For graduate applicants
Most people applying to grad school are guessing at how decisions really get made. I spent years on the inside, and I help you apply with that knowledge on your side.
Application strategy
Written for how committees read.
Interviews and offers
Prep with someone who was there.
After a hard cycle
Honest insight on what to do next.
Start here $37
The PhD-Ready Diagnostic
A low-cost workbook that shows you where your application stands and what to focus on first. The fastest way to get clear before spending on anything bigger.
Work with me directly
If you want hands-on help, we work one on one on your applications, interviews, and decisions. We start with a free call to see if it's a fit.
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I can't promise an outcome, and nobody honestly can. What I can give you is clarity and a real strategy, so you apply with confidence instead of guesswork.
Why listen to me
Nearly 20 years in higher ed, 10 in UC graduate admissions
Reviewed applications and sat in on committee conversations
Managed the funding behind PhD admissions, not just the essays
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