UPenn/Columbia Grad: Admissions Coach
$250/hour
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Introduction: Hi there, I'm Fatima!
Over the past 8 years, I have worked with 200+ students on their admissions strategy and applications. My clients have gotten into the top schools in the country including Harvard, Columbia, UPenn, Cornell, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, U of Chicago, NYU, UC Berkeley, and USC.
Specializing in admissions to highly selective schools, I am well-versed in what elite universities look for in an applicant—leadership, passion, curiosity, work ethic, and grit, amongst other things. These qualities (and more) can be demonstrated using the various pieces of the admissions puzzle. I assist you in navigating each of these pieces, including course selection, extracurriculars, personal brand, college selection, testing strategy, essays, and interviews. So no matter what stage of high school you're in, I can help you take your next steps. In fact, the earlier we start (I'm looking at you freshmen), the easier this process becomes, and the greater your chances of success.
Once, I was exactly where you are right now, frazzled by the increasingly complex college admissions maze and the blinking cursor on a blank word document. After I figured this process out for myself, I went on to major in Political Science at UPenn, where I was also a Benjamin Franklin Scholar, made Dean's List, and graduated with Honors. I, then, went on to study investigative journalism at Columbia Journalism School and write stories for major national outlets.
Writing has been my passion since I was a child, and it's something I'll be doing for the rest of my life. I love words and totally nerd out on how to put them together. And I am super stoked to partner with you on your goals, whatever they may be. We got this!
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Naaz Z.
May 19, 2023
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If you are seeking a college admissions coach who truly cares about your child's future, I wholeheartedly recommend Coach Fatima from Penn Grad: Admissions Coaching. Her expertise, personalized approach, and unwavering support is what helped my daughter get into the college of her choice, Sarah Lawrence College. Throughout the process, Coach Fatima's unwavering belief in my daughter's abilities instilled confidence in her. Her motivational pep talks, constructive criticism, academic advice and mentoring pushed my daughter to surpass her own expectations, resulting in remarkable achievements and a well-rounded application. We talked about it later, my daughter and I, that we believe all the efforts and meetings paid off. From the brainstorming of essay topics to providing insightful feedback on drafts, Coach Fatima's help in crafting impactful personal statements proved instrumental in highlighting my daughter's individuality and showcasing her true potential to admissions officers. Thanks Coach Fatima!
Details: Completing applications • Writing essays • Selecting colleges • High school Senior • Once a week • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Jane S.
Feb 21, 2024
Fatima is an incredible college coach. She was recommended to me by not one but two of my friends, and she successfully guided both of my kids through the college application process. She is an expert in her field and is extremely dedicated to each of her students. She spent time getting to know my kids, their goals, and their story. Her passion for writing as well as her editing skills were hugely helpful during the essay-writing process. Moreover, she was available to schedule time for a phone call whenever I reached out, and her care was apparent at every step of the way. Fatima’s experience coupled with her individualized approach and her warmth, kindness, and sensitivity provided invaluable support and feedback throughout our college application journey. I highly recommend her!
Estee M.
Dec 27, 2022
I had a great experience working with Fatima, and I would recommend her without hesitation to anyone who is starting the college application experience. Her familiarity with the process and her expertise in the field elevated my applications to a level I could not have reached alone. She was there for me every step of the way, from making prospective lists of colleges to editing essays to helping me choose the right school for me. She was invaluable to me during this time period and I am grateful I was able to work with her.
Jonathan P.
Aug 28, 2021
Working with Fatima was an absolute pleasure! I wrote my essays and talked to Fatima about my extracurriculars. She was able to take all of this information and help me put it in a way that showed how passionate I am about my interests. I knew I had a strong application with my extracurriculars, academics and letter of recommendations. However, the essays really pushed me over the top. Instead of writing what the admissions officers wanted to hear, she encouraged me to write using my authentic voice. This allowed my personality to shine through, which was important since most in-person interviews were cancelled and it’s just hard to show personality over Zoom. When I was done, I was extremely pleased with the results and process.
Fatima also made me a better storyteller. I honed skills working with her that I will use for the rest of my life. For example, I learned how to efficiently research the colleges to determine how I could contribute to the university and figure out if their culture was a good fit for me. Using this method, I was able to narrow my college search down to 6 colleges that were a good fit. Of these 6 schools, I was accepted into 5 of them, eventually deciding to attend an Ivy League school that was perfect for me.
These are just a few of the reasons why I highly recommend Fatima. It would be impossible to list all of them in one review!
Tracey D.
Aug 8, 2021
Fatima is an excellent college coach. She is extremely personable, professional, knowledgeable and flexible. With her guidance, my son was able to narrow down topics and focus on areas that made him stand out on his college and scholarship applications. As a result, he got into his 1st & 2nd choice schools and several top 25 schools with generous scholarships. Fatima is genuinely interested in the success of her students and makes herself available on short notice to meet application deadlines. My son enjoyed working with her and had nothing but positive things to say about their sessions. This was an application cycle like no other, so I really appreciated Fatima’s ability to simplify a stressful and complicated process!!!
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Humna Fatima Bhojani