Coaching Packages - En route to Graduate School
These coaching packages are ideal for senior undergraduate students applying to a graduate program in the United States (yes, including Puerto Rico). All packages include a self-assessment that will help your coach define goals with you, create a plan to achieve your goals and find opportunities for you.
3-month coaching:
Self-assessment - to define goals, understand current level of knowledge and skills, assess interests
Craft documents for (1) graduate program - personal statement, research statement, CV, etc. Includes two rounds of edits and feedback.
Deciding on a graduate program - discuss your options and relevant factors, and how to access information
Social media presence - assess and improve social media presence
Bi-weekly 45-min virtual meetings OR monthly 60-min virtual meetings- check-in and monitor progress towards goals
6-month coaching:
Self-assessment - to define goals, understand current level of knowledge and skills, assess interests
Applying to graduate programs - advice for contacting programs, visiting institutions, using your network, etc.
Craft documents for (1) graduate program - personal statement, research statement, CV, etc. Includes two rounds of edits and feedback.
Fellowships and scholarships - craft documents for one (1) fellowship or scholarship. Includes two rounds of edits and feedback from coach and experts.
Deciding on a graduate program - discuss your options and relevant factors, and how to access information
Social media presence - assess and improve social media presence
Bi-weekly 45-min virtual meetings OR monthly 60-min virtual meetings - check-in and monitor progress towards goals
Coaching Packages -Preparing for a future in STEM
These coaching packages are ideal for non-senior undergraduate students and other individuals interested in applying to summer research internships and are considering applying to graduate programs in the United States (yes, including Puerto Rico). All packages include a self-assessment that will help your coach define goals with you, create a plan to achieve your goals and find opportunities for you.
3-month coaching:
Self-assessment - to define goals, understand current level of knowledge and skills, assess interests
Craft documents for (1) summer program - personal statement, CV, etc. Includes two rounds of edits and feedback.
Social media presence - assess and improve social media presence
Bi-weekly 45-min virtual meetings OR monthly 60-min virtual meetings- check-in and monitor progress towards goals
6-month coaching:
Self-assessment - to define goals, understand current level of knowledge and skills, assess interests
Applying to graduate programs - discuss your options and relevant factors
Craft documents for (1) summer program - personal statement, CV, etc. Includes two rounds of edits and feedback.
Scholarships - craft documents for one (1) scholarship. Includes two rounds of edits and feedback from coach and experts.
Considering graduate programs - discuss your options, advice for contacting programs, visiting institutions, using your network, etc.
Social media presence - assess and improve social media presence
Bi-weekly 45-min virtual meetings OR monthly 60-min virtual meetings - check-in and monitor progress towards goals
You will be one step closer to STEMpowerment with consistent coaching.
While we do offer individual services, these one-time interactions rarely lead to long-term confidence and empowerment. We recommend a minimum of 3-months of consistent coaching to see progress.
If you’re not sure which package or service is for you, schedule a Free Consultation or read our FAQs.
Individual Services
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Graduate School - Where to apply?
This service is for individuals seeking guidance throughout the process of considering graduate programs and selecting which programs to apply to. We will meet to discuss goals, interests and factors that can influence your decision. You will receive a guide to help you in the process. This will be a one-time, 1 hour virtual session.
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Graduate School - Applying
This service is for those who already selected the graduate programs to apply to. Your coach will provide thorough feedback on an application document (i.e., a personal statement, research statement, Resume/CV, etc.). Includes (2) rounds of editing, no meetings.
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Social Media Presence
Social media is frequently used to establish professional connections. Your coach will walk you through the basics of professional social media profiles and getting into the habit of using social media for career and professional development. This will be a one-time 1.5 hour virtual session.
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Fellowship Application - NSF-GRFP
This service is for undergraduate students interested in submitting an application to the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program. We will meet virtually two times, for 1 hour each time. The first meeting will be to discuss the fellowship and how to get started on writing the two statements. The second meeting will be to discuss a draft of both statements. This service includes one (1) round of editing.
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Fellowship Application - Others
This service is for undergraduate or graduate students interested in submitting an application to the fellowship of their choice. We will meet virtually two times, for 1 hour each time. The first meeting will be to discuss the fellowship and create a plan to collect all the materials necessary for the application. The second meeting will be to discuss a draft of materials. This service includes one (1) round of editing.
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General Scholarships and Travel Awards
Most scholarships and travel awards require similar materials (i.e., short statements answering prompts, Resume/CV, etc.). This service is for undergraduate and graduate students who want to get started on an application to a scholarship or travel award of their choice (or one of those we shared in STEMpowerment Resources). Includes one (1) round of feedback and editing.
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Conferences
Whether a virtual or in-person, conferences are excellent platforms for you to explore career pathways and other opportunities. This service is for undergraduate or graduate students preparing to attend a conference and seeking to maximize the experience. You and your coach will create a plan to be more intentional about your time in the conference and easily navigate the space. This will be a one-time, 1 hour virtual session.
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Summer Research Programs - Applying
This service is for undergraduate students who already selected the summer programs of interest. Your coach will provide thorough feedback on the documents and materials for one (1) application. This service includes two (2) rounds of editing, no meetings.