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Description
This package is built for ambitious applicants who are more than 12 months away from deadlines and want to proactively position themselves for success in top Master’s programs. Whether you’re still exploring your options or ready to start building your application story, this package helps you lay the groundwork for a standout submission. You’ll partner with a Leland coach to navigate the full landscape of the graduate admissions process—from big-picture strategy to tactical next steps. Together, you’ll focus on early moves that create long-term impact and give you a clear advantage come application season. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Application Strategy: Craft a compelling narrative that connects your academic, professional, and personal experiences. - Recommender Planning: Identify the right recommenders and build strong relationships that lead to standout letters. - Extracurricular Development: Strategize meaningful activities that reinforce your goals and strengthen your profile. - Timeline Building: Create a month-by-month roadmap to stay organized and reduce stress throughout the process. - Profile Assessment: Conduct a deep dive into your candidacy to highlight strengths and uncover areas to enhance. - Test Prep Planning (if needed): Outline a personalized test strategy for exams like the GRE or GMAT based on your timeline and goals. - School Selection: Curate a mix of programs that align with your academic interests, professional aspirations, and personal values. - Essay & Statement Planning: Brainstorm themes and develop early outlines for essays and personal statements that tell your story with clarity and conviction. Your coach will be by your side every step of the way, helping you make smart, high-leverage decisions early in your journey. This package is your foundation for a confident, well-prepared, and strategic Master’s application process.
What you'll get from this package
A clear application strategy that defines your unique narrative
Two (or more) recommenders selected and actively prepared to support your application
A thoughtful plan for extracurricular involvement (if needed)
A well-organized timeline you can confidently follow to meet deadlines
A clear profile assessment with insights on areas to improve or strengthen your candidacy
A well-defined list of schools that align with your goals and aspirations
A narrative you are eager to develop and communicate in your essays
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Services included:
School Selection
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
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Offered by Christine O.
Joined December 2025
2x Fully Free Masters from Stanford University | Essay and Interview Pro
I'm currently a dual master's student at Stanford, and I was accepted to every master's program I applied to during my first cycle. Both of my Stanford degrees were fully funded, and I also received full-tuition and full-ride offers from Johns Hopkins and Georgetown, so I know how to position applications that catch the attention of top programs and how to secure funding while you're at it. I can help with applications to any master's program, but I'm especially qualified to coach students applying to programs in history, policy, and international relations, since those align with the degrees I've completed. That said, the strategies I use (how to craft a compelling statement of purpose, how to tailor your application to what committees actually want to see, how to make your experience stand out) work across disciplines. Whether you need help figuring out which programs to apply to, how to frame your research interests, or how to polish your essays and CV, I've been through it and I know what works. I'll work with you on everything from program selection and timelines to statement review and interview prep.
$605.48
6h of coaching