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Strategic Graduate School

Admissions Consulting

Transform your graduate school aspirations into acceptances with expert guidance tailored to your academic and career goals.

Specialized Support for Graduate School Success

Graduate school admissions require a fundamentally different approach than undergraduate applications. Success depends on demonstrating research potential, professional readiness, and a clear academic focus.

My graduate school admissions consulting process helps applicants navigate this landscape with confidence.  We'll develop a strategic plan that positions you as a compelling candidate for your target programs.

Comprehensive Graduate
Admissions Consulting

This package includes

Academic and Career Assessment

  • Evaluation of interests and career goals

  • Academic strengths and experience analysis

  • Program fit assessment and exploration

  • Timeline planning for optimal preparation

Strategic Program Selection

  • Research of graduate programs aligned with your goals

  • Faculty research matching and identification

  • Program culture and environment evaluation

  • Application requirement analysis across programs

Application Excellence

  • Personal statement development and editing

  • Statement of purpose crafting and refinement

  • Resume/CV optimization for academic audiences

  • Writing sample preparation and review

Application Management

  • Timeline creation and deadline tracking

  • Application component coordination

  • Letter of recommendation strategy and management

  • Interview preparation for programs that require them

Ongoing Partnership

  • Regularly scheduled meetings throughout junior and senior year

  • Progress monitoring and strategy adjustments

  • Decision-making support and program comparison

  • Transition planning and preparation for graduate school

A Personalized Strategy for Graduate School Admissions

Graduate school admissions are highly competitive and field-specific. My consulting approach recognizes that each student's path is unique, requiring customized strategies based on their academic discipline, career goals, and personal circumstances.

Research-Focused Guidance
I help students identify and articulate their research interests, then connect those interests to specific programs and faculty who align with their goals.


Holistic Application Strategy
Every component of your graduate school application should work together to tell a cohesive story about your potential and fit for the program.

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