How you see your role as an admissions advisor?

I see my role as a blend of coach and mentor — offering both perspective and guidance, while making sure you stay in the driver’s seat of your own journey.

As a mentor, I bring the insight that comes from having been through this process myself, as well as guiding multiple people. I share the strategies, lessons, and frameworks that have worked for me and for other clients in similar situations.

As a coach, I step back. I ask questions, often a lot of them, to help you clarify what you really want, what’s getting in the way, and how best to move forward. I help you uncover your own answers.

This balance — what I think of as passionate detachment — allows me to guide gently but clearly. I offer structure, direction, and a sounding board, all while preserving your sense of agency. Your results are your own, and I’m here to support you in achieving them on your terms.

My objective is to provide a clear roadmap, a framework that’s grounded in real experience but tailored to your path. I’ll share what I’ve seen lead to success, and I’ll help you avoid costly detours. But ultimately, this is your journey. My role is to reflect, challenge, support, and guide, not to decide for you.

In many ways, I see myself as a parachute: I’m here to help you land safely, avoid unnecessary turbulence, and navigate the process with more clarity and confidence.

I've written an in-depth article on my philosophy of admissions consulting, you are welcome to check it out.

What types of 1-on-1 work do you offer?

The beauty of individual work is that it can be tailored to the needs of a person I'm working with.

I most often work with:

• document review, eg review of your personal statement or motivation letter, essay on a legal topic, or a writing sample;
• profile assessment & background analysis;
• helping generate ideas & topics for a personal statement, motivation letter, or another essay.

or guiding people through any part of the application they need.

If you are interested, please fill out a short application form.

If you have a custom request not covered by the above, please reach out and we'll discuss it.

How does 1-on-1 advising look like?

If you just need a 1-hour consultation, simply reach out, and we'll schedule it.

For more in-depth support, such as profile analysis & assistance with application documents, the process involves several steps:

1. Application Form: I begin by reviewing your application form, which helps me get an initial impression.
2. ‍Diagnostic Call: We have a free 20-minute initial call to determine if it's a good fit. During this call, we’ll discuss your goals, what’s been challenging so far, and how I can support you. I can only take on a few clients, and it's essential that we like each other.
3. Application Development Session: If we decide to proceed, I invite you to an application development session. We dive deep into your questions, whether it's analyzing your background, idea generation, essay feedback, or anything else. Before the session, I send you an invoice. The session typically lasts 1 hour and takes place via Zoom.‍
4. Follow-up: After the session, I send you my detailed analysis and recommendations on how to proceed. If you asked for document review, I provide feedback in writing as well.
5. Optional: If you choose to continue with a more comprehensive advising program, we can begin a mentoring or coaching relationship. I'll send you an invitation to sign up, complete the payment, review the agreement, and schedule our next application development session.

If you're interested, please fill out a short application form.

How Long Does It Take to See Results?

For sessions focused on ideation, essay feedback, or profile analysis, you'll start seeing tangible results almost right away. After an online session followed by my feedback, you’ll walk away with a clear framework, a renewed sense of direction, and a lot of new ideas to go on. That part moves quickly.

But writing, especially the kind of reflective, strategic writing required for applications, is a more complex process. It takes time. Ideas need space to settle and take shape.

Think of writing like cooking.
You wouldn’t stand over a pot, waiting for the potatoes to boil faster, so why expect your brain to deliver perfect essays on demand?

Essays are networks of thought.
They need time to develop, deepen, and connect. The issue isn’t that you’re not thinking or writing fast enough. The issue is that many people enter this process with unrealistic expectations, often shaped by a culture that celebrates speed over depth.

If this is your first time doing this kind of writing, give yourself permission to figure it out.

Build in time to:

• explore and research,
• sit with your ideas,
• find your flow,
• try multiple angles (and abandon most of them),
• revise, edit, and reshape,
• let your thoughts incubate — actually boil the potatoes before trying to serve them.

Allow room to troubleshoot, shift direction, and change your mind.
That’s not a detour. It’s part of the process.

What is the investment for your services?

With my education and experience, I could be working at a top New York law firm, earning $200,000 annually, with an hourly rate of $450–$750.

But I chose a different path. My passion lies in helping others achieve what I’ve achieved—making the transformative power of high-quality education accessible to more people.

That’s why I’ve structured my services to be available at a fraction of the cost of a top master's program (eg, Harvard's LL.M. costs $116k for 2024-25), without compromising on the quality or depth of support.

• Comprehensive advising packages: €2,500–€6,000 (payment plans offered)
• Targeted services, such document review, profile evaluation, brainstorming essay ideas: €250–€500
• Hourly consultations: €150

Please keep in mind that if you want something to be done urgently, it'll cost more.

I believe that my personalized, expert approach to admissions will give you the best chance of not only getting accepted but also making your investment back through scholarships.

Additionally, I’ve made a wealth of valuable materials—blog posts, guides, and courses—freely or affordably accessible on this site. These resources are designed to empower anyone, regardless of budget, to pursue their education goals.

This pricing reflects my commitment to providing expert, accessible support while maintaining the highest standards for each client I choose to work with.

To schedule a free initial diagnostic call, please fill out a short application form.

Do you guarantee admission?

Fortunately or unfortunately, there are no guarantees when it comes to university admissions.

And just to be clear, my services and materials do not offer any form of legal advice, guarantee, promise of acceptance, or preferential access to any institution. What they do offer is expert guidance, support, and a proven process to help you put your best foot forward.

Admissions decisions are influenced by many factors, including some that are simply out of our hands. What you can control is the strength of your application — and that’s where I come in. It’s a bit like taking a writing course: I teach you the tools, techniques, and strategies, but you still have to write the story.

I can’t promise admission (no one can — not legally, anyway).

What I can promise is this: If you fully engage with the process and apply the models, techniques, and insights provided, you’ll craft the strongest application you’re capable of — and give yourself the best possible shot at success.