Coleman College Counseling & Career Coaching
Getting into graduate school isn't just about grades and test scores. It's about how well you tell your story.
Every program you're applying to has its own requirements, its own essays, and its own definition of the ideal candidate. Multiply that across five, eight, or ten programs, each with different deadlines, different prompts, and different expectations, and the process becomes a serious undertaking.
The strongest graduate school applicants start with a clear strategy and make sure every piece of their application is working together to tell a cohesive, compelling story about who they are, what they've accomplished, and why this program is exactly the right next step.
Whether you're a college junior just beginning to research programs, a recent graduate ready to apply, a working professional returning to school, or someone who applied before and wants a stronger outcome this time, this is exactly what I help you do.
Want to learn more? Book a Discovery Call.
Statements of purpose, personal statements, diversity statements, letters of recommendation, CVs, interviews, and testing requirements — all of it happening at once, all of it with different deadlines, all of it matters. And unlike undergraduate applications, where the process is widely documented, graduate admissions can feel like navigating without a map.
I help you build a clear strategy, manage every detail, and put your best foot forward at every program on your list. Not just application help — but organization, accountability, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing nothing is falling through the cracks.
Service Options
The Graduate Consult
One focused meeting to assess exactly where you are, your academic background, target programs, testing, experiences, and timeline, and build a clear, personalized action plan. Includes 14 days of follow-up coaching via phone or email.
Best for: Applicants who want a clear picture of where they stand and what the right next steps look like before committing to more.
Graduate Unlimited Monthly
Comprehensive, flexible support throughout the graduate application process without a long-term contract. Up to four meetings per month, unlimited coaching via phone, text, and email, and dedicated essay review. Every aspect of your application is available from program research and strategy to statement of purpose coaching, CV review, interview prep, and decision support.
Best for: Applicants who want intensive, ongoing support.
Meeting Packages
Flexibility to work at your own pace between sessions. Includes ongoing coaching via phone, text, and email from payment through the date of the last meeting. Meetings are non-refundable, don't expire, and can be applied to other services.
Best for: Motivated, self-directed applicants who prefer to work independently with expert support available at key moments.
"I cannot express how thankful I am to have had Mrs. Coleman with me throughout my process. The advice and direction she was able to give me was priceless, and I would not be where I am now without her help." — Graduate Student
Want to know exactly what any of these services includes? A Discovery Call is the right place to go through the details together.
Questions graduate applicants ask the most often
Q: When is the best time to start? The earlier the better; ideally, the end of junior year of college, or 12-18 months before your target application deadline if you're a working professional. That said, it's never too late. Wherever you are in the process, there's a place to begin.
Q: What types of graduate applicants do you work with? I work with applicants to Master's, PhD, and professional programs.
Q: I applied in a previous cycle and wasn't admitted. Can you help? Yes. I'll help you understand what may not have been working and build a stronger strategy for this round.
Q: I'm still deciding whether graduate school is the right next step. Can you help with that? Absolutely, and this is one of the most important conversations to have before investing in an application. The Graduate Consult is designed partly for exactly this situation.
Q: I'm a working professional returning to school. Is counseling still relevant for me? Yes, and working professionals often benefit from counseling more than recent graduates do. Explaining a professional path, reframing work experience for an academic audience, and making the case for why graduate school makes sense at this point in your career requires a level of strategic thinking that's genuinely different from a recent graduate's application.