Arrif A.
5.0
Got into Harvard with GPA under 3.0. I'll help craft standout essays
Studied at Harvard Kennedy School
Worked at Harlem Retrofit Lab and Design Partnership
Available tomorrow at 3:00 AM UTC
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Arrif's Coaching Offerings
Comprehensive Master's Application Package — Land Your Dream Program
End-to-end support for your Master’s program applications
Starting at $1,50020h+ of coaching
Craft Powerful Admissions Essays
Craft winning Master's essays through brainstorming, drafting, and editing
Starting at $3605h+ of coaching
Nail the Admissions Interview
Practice realistic mock Master's interviews with a trained expert
Starting at $2253h+ of coaching
Pay as you go
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Arrif’s Master’s Programs Qualifications
Arrif has helped clients get into these schools:
I got into Harvard Kennedy School with an undergrad GPA below 3.00 and a moderate test score, not because I had the perfect stats, but because I knew how to tell a powerful story. As a singer-songwriter with over 3 million views on YouTube, I’ve spent years crafting lyrics that resonate, and I brought that same skill into my admissions essays. My storytelling helped me stand out, and now I want to help you do the same. If you’re aiming for top schools and want to turn your unique background into a compelling narrative, I’d love to be your coach.
Arrif can help with:
Editing
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
About Arrif
Focused on advancing energy equity, renewable energy integration, and sustainable urban development. Experienced in driving community-focused solutions, enhancing operational efficiency, and promoting innovative sustainability practices. Outside of work, I’m passionate about music production and composition, with nearly 3 million views on my YouTube channel "RIFF."
Work Experience
Director of Sustainable Energy Technologies
Harlem Retrofit Lab and Design Partnership
May 2024 - January 2025
Led the integration of DERMS, virtual microgrids, and smart building technologies to revolutionize energy efficiency, resilience, and sustainability in urban environments
Project Coordinator
Brooklyn Waterfront Research Center
February 2024 - January 2025
A non-profit research and education center focused on Brooklyn’s waterfront Engaged stakeholders and the Brooklyn community, and facilitated cross-functional collaboration to drive developmental projects and contribute to the strategic urban growth of the area.
Energy Consultant Intern
Association for Energy Affordability
June 2024 - September 2024
A non-profit providing energy services and training for low-income multifamily buildings Provided energy consulting for low-income multifamily buildings in NYC under the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
Associate Managing Director
SSK Plastic Company Limited
October 2022 - July 2023
Revolutionized family business that supplies injected plastic parts directly to vehicle manufacturers by integrating lean manufacturing principles. Enhanced product quality and expanded business opportunities through strategic investments backed by thorough ROI analysis.
Project Engineer
Schneider Electric
March 2021 - September 2022
Secured high-profile projects in major urban developments and pivotal infrastructure sectors, emphasizing innovative and sustainable solutions to address urban challenges.
Delivery Analyst
ExxonMobil
October 2019 - March 2021
- Developed automation tools that streamlined operational processes, reducing processing time by ~75%. - Orchestrated a programming event, training 50+ colleagues in Visual Basic (VBA) coding.
Management Trainee
ExxonMobil
July 2018 - August 2018
Education
Harvard Kennedy School
Master's Degree, Public Policy
2025 - 2027
Incoming candidate for the Harvard Kennedy School, Class of 2027.
City University of New York
Master of Science - MS, Sustainability in the Urban Environment
2023 - 2024
Grade: 3.88 Scholarship: CUNY Building Performance Lab Scholarship Academic Project: Directed energy-efficient retrofits in West Harlem, especially low-income communities, creating toolkits and resources to support stakeholders, enhancing Local Law 97 compliance and fostering sustainable, community-driven solutions Energy Consulting, Policy Analysis and +7 skills
King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang
Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering
2015 - 2019
Activities and societies: President of the Department. SCADA, Process Automation and +4 skills
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Arrif has helped clients get into these schools: