Public Degrees Master’s Admissions Experts

Welcome to my profile! As I'm currently working on my Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and hold a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & in Biological Sciences from the University of Chicago, I bring a strong academic foundation to my coaching. I help applicants craft compelling, strategic applications for top MPH and MBA programs by combining firsthand admissions success with real-world career insight. Let's chat so I can help you create a standout application and play to your strengths! I was admitted to multiple top Master of Public Health programs and currently attend the #1 program in the country. Coming from a non-traditional background, I had to learn how to position my experiences, motivations, and career story in a way that resonated with admissions committees—experience I now use to help other applicants turn their backgrounds into strengths. Whether you come from a traditional background or one like mine, I know what it takes and have insight from a grad student perspective too -- graduating this Spring! Before grad school, I spent ~5 years in strategy consulting, giving me deep insight into the professional backgrounds and career trajectories that top MBA programs value. I’ve seen firsthand the types of experiences that successful applicants bring to business school and have helped candidates craft applications that clearly connect their past experience to their future goals. This perspective—combining graduate admissions success with real-world consulting experience—allows me to help applicants develop applications that are both authentic and strategically compelling.

I am a Master in Public Policy graduate and incoming PhD student at Harvard University. I bring both personal experience and professional insight into the graduate admissions process, having navigated competitive applications myself and supported others along the way. I’ve worked across academia, government, non-profit sector and international organizations, and I understand what top programs look for in candidates. I approach applications strategically, helping people to clearly communicate their story, sharpen their essays, and position their experiences in a way that resonates with admissions committees. Whether it’s structuring a compelling narrative, refining statements of purpose, or preparing for interviews, I focus on being practical, honest, and tailored to each applicant’s goals.

Welcome to my profile! I'm Emmanuel Ifeanyi, a future MBA candidate at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, with a strong background in finance and real estate from Santa Clara University. My diverse professional experience spans management consulting at Accenture, strategic finance at Mattel, and content creation with a significant social media following. I've successfully coached numerous individuals in navigating the complexities of master's program applications, leveraging my insights from roles at top firms like Deloitte and Dunbar Capital. Whether you're looking to refine your application strategy or need guidance on showcasing your unique strengths, I'm here to help you achieve your academic and career goals. Let's connect and craft a plan tailored to your success!

I am qualified to coach Masters applicants through first-hand experience of competitive postgraduate admissions. I was admitted to the University of Oxford’s MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology and awarded a full scholarship worth more than £50,000. My own application required me to present a coherent academic narrative across biomedical science, research, public health, and quantitative methods, while clearly demonstrating programme fit and long-term goals. I also have extensive mentoring experience, having supported multiple students with successful applications to leading universities in the UK and US. I provide structured, detailed feedback on programme selection, CVs, personal statements, research experience, scholarship applications, and interview preparation. My coaching is particularly suited to applicants targeting selective MSc programmes in public health, epidemiology, biomedical sciences, life sciences, business, management (including MBA) and related fields.

Welcome! I earned my master’s degree in Comparative Social Policy from the University of Oxford, where I developed firsthand experience with the graduate admissions process and the demands of a rigorous, internationally competitive master’s program. I understand that applying to graduate school is about more than presenting strong credentials. It’s about articulating a clear intellectual direction and showing why a particular program is the right next step. I help applicants develop that narrative, from identifying the experiences and interests that distinguish them to crafting compelling statements of purpose and personal statements. My background also includes degrees from Duke University and Stanford Law School, as well as experience practicing law as an associate at Gibson Dunn. I have built my career around research, persuasive writing, strategic communication, and distilling complex experiences into clear and compelling narratives. Whether you’re deciding how to position your academic and professional background, developing your statement of purpose, or refining your final application materials, I’ll help you present a thoughtful, cohesive application that demonstrates both what you have accomplished and where you want to go next.

I hold master’s degrees from both NYU and Clemson, so I understand firsthand what it’s like to apply to competitive graduate programs - and how to stand out. My 11+ years working in admissions at top universities have given me an insider’s perspective on what committees look for and how candidates can distinguish themselves. As an ICF-Certified Coach, I bring a supportive yet strategic approach to guiding applicants through the graduate admissions process. From refining your personal statement to highlighting your academic and professional achievements, I’ll help you craft an application that demonstrates your readiness and confidence.

Welcome! I’m a Harvard and Wharton graduate with professional experience spanning investing, consulting, and finance at Jonathan Rose Companies, Boston Consulting Group, Omidyar Network, and Goldman Sachs. I’ve coached applicants across MBA, MPP/MPA, and other graduate programs, helping them turn their experiences, ambitions, and values into compelling and cohesive applications. My approach combines strategic positioning with hands-on support—from identifying the stories that best differentiate you to refining essays, resumes, recommendations, and interview preparation. Whether you’re starting from a blank page or looking for a strategic second set of eyes on an application already underway, my goal is to help you build an application that is authentic to who you are and clear about where you’re going.

On coaching for MPA / MPP / Master of City Planning: I have helped many individuals in the past who are considering a Masters in Public Policy, Public Administration and even some in City Planning. I can help you understand how to plan your application process (timeline to take GRE, request recommendations, choose & coach recommenders etc.), review your application (resume, essays, writing samples) and prepare for interviews, if needed.

Welcome to my profile! With 20+ years experience in Admissions Consulting, Career Coaching, Education, and Recruitment, I've supported many candidates gain admission to top master's programs on the planet. My values are deeply rooted in quality education, global interconnectedness, and diversity & inclusion. If you're targeting a seat at some of the best schools in the world, working together, I'm confident we can get you there. As former Director of Recruitment for the Global MBA program at ESSEC Business School (Paris, France & Singapore) I know exactly what gives MBA applicants a competitive profile in the eyes of admissions committees. Previously in my role at France's prestigious Sciences Po, I offered countless workshops on how to write an impactful CV, as well as how to interview effectively. Prior to this, I worked in admissions & recruitment at Long Island University in New York. Additionally, as an English teacher for many years, most recently at the prestigious École de Guerre, you can rest assured that your essays will be critiqued for English grammar and spelling with the eye of a hawk. In 2020, I created Candidate Coach to do admissions consulting full time. Currently based between Paris, France and New York City - centrally located and globally connected to team up for appointments, no matter what your time zone in the world.

Experienced coach in Graduate / Master program application, having helped numerous students get into top schools. Grew up in the country side in Belgium with a humble socio-economic situation, got into the London School of Economics, worked as a consultant at McKinsey, now working at Microsoft in Dublin, living a life I never thought I'd one day achieve. Results - Coached 30+ students landing offers at McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Bain & Company, Roland Berger, AT Kearney, Strategy&, and so on. Guided 10+ mentees through McKinsey & Company's thorough interview process as a dedicated interviewee mentor while working at the Firm. Process - Prepared students for success in all stages of the process whether it's acing Final Round interviews with (Senior) Partners, excelling in Behavioural Skills interviews (on Personal Impact, Entrepreneurial Drive, Inclusive Leadership and, Courageous Change), crushing the Case interview, playing out the Imbellus Problem Solving Game or, blowing away HR in the initial CV screening and Cover Letter writing stage. Expertise - Known for unorthodox insights on boosting your chances of getting in, such as which offices best to apply to, to maximise your chances of landing the offer, which position is easiest to landing the offer and how to convert internships into full-time offers. Extensive knowledge on all industries, capabilities, practices, and locations of McKinsey & Company. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About me - Matthias is an Account Manager at Microsoft, former Junior Associate at McKinsey & Company based out of Brussels (Belgium), with engagements that took him to London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Geneva, and Nairobi. Focused on McKinsey's Public and Social sector (SHaPE) in topics such as Global Public Health, Urban Mobility, Education, Employment, and Food Security.