and help them achieve their academic goals. Whether you're looking to refine your application strategy or need support with your personal statement, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and craft a plan to get you into your dream program!

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.