You were an invaluable resource when applying to PhD programs. You were able to leverage your expertise in the graduate admissions process as well as your experiences as a scientist to help shape my essay and refine my C.V. Additionally (and most importantly), your positive attitude helped build my confidence and pushed me to apply. I could not give a higher recommendation

Applying to a PhD program is a daunting task, especially since so little information on acceptance criteria is provided to the applicants. You have such a great knowledge of what universities are looking for, how to present yourself, and how to convince the top schools that you’re the best candidate. I wrote a few drafts of a personal statement before you started helping me and when I compared them to the final copy the difference was obvious. Not only did you help me with my writing style, but you knew how to maximize all of my strengths and how to present my weaknesses in a positive way. I had so many questions for you not only about my personal statement, but about grad school in general and you were always very receptive and insightful, thank you!

Nancy made a huge difference in my application to MIT. She asked me a lot of questions and helped guide me so that the application really reflected my experience and my aspirations. She has a way of figuring out what is unique about you and making sure you are communicating that. I also learned a lot from her about what to expect at MIT and she was right about all of it. It is an amazing place and she really helped me get here

I just wanted to give you an update on my plans for next year and to thank you again for all your wonderful help and advice. I ended up getting accepted straight out to University of Washington and getting interviews at Caltech and UCSF. Fortunately it looks like UCSF is the best fit for me (great synthetic biology research, close ties to emerging biotech industry and a vibe that I really liked). Thanks again for your help! Your input was invaluable in helping me get into a great program that I really like.

You help people make the most of what they have inside of themselves, and for that I’ll be forever grateful.

You helped me so much with my college application struggles, especially the essays, and gave me the confidence to go for Claremont McKenna College when I didn’t think I’d ever get in. Without your advice and encouragement I doubt that I would have applied to CMC, let alone get accepted. I may have had a rough start in college but now it couldn’t be better. I have opportunities and newfound strengths that I may not have had if not for CMC, such as spending the next year in Japan! Anyway, I am where I am because of you, so thanks again for your help.