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Land Your Dream Master's Program — Getting Started Package

Land Your Dream Master's Program — Getting Started Package

Offered by Viren V.

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Ace Your Master's Application with a Carnegie Mellon ML Expert

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Studied at Carnegie Mellon

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Works at Paloa Labs

Description

This package is designed for motivated Master’s applicants who want to build a strong application foundation with expert support—without committing to a full, end-to-end engagement. Whether you're just starting your Master’s journey or looking to clarify your direction, this flexible option helps you focus on what matters most, right now. You’ll partner with a Leland coach to strategically tackle the parts of the process that will have the greatest impact. Your coach will help you 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 your target programs. - Program selection: Curate a list of 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 narrative. - Resume review: Reframe your resume to highlight academic achievements, research, leadership, or professional experience—tailored to Master’s admissions. - Recommender strategy and prep: Select the best combination of recommenders and equip them with thoughtful prep documents. This package is ideal for applicants who want high-leverage support early in the process. It’s your launchpad to a compelling, well-positioned Master’s application that helps you stand out.


What you'll get from this package

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

Compelling personal statement that is differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful

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

Clarity on who to select as recommenders and how to prepare them

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


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

Refund Policy

Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).

Services included:

Interviews

Waitlist Strategy

School Selection

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

Letters of Recommendation

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Editing


Viren V.

Offered by Viren V.

Joined June 2026

5.0

Ace Your Master's Application with a Carnegie Mellon ML Expert

My approach to coaching comes from lived experience, not theory. I recently navigated the graduate admissions process myself and earned offers from the following top programs: The University of Toronto Masters of Science in Applied Computing, Carnegie Mellon Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Engineering, Columbia Dual MBA/Executive MS: Engineering & Applied Science, UC Berkeley Electric Engineering & Computer Sciences Master of Engineering, and Carnegie Mellon Master of Science in Machine Learning program. I have confirmed my decision to attend the Machine Learning program at Carnegie Mellon this fall. Before that, I graduated Summa Cum Laude from UT Austin with a 3.96 GPA in Computer Science. I know firsthand what it takes to build a compelling application because I have done it across both technical and business programs. My strength is narrative strategy. I help you identify the through line in your experiences, position your story for the specific program type you are targeting, and write essays that are punchy, defensible, and free of inflated claims. Beyond admissions, I bring real-world credibility as someone that has worked at startups, big companies, and nonprofits as well as research experience. I will give you honest assessments, not validation, and I will work with you draft by draft until every word earns its place.

Starting at $475

5h+ of coaching