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Package Description:
This package is built for PhD applicants who are nearing the finish line and want to submit their materials with clarity and confidence. You’ll partner with a PhD admissions coach to review and refine every part of your application—from your CV and research statement to personal statements and supplemental essays. Your coach will provide detailed, constructive feedback to ensure your materials are aligned, impactful, and tailored to each program. Whether you're applying to one school or many, this is your final quality check to make sure your application reflects the very best version of your academic and research journey. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Comprehensive Application Review: Full review of all application components—CV, statement of purpose, personal statement, and any required writing samples. - Strategic Feedback: Thoughtful, actionable edits and suggestions to align your materials with your academic goals and the expectations of your target programs. - Final Edits & Polish: Refine your written materials to ensure clarity, cohesion, and persuasive storytelling. - Submission Confidence: Walk away knowing your application has been reviewed by an expert with deep knowledge of the PhD admissions process.
What you'll get from this package
Polished and professional documents, including your CV and all written components
Cohesive messaging across your entire application
A stronger narrative that ties together your academic history, research goals, and program fit
Final proofing to eliminate distracting errors or inconsistencies
The confidence that your materials are ready for submission
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
Editing
Secondary Review
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Greetings! I'm Dr. Tray Stuckey and I'm excited to your graduate/professional school and career success coach! With a Doctorate of Education from Northern Illinois University, over a decade of experience on the faculty at The Ohio State University, and 25 years of diverse higher education career experience in total, I bring a wealth of knowledge in navigating graduate education and education career development. I also have deep knowledge in my areas of focus: educational psychology, research methods, instructional design & technology and online teaching and learning. I have years of experience as a hiring manager in education and I have been actively involved in admissions decisions for graduate programs, providing me with a deep understanding of what academic institutions are looking for in graduate school applicants and career professional candidates. My experience includes mentoring new and advanced doctoral and master's students and helping them navigate the complexities of graduate school applications, program matriculation, academic coursework success, and thesis/dissertation completion. I also provide guidance with professional and personal goal-setting, self-regulation and time management, navigating complex interpersonal relationships (such as with advisors/committee), and securing employment in academic and non-academic settings. My experience as a working mother while completing my own graduate degrees, eight years of online teaching/remote work, and guiding "working professional" online graduate students gives me a unique perspective on balancing family, school, and work while also practicing self-care. Whether you need guidance on crafting a compelling research proposal, how to manage a difficult thesis/dissertation committee, or advice on interview preparation, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's work together to achieve your academic and career goals!
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