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5.0
Ex-UC Berkeley MFE Director | 500+ Masters Admits | Quant Finance Expert
Studied at San Francisco State University
Worked at Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley
Are you ready to take the next step in your academic and professional journey? This coaching package is designed for students and professionals aiming to gain admission to competitive graduate programs in Business Analytics, Data Science, or Quantitative Finance. Led by Fiona Taft, former Executive Director of the UC Berkeley MFE program, this package offers tailored guidance built on deep expertise in admissions, career placement, and industry alignment. ✅ What You’ll Receive: Personalized School List Strategy: Target programs that align with your background, goals, and professional ambitions. Application Positioning: Craft a standout narrative that reflects your unique strengths and career focus. Statement of Purpose & Essays Review: Structured editing and feedback to articulate clear goals and authentic motivation. Resume Review & Optimization: Translate your academic, technical, and leadership experiences into a powerful admissions asset. Letters of Recommendation Strategy: Guidance on selecting the right recommenders and preparing them effectively. Interview Prep: Practice and refine your responses to the most common and toughest grad school interview questions. Background & Skills Assessment: Identify potential gaps and receive recommendations to enhance your profile (e.g., coursework, certifications, internships). Scholarship & Fellowship Guidance: Navigate available financial aid opportunities within and outside target programs.
A Clear Admissions Strategy You’ll know which programs to target, why, and how to position yourself competitively at each one
Tailored & Impactful Application Materials Your resume, personal statement, and essays will reflect your strengths, story, and fit—aligned with what top programs in analytics, data, and finance are seeking.
An Authentic & Compelling Narrative You’ll gain clarity on how to tell your story—whether you’re switching careers, building on academic strengths, or highlighting cross-disciplinary skills.
Strategic Recommender Planning You’ll have a plan for who to ask for letters of recommendation, and how to ensure they support your goals effectively.
Interview Confidence You’ll be ready to articulate your purpose, goals, and interest in each program through structured prep and mock interview practice.
Coaching delivered via live sessions.
I personalize and tailor the coaching sessions to each individual client based on their goals and style. I have experience reviewing applications for Top Master programs and know what reviewers are looking for in candidates. If you have video essays I have insider tips on how to approach those so you are viewed as a top candidate.
Response time within 1 hour if booking this package. I can schedule an intro call with you to discuss if this package is right for you or to create a customized package.
Services included:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Interviews
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
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End-to-end support for your Master’s program applications
Starting at $5,00020h+ of coaching
Craft winning Master's essays through brainstorming, drafting, and editing
Starting at $1,2605h+ of coaching
Practice realistic mock Master's interviews with a trained expert
Starting at $7653h+ of coaching
Get help with Financial Aid & Scholarships, Editing, and .
Joined June 2025
5.0
Ex-UC Berkeley MFE Director | 500+ Masters Admits | Quant Finance Expert
Fiona Taft is a highly experienced career and admissions coach for Master’s programs, with over a decade of demonstrated success in top-tier academic institutions such as UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. At Berkeley’s Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) Program, she was the Executive Director and Director of Careers where she directly influence and made admissions decisions, consistently achieved outstanding student placement outcomes (100% Internship placement & 95% placement by Graduatuib), designed and implemented strategic employer relations initiatives, and provided tailored coaching in quantitative finance and Data Science career pathways to students and early career professionals, networking, and interview preparation. In her prior role at Stanford, she led executive education programs and coached high-level professionals through career transitions and academic admissions processes. Fiona’s extensive background in admissions strategy, career development programming, and industry engagement—combined with her strong analytical and communication skills—positions her as a trusted guide for aspiring graduate students navigating the competitive admissions and recruitment landscape.
10h–20h of coaching