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I worked with Madeleine from the very early stages of my PhD application journey, when I had decided to apply but had little understanding of how the U.S. system actually works. As an international applicant, that initial gap felt significant, and her guidance immediately made the process clearer and more navigable. Having someone whose knowledge I trusted made me feel far less like an outsider. We worked together from the formulation of my research idea through to the final stages of my application. She helped me refine and develop my project, and provided detailed, thoughtful feedback on my statement of purpose and personal statement. She also guided me through more strategic aspects of the process, such as reaching out to potential advisors, and remained consistently available throughout. Madeleine not only helped in terms of clarity and structure, but the depth of her thinking has made my own thinking sharper. I found her questions and feedback both rigorous and intellectually engaging. She pushed me to sharpen my arguments and situate my work more precisely within the field. I’m very glad I had the opportunity to work with her. I would strongly recommend her to anyone applying to competitive PhD programs, especially those navigating the process from outside the U.S. system.

I had a great experience working with Laurisa. Communication with her was clear and consistent, and her feedback was direct, specific, and really useful. She helped me present my experiences much more effectively. I can't recommend her enough.

Claudia was clear and concise on teaching me how to become a better applicant.

Meghan gave us a lot of information in a short amount of time - a peek behind the curtain on how admissions decisions get made. Love that she stressed the importance of learning about yourself and what you actually care about so your application is authentic and not overly polished.

Lorena was very flexible in meeting my individual needs while working on my nursing school application. She reviewed my essays quickly, provided thoughtful feedback, and offered encouraging words and helpful advice!

Claire was super easy to work with and made the process way less daunting! I was able to flesh out my ideas with her and get more clarity on the objective of my stories/essays. She is wonderful and also just a super cool person, I can't recommend her enough :)

Michelle is one of the best coaches I’ve worked with! I started working with her while preparing for my GSB interview, and she was incredibly helpful throughout the process. Whenever I felt stuck or felt my answers weren’t strong enough, she offered thoughtful perspectives that helped me see things more clearly and improve in a natural way. During mock interviews, she could adapt to different interviewer styles based on what I needed, and always came up with insightful questions and practical suggestions. I’m really grateful for her support and would highly recommend her.

I had a great experience working with Fabio during my MBA interview prep. He conducted a mock interview with me and provided incredibly detailed, actionable feedback that made a noticeable difference in how I approached the actual interview. MBA Interview prep can be quite nerve-wracking, and what really stood out was how supportive and thoughtful he was throughout the process. I could clearly see the impact of his inputs in refining my responses and overall approach. I’d highly recommend working with him if you’re preparing for MBA applications.

While preparing my medical school application for the 2025-2026 cycle, I reached out to several coaches and advisors online. I hired multiple writing services to find my preferred choice and, after careful consideration, I chose to continue with Dr. Khan. Her attention to detail, the time she takes to understand your background, and her years of experience distinguish her advising. She was also very consistent with her response throughout the cycle, which made the process much less stressful. What stood out to me the most was her ability to make sure that I fully addressed each prompt in the best possible way, using my strongest characteristics while highlighting the most relevant parts of my story. She helped me prepare for situational judgment tests, select schools to apply to, and draft my personal statement, activities, and other essays for primary and secondary applications. With her guidance, I landed interviews at the University of Texas Southwestern, Long School of Medicine, McGovern School of Medicine, and Baylor College of Medicine. Beyond her writing skills, she also helped me immensely with interviews. She helped me choose wise words and provide confident, thoughtful answers, which eventually led to my acceptance into my top medical school of choice. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for sound advice and maximizing their chances of admission.