Graduate School Admissions Coaching
Admissions Coaching for Regular People
Applying to Graduate School
If you’re considering applying to graduate school,
we’ve got good news and bad news.
The Good News
The job market for people with advanced degrees is solid. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that between now and 2032, the U.S. will average 500,000 job openings annually for people with master’s, doctoral, or professional degrees.
The Bad News
The bad news is that getting into graduate school is more competitive than ever. Applications are up while enrollment is down. As of the last survey conducted by the Council of Graduate Schools, graduate programs experienced a 3.9% increase in applications, but enrolled 4.7% fewer new students than the prior year.
What This Means When Applying to Graduate School
With the increase in competition, you’re going to have to plan your graduate school applications strategically, but you don’t have to be perfect. Your GPA doesn’t have to be phenomenal, your research background can be thin, but your application package has to be done with consideration and care. You’re going to have to work hard and work smart to earn your place in graduate school.
Admissions Coaching for Human Beings
Know what the most frequent questions we get from aspiring graduate students are? They’re about getting into graduate school without a perfect record. As admissions coaches, we get this question even from the strongest applicants. Most graduate students do not have a perfect record. Some students have a low GPA, don’t have research experience, failed a class, have been out of school for ages (Dr. Cristie here, I went back to Grad School after 4 years of selling chocolate), or have other blemishes on their records. Those are all important facets of your graduate school application, but they are not the end-all, be-all of getting accepted into graduate school!
It takes strategy and a strong application package in other respects, but no single challenge should prevent a student from applying. That’s what our graduate school admissions coaching does. We are here to help you prepare, craft, and submit a stellar application package. We’ll help you maximize your chances of acceptance and funding, even if you’re not super-human, just a super human.
Admissions Coaching Services
About Your Admissions Coaches
Graduate Student Success was founded over a decade ago by Academic Success Coach, Dr. Cristie Glasheen. Since then, our services have expanded to meet the needs of current and aspiring graduate students and early career professionals. We offer academic writing and review services, CV/resume review, admissions coaching, and graduate student success coaching for master’s and Ph.D. students.
Dr. Cristie Glasheen
Ph.D./Professional Degree Admissions Coaching
Dr. Glasheen is a graduate student success and academic writing coach. With two graduate degrees and a decade-long career in research before transitioning to coaching. She knows what graduate school admissions committees are looking for in their applicants. Dr. Glasheen started Grad Student Greatness (formerly Step Strong Coaching) in 2014 to help students who were struggling to complete their degrees. She has since recognized the need for better mentorship for first-generation or otherwise undersupported students going through the grad school application process. She also has a potty mouth and loves chatting with prospective students almost as much as she loves giant breed dogs (which is a lot).
Ms. Alecia Kipping
Master’s Degree Admissions Coaching
Ms. Alecia Kipping earned her master’s in social work from NYU and has spent over a decade in public service. She specializes in helping prospective master’s students strategize and craft their graduate school admissions packages for maximum results. She also offers productivity coaching for master’s and PhD students. She is an outspoken supporter of nontoxic productivity and embracing the strengths that come from neurodiversity. In her free time, she is an exceptional artist and the queen of frugal travel. If you ask nicely, she might even share international travel secrets.
Admissions Coaching Packages
Admissions Coaching Consultation
Free
Are you interested in going to graduate school but have a lot of questions, like how many schools should I apply to, or how do I get people to write strong letters of recommendation for me? This 30-minute, information-only consultation is free. We’ll answer your questions about the process, key steps, and things to watch out for as you start reaching for your dreams. Schedule Today!
Admissions Strategy Coaching Session
$99
This 50-minute session is designed to help you plan your graduate school application process and identify the key elements for your graduate school application package. This session covers:
‣ Prioritizing programs and application components
‣ Identifying your value proposition, that is, the information you need to convey to the admissions committee to demonstrate that they want you as a student
‣ Clarifying your story, i.e., the theme and elements that make your application package feel cohesive
‣ Making a plan for completing your application
Strategy Session and Application Review
$399
Get your questions answered, develop an application strategy, and execute it with our support all along the way. Includes:
‣ 50-minute Strategy Session
‣ Personal or Research Statement Review*
‣ CV/Resume Review
*Up to 3 single-spaced pages
The Whole Admissions Coaching Shebang
$649
Get start-to-finish support. Includes:
‣ 50-minute strategy session
‣ 2 rounds of personal or research statement review*
‣ 30-minute personal or research statement review meeting
‣ 1 round of CV/resume review
‣ 50-minute interview coaching and practice session
*Up to 3 single-spaced pages
Writing Sample Review
Price Varies
Graduate school admissions requirements for writing samples vary greatly. If your school requires a writing sample, check out our academic document review prices. All admissions coaching clients purchasing one of our packages receive a 10% discount on their document review.
Itemized Pricing
If none of our admissions coaching packages are what you are looking for, you can create a custom package. All clients get a 10% discount when purchasing multiple services.
‣ 50-minute coaching session: $99
‣ Personal or Research Statement Review: Starting at $150
‣ CV/Resume Review: Starting at $150
‣ Writing Sample Review: Starting at $150
Schedule a Free Consultation Today!