NEW PROGRAM
GRADUATE ADMISSIONS
6-Week MFE Admissions Application Bootcamp
You have the coursework. The projects. The internships. The research. Maybe several years of work experience.
Now you have to turn all of that into an application that makes sense to someone who doesn't already know your story.
Over six weeks, you'll learn how admissions reads your profile, build your core materials (CV, SoP, LoR strategy), and start evaluating your own application through the same lens.
THE PROBLEM
It's Hard to Connect the Dots On Your Own
You know why that internship mattered... or what you actually did on that project.... or why you're changing fields.
But an admissions reader doesn't.
You're probably wondering:
How do I make a nontraditional background feel intentional, and not like a mismatch?
Which experiences actually prove I'm ready for graduate-level work?
What should an admissions reader remember about me after they finish my application?
THE SOLUTION
Think Like an Admissions Reader.
Each week during the bootcamp, we'll focus on one part of the application.
First, I'll teach you what admissions readers are trying to understand and how I approach that part of the application. Then we'll review real drafts from the cohort together.
We'll ask:
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What's coming through clearly?
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What's missing, repetitive, or too generic?
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What could make this stronger?
You'll learn from feedback on your own materials and by reviewing others.
CURRENT BOOTCAMP MEMBERS
"Getting feedback from both Ash and other applicants helped me recognize things I wouldn't have noticed on my own. Even small changes can make a big difference in how admissions interprets my experience."
"Having my essays reviewed from an admissions perspective helped me understand that it's not just about what experiences you have, but how you communicate them and tell your story."
"The application timelines, structured materials, and guidance on recommendations and essays helped me understand what I needed to prioritize and how to approach each part of the process."
THE EXPERIENCE
What's Included
6 Weekly Group Coaching Sessions
Work through one part of your application each week, ask questions as they come up, and leave knowing what to work on next.
Only 6 Applicants Per Cohort
Enough time to discuss your profile, answer questions, and review real work.
Live Application Reviews
See what differentiates each applicant, what raises questions, and what could be stronger.
Worksheets Created by an Ex-AdCom
Use the same frameworks I’ve developed from reviewing hundreds of graduate applications.
Cohort Live Chat
Ask questions, share progress, and get input between sessions instead of waiting until the next call.
Career Crossings Access During Program
Get extra support over the 6 weeks with extra opportunities to connect with current students and recent admits.
WEEK-BY-WEEK
We Will Cover...
Week 1: Profile Assessment
Break down academics, prerequisites, technical preparation, and school fit — including why the same profile can read very differently across programs.
Week 2: Fill the Gaps
Identify what your profile is still missing, then make a realistic plan for recommenders, projects, coursework, or other evidence you can still add before deadlines.
Week 3: Your CV & Narrative
Decide which experiences actually strengthen your application, what they prove, and what admissions should understand about you before they ever reach your SoP.
Week 4: The SoP (Statement of Purpose)
Build the first draft around the questions admissions actually needs answered: Why this field? Why graduate school? Why now? And why does this degree make sense given what you've already done?
Week 5: The SoP 2nd Draft
Now we read it like admissions. Cut the generic claims, strengthen the evidence, fix the jumps in logic, and make sure your strongest points aren't buried or repeated.
Week 6: Holistic Application Review
Put the transcript, CV, essays, recommendations, and program choice side by side. Does the evidence match the story you're telling — or are there contradictions, gaps, or unanswered questions that could make a reader hesitate?
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Why Learn From Me?
Former Admissions Committee Member at CMU
At Carnegie Mellon University, I served on the AdCom for MSCF (MS in Computational Finance), participating in 300+ graduate admissions decisions.
So I have seen firsthand which candidates get accepted, rejected, or waitlisted.
Over the past 13 years, I’ve reviewed hundreds of graduate application materials and coached applicants admitted to programs including Stanford, Berkeley, Yale, Columbia, Duke, and Cornell.
I’m not just teaching you how to write better materials. I’m teaching you how to read your application from the other side.
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THE DETAILS
6-Week MFE Admissions Application Bootcamp
Instead of paying for separate profile reviews, CV feedback, SoP reviews, and admissions strategy sessions, you'll work through the application with a cohort: from profile assessment through final review.
Price: $2,000 USD | Limited to 6 seats per cohort
Eligible for Klarna Payment Plan through Stripe
Sessions: 6 x 90-minute live group sessions on Zoom
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Please note: By participating, you agree that materials you share for feedback may be reviewed during group sessions.