FOR GRADUATE APPLICANTS
Apply knowing how the decision actually gets made
Most people applying to grad school are guessing. I spent ten years on the inside, reading files and sending the offers, and I help you apply with that knowledge on your side.
Why listen to me
Nearly 20 years in higher education, ten of them inside UC graduate admissions
Ten admissions cycles on the committee side of the table
I managed the funding behind PhD offers, so I know how money shapes who gets admitted
What it’s like working together
"I had a vision for what I wanted readers to take away from my Statement of Purpose, but I couldn't translate that into my writing. I was also struggling to strike the right balance between telling the story of what prepared me for a doctoral degree and simply repeating my CV.
The level of detail in Bianca's feedback was beyond my expectations. She took the time to study the school I'm applying to, the department, the faculty I want to work with, and my CV, and she made sure every part of the prompt was addressed with equal attention. She showed me where I had the right material but needed to present it differently, what my essay was missing, and what information mattered at this stage. None of her feedback told me what to do. It helped me think about the ways I could improve the essay myself, so it still sounds like me.
Her feedback came with the right balance between care and direction. Any second thoughts I had vanished once I saw it."
— Anonymous, Child Development and Education
"Coming from an industry background, I was struggling to decipher the academic world, especially figuring out faculty outreach and writing a compelling statement of purpose. Bianca helped me understand how to engage with faculty research and strengthen my overall application strategy which I couldn't have done even with many hours of my own research. Her experience in the UC system and working closely with professors and reviewers clearly comes through in the concrete, actionable advice she provides."
—Anonymous 2026 Applicant
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The PhD-Ready Diagnostic
A free interactive tool that shows you where your application stands and what to focus on first. About twenty minutes, no cost, no account needed.
What it costs
Coaching runs from $150 an hour to $3,500 for full-cycle support. Most people land somewhere in between, and most don't need everything.
I don't write your materials. I give you feedback, structure, and strategy so the strongest version still sounds like you. And I can't promise an outcome, because nobody honestly can.
Application Roadmap Session- $225
90 minutes.
Clarity on your direction, program list, and timeline. Best if you're early or stuck.
SOP or Personal Statement Deep Review- $275
Feedback on clarity, fit, and positioning, plus a 20-minute debrief on what to fix first. Best if you have a draft.
Full-Cycle PhD Strategy- Regular rate $3,500 | Founding rate $2,000
Program list through final decisions. Faculty outreach, materials, interviews, funding offers. One rate covers every school you apply to.
Five founding spots for the 2026 cycle at $2,000. In exchange I ask for a written testimonial and permission to reference your experience. After those five, the rate is $3,500.
Faculty outreach sessions, CV review, mock interviews, hourly coaching, and bundles are also available. We'll figure out what you need on the call.
For context: Accepted.com charges $5,000 for comprehensive support on a single PhD application and $13,300 for eight. My rate covers your entire program list. (Published pricing, September 2026.)
Optional: not ready for one-on-one? The PhD-Ready Diagnostic tool or workbook are a great place to start.
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.
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