With a Master's degree in Global Affairs from Tsinghua University as a Schwarzman Scholar, I bring a wealth of experience. Growing up in a small town in South Africa, earning a prestigious international scholarship once felt like a distant dream. After navigating the competitive application processes for the US, UK, and China, I’ve become passionate about mentoring aspiring scholars through the scholarship process. From crafting a strategy to acing interviews, I will support you in reaching your academic ambitions, every step of the way. Having experienced firsthand the complexities and rewards of securing prestigious scholarships, I understand the transformative impact they can have on your life and career. Let’s work together to achieve your dreams.

Welcome to my profile! I'm Joseph M. Kemp, JD, MBA, MSEd, the CEO & Founder of JMK & Co., a grad school admissions consultancy. A Little About Me: Ivy League Graduate JD & MBA Graduate from the #1 Public University in the Nation Master's in Education from the #1 Graduate School of Education in the Nation MBA & Master's Admissions at Carnegie Mellon University MBA Admissions Interviewer at the University of Michigan - Ross School of Business Awarded over $1.3 million in law school scholarships BA & MBA covered fully 9+ Years as an Educator Fortune 500 Experience Big Tech Experience BigLaw Experience Worked with 100s of students 100s of interviews completed I have four degrees, including a BA, JD, MBA, and MS in Education. I graduated from CUNY, the University of Michigan, and the University of Pennsylvania and have helped many students land prestigious internships and get into grad school. We have a 100% law school acceptance rate, however, we cannot guarantee acceptance.

I have written roughly ten applications for graduate fellowship programs and was fortunate to be awarded the Rhodes, Truman, and Knight-Hennessy Scholarships to fund the entirety of my graduate education. I've also worked with dozens of applicants with these programs and love helping others find programs that align with their goals, present themselves authentically, and ultimately have fulfilling experiences in graduate school. I have deep expertise in the entire process, from selecting recommenders to writing essays to ultimately interviewing. My students have applied to programs ranging from law school to MBAs to masters and doctorate program in the natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences, so if you're interested in a graduate fellowship please reach out!

I am an alumnus of the 7th cohort of Schwarzman Scholars at Tsinghua University, where I earned a Master's of Management Science in Global Affairs between 2022-23 and was selected from competitive pool of 3,000+ applicants (<5% acceptance rate). I bring firsthand experience and deep insights into what makes a successful master's application and I've previously helped advise candidates who have gone on to be accepted to prestigious graduate programs across China, Europe, and the United States. Throughout my educational journey, I've learned how to strategically frame and present one's leadership, academic, and professional accomplishments to highlight their unique strengths and successfully stand out.

I've supported students with admissions to MBA programs, MPH programs, master's of psychology programs, and more.

On coaching for MPA / MPP / Master of City Planning: I have helped many individuals in the past who are considering a Masters in Public Policy, Public Administration and even some in City Planning. I can help you understand how to plan your application process (timeline to take GRE, request recommendations, choose & coach recommenders etc.), review your application (resume, essays, writing samples) and prepare for interviews, if needed.

Former music major, professional pianist, arranger, composer, and member of the Tabernacle Choir. I also help students navigate the music audition process for competitive programs

Top-rated graduate-school admissions coach with experience at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) Admissions Office, elite Ivy Advisors consultancy, and Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Career program. I am a good fit for dual / concurrent degree, underrepresented / BIPOC, and international applicants. In my 10 years of coaching, some big wins include helping an individual from Malaysia secure admission to HKS and assisting another candidate with a 3.2 GPA and 145 (Quant) / 158 (Verbal) secure admission to a top 5 MBA with 60% funding. My coaching approach is guided by extensive admissions committee work and the fact that I went through this process myself. I was personally accepted to 5 top MBA programs and the Harvard Kennedy School with over $1 million in scholarship offers. During my time at HKS, I collaborated extensively with the head of the Admissions Office on revamping the AdCom process. I also hosted a 3-part admissions series attended by over 500 applicants on topics such as "The Classroom Experience in a Tri-Sector (private, public, and nonprofit) Environment" and "Navigating HKS as an Underrepresented Minority." Perhaps my biggest achievement in the Admissions Office is founding the Essay Buddy Review Program, pairing 100 current students with prospective applicants and *doubling* the number of Black and Latinx admits after 10 yrs. of stagnation. I am especially helpful to: ◉ candidates who are overwhelmed by the sheer number of essays in applications and want to strategically use each one to showcase a different strength ◉ international applicants looking for guidance on the U.S. program nuances ◉ joint / concurrent degree applicants ◉ candidates seeking scholarship funding ◉ applicants from the private sector who want to demonstrate seriousness for a public policy degree ◉ waitlisted or rejected applicants who want to make a compelling case for their candidacy through informal channels

Welcome to my profile! I'm a highly experienced coach specializing in helping individuals navigate the competitive landscape of master's programs. With a PhD from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia University, I bring a strong academic background to my coaching practice. Additionally, I have firsthand knowledge of the admissions process, having served on the admissions committee at Cornell University. I have also worked as a Communications Manager at Compass Family Services, where I honed my skills in guiding individuals towards their goals. Whether you need assistance with application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to provide personalized guidance and support. Reach out to me today and let's work together to make your master's program dreams a reality!

I have had several years experience with College Admissions consulting, helping students get into their dream schools including some of the most competitive institutions nationally and internationally (UCLA, Cornell, UPenn, Duke to name a few). I have also specialized in helping students apply to niche programs, graduate and MBA programs, and schools like Brigham Young University, but that's not all. My professional career has included my role as a management consultant, where I built pricing models for insurance companies, evaluated presidential foundations’ programming, and improved marketing at large corporations. What most informs my approach to admissions, however, is my time working on the other side of the admissions process as Director of Admissions for the University of Redlands School of Education and later Regional Director of Enrollment and Operations for both the School of Education and the School of Business. In addition, I was an Assistant Director of Recruitment for the Claremont Colleges, where I was responsible for the recruitment and marketing strategy of the Keck Graduate Institute working with prospective science and engineering students. Right out of my graduate program at Harvard, I worked for Google's HR department and at Kaplan, developing a national curriculum in reading, math and writing for K-8th graders. I've co-authored a Kaplan textbook on writing and was responsible for training instructors on best practices in pedagogy. As someone with a wide range of experiences personally and professionally, I love helping students shape and mold their own stories to help them stand out in the crowd. In my free time, I love all things British royals, ballroom dancing, traveling internationally, and watching movies with complex plot lines.