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This package is designed for aspiring PhD candidates who want to craft a compelling and standout personal statement, maximizing their chances of acceptance. This package includes the following, but feel free to adapt based on your unique situation and goals: - Initial kickoff and planning session: Begin with an in-depth session to discuss your academic background, research interests, and goals. Your coach will help you create a roadmap for writing a standout personal statement. - Personal statement brainstorming: Work closely with your coach to uncover key themes, experiences, and research passions. Together, you'll identify what makes your candidacy unique and how to showcase it effectively. - Personal statement drafting: Collaborate with your coach to draft a strong and authentic personal statement, focusing on effectively aligning your narrative with the priorities of your target programs. - Personal statement editing: Refine your personal statement through multiple rounds of feedback from your coach. They will help you polish the structure, tone, and content to ensure it resonates with admissions committees. - Final review: Your coach will complete a thorough review of your personal statement, ensuring it is submission-ready and highlights your academic potential. To summarize, this package pairs you with a world-class coach who will guide you through every step of creating a standout personal statement. They will provide honest and constructive feedback, helping to ensure your personal statement reflects your strengths, motivations, and aspirations.
A compelling personal statement that is differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful
An outline and several drafts of your personal statement, refined through multiple rounds of feedback and edits
A polished final personal statement that you can feel proud of submitting and sharing with the admissions team
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
Editing
Essays
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Expert help on your PhD essays, recommendations, resume, and more
Starting at $1,50020h+ of coaching
Ensure your PhD application is polished and submission-ready
Starting at $2183h+ of coaching
Get help with Editing, Interviews, and .
Abigail also coaches for MBA, College, Master’s Programs, and Career Coaching. View all.
Joined June 2025
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HBS | AI Strategist at PwC | PhD Application Expert
I’m Abigail, an AI Strategist at PwC and an admitted student to Harvard Business School. Beyond my professional work, I’ve coached students pursuing advanced degrees across a range of disciplines — from Psychology PhDs to Engineering PhDs at UC Berkeley to Math PhDs at top programs. I know how challenging and competitive these applications can be, and I bring both personal experience and proven coaching success to help you stand out. Whether you need guidance on developing your research narrative, refining your statement of purpose, or preparing for interviews, I’ll work with you to build a strong and authentic application that maximizes your chances of admission.
5h+ of coaching