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Description
This package is designed for applicants who want to write compelling, authentic essays that elevate their Master’s program applications. Whether you're just starting to brainstorm or refining final drafts, this package provides expert guidance to help your story stand out. You’ll partner with a Leland coach to clarify your narrative, highlight your strengths, and shape essays that resonate with admissions committees. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Kickoff & Planning: Discuss your background, goals, and experiences to lay the groundwork for essays that align with your personal and professional journey. - Application Strategy: Identify key strengths and differentiators to emphasize across your materials, creating a cohesive and standout application. - Essay Brainstorming: Explore themes and storylines with your coach to uncover authentic, impactful narratives. - Essay Development: Write and shape essays that clearly convey your fit for the program and reflect your unique voice and aspirations. - Essay Refinement: Receive detailed feedback and edits to polish your essays for clarity, cohesion, and confidence at submission. This package is ideal for applicants who want to craft essays that are powerful, purposeful, and fully aligned with their goals.
What you'll get from this package
Compelling essays that are differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful — tailored to each school you decide to apply to
A deeper understanding of who you are, what impact you plan to have on the world, and why different programs should care
An outline and several drafts of essays that get you closer to the final polished version that will stand out to admissions teams
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Services included:
Essays
Editing
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Offered by Martin F.
Joined August 2022
4.96
*10 yrs experience* | 100+ master admissions | Leland Top Coach ('23 & '24)
With over a decade of experience, I’ve helped candidates gain admission to the world’s most competitive master’s programs in the U.S. and Europe—including MIT, Stanford, Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, and the Harvard Kennedy School. My work spans a wide range of programs including engineering, finance, public policy, economics, data science, and more. Qualifications include: ◉ 100+ successful master’s admits across MPP, MPA, MFin, MEng, MSc, and interdisciplinary programs ◉ Tens of millions in scholarships and fellowships secured for graduate school candidates ◉ Leland Top Coach in both 2023 and 2024 (since rankings began), with reviews highlighting high-touch, strategic support ◉ Formal admissions experience at the Harvard Kennedy School, including collaboration with the head of Admissions to revamp evaluation processes and coordinate knowledge-sharing with M7 MBA programs (e.g., HBS, Wharton, Booth) to align HKS selection criteria with leading graduate admissions standards I’m especially helpful to: ◉ International applicants navigating U.S. and UK graduate admissions ◉ Engineering, finance, and data science applicants needing help translating technical experience into accessible, compelling narratives ◉ Scholarship-seeking candidates applying to fully or partially funded programs ◉ Joint/concurrent degree applicants balancing cross-disciplinary positioning (e.g., MPP/MBA, JD/MPP) ◉ Applicants with modest GPAs or test scores who need to reframe their academic potential ◉ First-gen, LGBTQ+, and BIPOC applicants seeking culturally informed guidance ◉ Applicants overwhelmed by multiple essays who need help creating a cohesive and differentiated story ◉ Reapplicants or waitlisted candidates looking to re-engage through informal channels
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5h - 10h of coaching