Unsure how to write an outstanding graduate school application?

Let a Former Professor Guide You into the PhD or Master’s Program You Deserve

Join a 4-week, live, online bootcamp to craft a unique and compelling application to graduate school. You'll be among more than 150+ successful PhD and master’s students that I have already guided through this process.

95% of clients accepted
to their top-choice graduate program

Questions you’re probably asking yourself:

STATEMENT OF

PURPOSE

What goes in there exactly? How do I structure it?

CV/RESUME

What’s the difference between a CV and a resume? What do they want to know about me…or not want to know?

TARGET PROGRAM LIST

How do I find the right programs? Once I find them, how on earth do I decipher what they’re looking for in an applicant?

APPLICATION TIMELINE

What exactly do I need to do when I’m applying? What do I tackle first? Second?

PERSONAL HISTORY STATEMENT

I have to write an essay summarizing my entire life history now?

DIVERSITY ESSAY

What exactly do they mean by “diversity” and how do I convey my experiences?

These are great questions. I have answers.

I am Dr. Lauren Joseph. Ten years as a professor and my work as an academic coach have taught me what it takes to craft a successful grad school application.

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WHY GRADLAUNCH?

You’re struggling to craft a graduate school application that reflects your talents, accomplishments, and passions
You feel unsure and overwhelmed about how to represent your best self in your application
You want to get into your top-choice PhD or master’s program and show the committee you’re a perfect fit for their department
You believe you answered all the program’s requirements but you want a professional eye to review your application materials
You’re applying to a PhD or master’s program, in research-focused and non-research-focused fields, as well as doctoral programs, across the social sciences and STEM areas…

GradLaunch is perfect for applicants to PhD or master's programs across a range of fields, including…

Social Sciences

Clinical psychology
Counseling psychology
Social work
Political science
Sociology
Public policy
Criminal justice
Statistics
Demography

STEM

Biology
Chemistry
Engineering
Biomedical sciences
Physics
Computer science
Data science
Information science
Health sciences
Physical sciences
Environmental sciences

GradLaunch is NOT for you if:

You're applying for professional graduate programs (e.g. medical school, dental school, law school, MBA)

Not sure if this is the right program for you? Get in touch!

95% of clients accepted
to their top-choice graduate program

OVERVIEW

This comprehensive program will equip you with essential tools and methods for a successful graduate school application. I’ll provide feedback on your work and walk you through it all using templates and worksheets. At the end, you’ll have a full application ready.

In this 4-week, intensive group coaching program, you will…

Be guided through the entire process of applying, start to finish, walking away with a completed application
Avoid making common mistakes that lead to applications getting passed over
Fill out templates and worksheets to walk you through the creation of each item of your application
Tailor your application to each program to increase the odds of being selected by your top choice
Enhance your statement of purpose to reflect your academic and work experience and interests in a way that aligns with your target programs and resonates with the committee
Recognize and cut out any generic language and fluff from all of your materials
Write an expanded resume that showcases your qualifications and skills that an academic committee would be interested in (hint: they don’t care about your Microsoft Office skills)
Write your supplemental essays, including the key diversity essay that may feel challenging for some

Whether you're applying for a PhD or master's program, GradLaunch provides the structured support and resources you need to have your application land in the Accepted pile.

DR. LAUREN - YOUR COURSE INSTRUCTOR

I’m a former tenured professor with a PhD in Sociology and an academic writing and research coach for college & graduate students.

In a previous life, and for over 10 years, I conducted qualitative research and taught courses on race, gender, sexuality, public policy, and criminal justice at Penn State University. I published 10+ journal articles and reviews, co-authored a book, received more than $45,000 in research grants, and gave countless conference presentations and invited lectures.

I know what it takes to craft a successful grad school application.

However, long before I was a professor, I applied to eight PhD programs and was rejected by all but one. Fresh out of college, I wrote a terrible application better suited for undergrad admissions. I took the one acceptance I got, but it wasn’t the right fit.

Determined, I worked tirelessly to improve my CV and understand the academic world. More importantly, I learned how to present my qualifications effectively in applications. Reapplying the next year, I was courted by my top three choices with fellowships and opportunities.

Since leaving academia, I’ve used my insider knowledge to help hundreds of prospective PhD and master’s students to continue achieving, guiding them to earn the acceptance letters they deserve.

In fact, I'm proud to say that over 95% of the people I have worked with have earned entrance into their top-choice graduate program.

It’s now my pleasure to share my time-tested, successful tools and strategies for building an application that speaks your truth and aligns with what review committees seek.

MODULES

Each module lasts one week. Group meetings are held twice weekly, lasting two hours each.

MODULE 1:

Strategic Planning for Graduate Applications

MODULE 2:

Crafting a Statement of Purpose (SOP)

MODULE 3:

Creating a “Cresume” (CV + Resume)

MODULE 4:

Writing Supplemental Essays

STRUCTURE

Twice-weekly group coaching sessions, limited to 8 students max
A weekly module workbook with assignments, worksheets and templates to walk you through the process of building your application
Private coaching sessions for personalized support throughout the week
An online course learning environment that is well-structured and easy to navigate
Regular feedback on your drafts as you craft your submission materials
Support from your peers in mutual collaborate during breakout sessions and workshopping opportunities
Access to video recordings of all class sessions if you miss one

Why the GradLaunch structure works so well:

WE DO THIS TOGETHER IN REAL TIME.

Yes, you’ll learn from an expert (me), but this isn’t a course you take on your own; there will be collaboration in live, 2-hour sessions, twice a week.

YOU'LL RECEIVE DIRECT FEEDBACK FROM ME ON YOUR WORK.