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Step Into Your U.S. Master’s Dream — Starter Coaching Package

Step Into Your U.S. Master’s Dream — Starter Coaching Package

Offered by Sarah D.

5.0

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Harvard Grad | US & European Masters Admissions | French-American

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Studied at Harvard Kennedy School

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Worked at Danone

Description

This package is designed for ambitious international applicants who want to build a strong U.S. Master’s application foundation with expert support—without committing to a full, end-to-end engagement. Whether you’re just beginning to explore U.S. programs or looking to clarify your strategy, this flexible option helps you focus on what matters most, right now. You’ll work one-on-one with a Leland coach to strategically tackle the parts of the U.S. admissions process that will have the greatest impact. Your coach will help you navigate cultural and academic differences, prioritize your time, identify key areas of opportunity, and build momentum toward your target programs. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: Initial kickoff and planning session: Dive into your background, goals, and timeline to co-create a personalized game plan. Profile evaluation: Get honest, strategic feedback on your strengths, gaps, and overall competitiveness for U.S. admissions. Program selection: Curate a list of U.S. Master’s programs that align with your academic interests, professional goals, and personal preferences. Application strategy: Define the key differentiators in your story and map how they’ll come through across your materials. Essay brainstorming & editing: Explore pivotal experiences and uncover strong thematic angles to anchor your U.S.-focused narrative. Resume review: Reframe your resume to highlight international experience, academic achievements, research, leadership, or professional work—tailored for U.S. admissions expectations. Recommender strategy and prep: Select the best combination of recommenders (at home or abroad) and equip them with thoughtful prep documents. This package is ideal for international applicants seeking high-leverage support early in the process. It’s your launchpad to a compelling, well-positioned U.S. Master’s application that helps you stand out globally.


What you'll get from this package

A clear application timeline and plan, to ensure you stay on track and hit your US Master's program application deadlines

Compelling personal statement that is differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful, catered to US adcom readers

Expertly articulated extracurriculars and activities in the Experiences section of your Master's program application

Clarity on whom to select as recommenders and how to prepare them - navigating cultural differences

Unique and interesting supplemental essays — tailored to each program you decide to apply to


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

Refund Policy

Services included:

Interviews

Waitlist Strategy

School Selection

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

Letters of Recommendation

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Editing


Sarah D.

Offered by Sarah D.

Joined April 2026

5.0

Harvard Grad | US & European Masters Admissions | French-American

I love helping people make sense of their experience and turn it into a compelling, convincing story, whether that means crafting a statement of purpose, refining essays, or building a coherent narrative out of a complex resume. As a French-American graduate of Harvard Kennedy School, ESSEC Business School, and Georgetown University, I have firsthand experience with admissions processes in both the US and Europe, and can support applications to programs on either side of the Atlantic. My own path has been non-linear — spanning procurement, operations, and risk and sustainability strategy across the public, private, and research sectors — which means I'm especially attuned to helping applicants who have varied backgrounds or simply aren't sure how to connect the dots. If you're applying to a master's program in the US or abroad, or navigating a cross-sector pivot, I'd love to work with you.

Starting at $332.50

5h+ of coaching