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Comprehensive Master's Application Package — Land Your Dream Program
Comprehensive Master's Application Package — Land Your Dream Program
Offered by Mike H.
5.0
Former Director of Program and Admissions at Stanford
Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Worked at Stanford University Graduate School of Business
Package Description:
This package is meticulously designed for aspiring Master's program candidates seeking to enhance their likelihood of acceptance by enlisting the expertise of a seasoned coach to guide them through the intricate application process from start to finish. Here's a comprehensive overview of what this package entails: 1. Initial Kickoff and Planning Session: Embark on an extensive kickoff session delving into your background, goals, experiences, potential recommenders, aspirations, and more. Together, you'll develop a customized plan specifically tailored to your Master's program application journey. 2. Program Selection: Collaborate closely with your coach to compile a list of optimal Master's programs aligned with your profile, aspirations, and preferences. 3. Application Strategy: Engage in in-depth discussions with your coach to identify your unique strengths as an applicant and strategize on effectively showcasing them throughout your Master's program application. 4. Personal Statement Brainstorming, Advising & Editing: Receive expert guidance and feedback from your coach throughout the personal statement crafting process, ensuring your narrative effectively highlights your motivations, experiences, and aspirations. 5. Supplemental Essays Advising & Editing: Receive personalized advising and editing support from your coach to refine your supplemental essays, ensuring they align with each program’s specific requirements and expectations. 6. Activity Descriptions: Work closely with your coach to select and articulate extracurricular activities, experiences, awards, and honors in a compelling manner, enhancing the overall strength of your application. 7. Letters of Recommendation: Strategize with your coach on selecting and engaging potential recommenders, crafting polished recommendation requests, and ensuring the submission of strong and supportive letters. 8. Complete Application Review: Your coach will conduct a meticulous review and final edit of all application materials, including personal statements, essays, activity descriptions, and letters of recommendation, ensuring a cohesive and compelling application package. 9. Interview Coaching: Prepare thoroughly for Master's program interviews through mock interview sessions conducted by your coach, equipping you with the confidence and skills necessary to excel (one mock interview per program). 10. Final Review: Your coach will conduct a comprehensive review and provide final edits on all application materials to ensure they are polished and aligned with your overall narrative and objectives. 11. Waitlist Strategy (if applicable): Receive guidance and support from your coach in developing a targeted action plan to enhance your chances of admission if placed on a waitlist. To summarize, you are drafting a world-class coach onto your team to help you with every step of this competitive process. They will check-in in regularly, share honest/constructive feedback freely, and ensure you are on the right track.
What you'll get from this package
A clear application timeline and plan, to ensure you stay on track and hit Master's program application deadlines
Compelling personal statement that is differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful
Expertly articulated extracurriculars and activities in the Experiences section of your Master's program application
Strong recommender prep documents that you'll pass off to your recommenders to ensure they write world-class recommendations for you
A polished final application that you can feel proud of submitting and sharing with the admissions team
Confidence to ace admissions interviews through mock interviews and additional role plays for difficult-to-answer questions
Unique and interesting supplemental essays — tailored to each program you decide to apply to
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
You are eligible to switch your coach any time during the first two weeks to ensure you have found the right fit for you. Comprehensive package services are limited to the schools and application round selected at the beginning of the engagement. Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Interviews
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
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