Graduate School Admissions
For applicants to PhD and master's programs in the sciences
Why work with me
PhD in Biological and Biomedical Sciences from Harvard University, with dissertation work at Harvard Medical School / Joslin Diabetes Center under Rohit N. Kulkarni. NIH F31 Predoctoral Fellowship awardee, Sternlicht Director's Fund recipient (one of two), and a research mentor for undergraduate, PhD, and MD/PhD trainees during my postdoctoral appointment at UT Health San Antonio.
I've sat on graduate admissions committees and reviewed applications; I've also written my own statements that opened doors to competitive programs. Both perspectives shape how I work with applicants.
Who this is for
Undergraduates, post-bacc researchers, and career-changers applying to PhD or master's programs in biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry, or related fields. I work with applicants targeting top-tier research programs.
Format
Sessions are 60–90 minutes. Most applicants engage me from spring/summer through application season in the fall. Remote sessions are available everywhere; in-person available in San Diego/Coronado. Bilingual English / Spanish.
Investment
- Free 20-minute introductory call — to determine fit before any engagement.
- Hourly consultations: $275/hour.
- Comprehensive application package: $3,500
- Up to 6 programs
- Program-fit analysis (research interests, faculty alignment, lab dynamics)
- Statement of purpose, draft-by-draft
- CV review and research-experience framing
- Recommendation strategy and faculty outreach guidance
- Interview preparation (faculty meetings and lab visits)