
Sonya K.
5.0
(9)
Coaching for Design & HCI Programs | Stanford d.school | ex-Microsoft
Studied at Stanford University
Worked at Microsoft
Available Monday at 4:00 PM UTC
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Sonya's Coaching Offerings

Craft Powerful Admissions Essays
Craft winning Master's essays through brainstorming, drafting, and editing
Starting at $6605h+ of coaching

Land Your Dream Master's Program — Getting Started Package
Build a strong foundation for standout Master’s applications
Starting at $6605h+ of coaching

Early Starters Master's Prep Plan
Get a head start on Master's admissions with expert strategy and planning
$7806h of coaching
Custom hourly
Get help with Editing, Interviews, and .
Sonya’s Master’s Programs Qualifications
As an alum of the Stanford d.school (the birthplace of design thinking!), I bring a blend of creative and analytical frames to help you navigate master's admissions. I coach students applying to design masters programs, including: - Stanford d.school's MS Design - Harvard's Masters in Design Engineering (MDE) - MIT's Media Arts and Sciences masters via the MIT Media Lab - Carnegie Mellon's Design School (several degree options) - Georgia Tech's MS in HCI or Masters of Industrial Design - University of Washington's MDes or HCDE programs - NYU's IDM - University of Michigan's Masters of Science in Information ...and many more! Whether you’re targeting design, HCI, or interdisciplinary innovation programs, I’d love to work together and tailor your application strategy to maximize your chances of success. I can help you in program selection, portfolio strategy & design, personal statements, and any program-specific requirements. Professionally, I've designed and built products at some of the largest tech companies (Microsoft, Meta) and done product and strategy work at AI startups. I've dabbled across a breadth of industries: enterprise productivity, fintech, ed-tech, gaming, accessibility, and VR. This broad exposure allows me to help applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to craft compelling, cohesive stories that position you to get into the program of your dreams! Feel free to reach out to discuss how I can support your journey!
Sonya can help with:
Editing
Interviews
School Selection
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Work Experience
Software Engineer
Microsoft
October 2018 - June 2020
Product Manager
Microsoft
August 2017 - October 2018
Education
Stanford University
Master’s Degree, Design Impact
2021 - 2023
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
Master’s Degree, Behavioural Science
2020 - 2021

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Bachelor’s Degree, Computer Science
2011 - 2017
9 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
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