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Complete Admissions Audit - Optimize Your Profile for Top Schools
Complete Admissions Audit - Optimize Your Profile for Top Schools
Offered by Heather J.
5.0
Ex-Carnegie Mellon AdCom | 300+ Admits | Waitlist, LoR, & SoP Strategies
Studied at Rollins College
Admissions Committee at Carnegie Mellon University
Description
Want a clear read on your competitiveness—and exactly what to fix before you apply? The Admissions Profile Audit gives you a comprehensive, one-time evaluation of your full application profile. Along with the session itself, I spend asynchronous time reviewing your materials and researching your target programs so you get a focused SWOT / skill-gap analysis, a transcript and coursework review, and tailored recommendations on your CV, essays, and recommender strategy. Perfect if you want expert, actionable guidance and additional essay support.
What you'll get from this package
60-minute live coaching session to review audit results
Personalized roadmap outlining strengths, weaknesses, and next steps to enhance application
Targeted recommendations to improve application impact and competitiveness
Suggestions on recommender strategy
Transcript and coursework analysis
Essay and CV feedback
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Majority of this is asynchronous / done prior to a one time meeting with clients
Services included:
Waitlist Strategy
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
Editing
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Offered by Heather J.
Joined June 2025
5.0
Ex-Carnegie Mellon AdCom | 300+ Admits | Waitlist, LoR, & SoP Strategies
I served on the Admissions Committee at Carnegie Mellon for the MSCF Program (heavy in data science, ML, stats, math, and finance) as a representative from Career Services. As part of the committee, I evaluated hundreds of candidate materials - including CVs, application essays, video interviews, and conducted some interviews. By sitting on the committee, I also learned what faculty were looking for in coursework, academic rigor, and grades from candidates. In total, I've spent 10 years coaching Masters and PhD applicants (both those fresh from undergrad and those looking to pivot careers) research programs, prepare essays & CVs, connect with alumni & industry professionals, refine their portfolio, and upskill to prepare for admission into competitive programs. I'll help you understand the different programs' requirements and help you manage multiple applications in one cycle - while ensuring you're aligning your interests, materials, and skills with programs that will get you closer to your career goals. My approach is direct, adaptable, supportive, plus Autistic- and ADHD-friendly: mitigating anxiety and minimizing the overwhelm that comes with navigating graduate admissions on top of the rest of your life. You can check out some articles I've written for incoming grad students on QuantNet and my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/acrosscareers
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