University APPLICATION COACHING
Add some method to the madness that is university applications.
Graduate and undergraduate applicants accepted.
Choose your path
Whether you’re looking for full-service, hourly, or guided DIY support, I offer flexible options to fit your goals and budget, because I know firsthand what it’s like to apply without being able to afford a five-figure consultant.
The Method Coach supports applicants with proven strategies, structure, and storytelling— from the first draft to the final decision.
Supported DIY
Starting at
$2500
For self-driven applicants seeking a flexible price
Includes 2-hour assessment and personalized report, access to group coaching calls, and the full library of tools and templates.
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Full Service
Starting at
$3500
Best value for multi-school applicants
Includes 2-hour assessment call and personalized report, bi-weekly 1:1 sessions, access to group coaching calls, all tools and templates, and emergency calls as needed.
Hourly
Starting at
$500
Great for targeted, flexible support
Includes hourly, focused support based on your goals, with access to relevant tools and templates provided as needed.
The application process is not about proving yourself. It is about being empowered in your personal narrative.
About The Method Coach
The Method Coach provides methods and tools to make people’s lives easier. Backed by 20+ years of experience across sectors and Ivy League education, the firm helps create order from chaos—using proven methods, tools, and templates to make some of life’s most overwhelming processes work for you, instead of against you. Be it MBA applications or job search, the aim is the same: add some method to the madness.
Leveraging a unique combination of executive-level coaching, a supportive community, and battle-tested tools, the goal is to get you ready to crush those professional goals you’ve been putting off.
Drawing from my experience as both a successful MBA applicant and an application reviewer, I help you navigate every stage of the application journey:
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Strategy & Planning
Craft a personalized blueprint for success rooted in your values, strengths, and goals—then follow our proven step-by-step strategy to make the search work for you, not against you.
Candidate Profile Assessment
School Research & Selection
Application Strategy & Tracker
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Storytelling & Brand
Own your narrative with pride! Then refine it into an admissions-ready brand that wows. Renew or refresh the most foundational thing in your arsenal—your story.
Personal Narrative Development
Essay Ideation & Editing
Résumé & CV Coaching
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Content & Materials
Use our distinct formula to bring your résumé, essays, and recs into sharp focus—tailored to each school’s unique lens.
Extracurricular & Essay Mapping
School-Specific Customization
Letters of Recommendation Strategy
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Support & Success
Show up strong—from test strategy to interview intros to tough decisions—with support that also unlocks the often-overlooked power of AdCom and alumni networking.
Test Prep Timeline & Strategy
Interview Preparation
Decision Guidance & Budgeting
Meet Your Coach
I created The Method Coach to help people add some method to the madness that can be some of the most overwhelming processes ever — like MBA applications, career pivoting, and job search — so they can stop worrying about proving themselves and start letting their story shine.
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In the workforce for over 20 years, hiring manager for 15+ years
Ivy League education in U.S. & Europe, including Brown, UC Berkeley, & IE Business School
Trained by Berkeley Admissions—coached hundreds of applicants
Experience in higher education access reading hundreds of personal statements and applications
Worked in and with multiple Silicon Valley startups, including B-corps, for-profits, and nonprofits
Management generalist and consultant with breadth of experience across technology, education, digital media, hospitality, CPG, and more
Creator of the Reinvent Your Resume Workshop
What Sets TMC Apart
Not your average admissions consultant—The Method Coach brings structure, strategy, and substance to the process.
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Executive-Level Coaching
Work with a seasoned coach who brings Ivy League MBA experience, deep admissions insight, and a personal, high-touch approach to every engagement.
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Personalized Experience
We intentionally keep our client list small so we can offer individualized attention through both 1:1 and group coaching formats.
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Proven Tools & Templates
Access to proprietary trackers, school ranking frameworks, and networking systems that take the guesswork out of your application.
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Flexible Options
Choose the path that fits your style—Full Service, Supported DIY, or Hourly—so you get what you need most.
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Unique Specialties
We specialize in nontraditional applicants, international programs, as well as both MBA and EMBA hopefuls.
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Accessible Pricing
Fair and affordable pricing—because great coaching shouldn’t require luxury rates.