Research-focused PhD admissions advising
for STEM applicants.
Applying to PhD programs is more than grades and test scores. Strong applications demonstrate research potential, intellectual fit, and a clear understanding of your future goals. I help students build competitive applications by refining personal statements, perfecting statements of purpose, developing balanced school lists, and identifying advisor and lab matches. I provide practical guidance grounded in firsthand experience with STEM research and based on my experience mentoring undergraduates through this process.
Sessions available online or in person in Durham NC
Common Services
School/Lab List Creation
The most important part of picking a graduate school is not the school you attend. What is more important is the primary investigator you work for and the lab culture you work in. I will help you figure our what advisors could be a good match for you and then what schools you should apply to so that you can work with them.
GRE Advising
Students commonly wonder if they need to take the GRE or the GRE subject tests and how much a good GRE score matters for their application. I will help you determine if you need to take the GRE based on the advisors you are interested in working with. I also scored a 167 on the GRE and can help you build a plan to succeed if you intend on taking the test.
Personal Statement and Essay
I have accumulated a large amount of experience in applying for PhD programs, helping other apply for PhD programs, applying for and being awarded the NSF GRFP, and helping others apply for fellowships. Using this experience, I can help you perfect personal statements and other essays for both graduate school and fellowship applications.