Fully funded graduate programs are master's and doctoral programs that provide a full funding package to all admitted students. The package includes a full tuition scholarship and an annual stipend (typically $15K - $45K) for the duration of your enrollment. (In other words, the university is paying YOU to attend!) Fully funded graduate programs are almost always for full-time, on-campus students. The funding typically comes in the form of a Graduate Assistantship, which is a part-time job with the university that provides a salary (called a stipend) and the benefit of free tuition. Funding packages may also include health insurance, housing, childcare subsidies and other benefits. There are fully funded graduate programs in the U.S. and abroad.

Fully Funded boasts extraordinary success stories from individuals of ALL backgrounds! Individual success in my course is highly correlated with students' full completion of the course, regular attendance at Office Hours and the application of the strategies I teach. Of the Fully Funded students who have applied to graduate schools and fellowships since 2019, in aggregate, there have been more than 200 PhD & master's acceptances, most with FULL funding offers or merit-based scholarships (totaling more than $20 MILLION in funding awarded). The course also boasts 5 Fulbright Awardees, a Thomas R. Pickering Fellow, a Harvard Zuckerman Fellow, a Teach for America award, and several other awards earned, as well as many Finalist distinctions! Many of my students received acceptance to top universities like Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Johns Hopkins SAIS, Columbia, Texas A&M, Wharton Business School, and Michigan State, among others.

Every single person who has taken the program seriously by fully completing the course, participating in Office Hours and applying my strategies has achieved success in either getting to the Finalist round or acceptance to one or several competitive graduate programs. This is because the MATCH ME Formula works! You can find many testimonials from people of all ages, citizenships, disciplines and career levels who have gained entrance into a wide range of PhD and MA programs with funding.

Absolutely not! You can achieve acceptance and full funding at ANY age! Your age is not a barrier to acceptance to graduate school with funding. But older applicants often need support in developing a clear and compelling application story to explain why you are pursuing graduate school at mid- or late-career. This course will show you exactly how to emphasize your strengths, transferable skills and passions in a written application. You can find numerous success stories of older applicants here. 

Yes, and individual advising is only available to Fully Funded Course students! Individual Advising Sessions are an additional cost. Details on how you can book an Individual Advising Session will be provided after you enroll in the course.

I cannot guarantee that you will win entrance to a graduate program or full funding award through this program. Just as no college advisor can guarantee you’ll gain acceptance to Harvard and no athletic coach can guarantee you’ll get drafted for the NFL, the same principle applies here: your acceptance to a competitive program is dependent on you choosing programs that are a good fit for you and your goals, and the level of effort and focus you dedicate to your application. This is a self-guided program. I will provide the proven tools, resources and support you need to be successful, but you will be fully responsible for the selection, preparation, completion and quality of your applications. 

What I can guarantee is that if you follow the guidance provided in the Fully Funded program and actively participate in Office Hours, you’ll create your strongest application possible and learn writing, negotiation, and social psychology techniques that will significantly improve your chances of success for any competitive opportunity throughout your career. I will help you find your edge.

I encourage you to check out the scores of extraordinary testimonials of successful Fully Funded course students from applicants of all academic backgrounds and career levels who have achieved full funding by applying the strategies taught in this program!

I offer twice monthly, virtual "Office Hours" in Zoom exclusively for Fully Funded Course participants where you can ask questions and receive support as you prepare your applications. We also hold live Special Sessions on student-selected topics every 4-6 weeks. You'll receive notice about the times and dates of these group sessions when you enroll.

Absolutely! The guidance provided in the course is universal to any type of application that requires components like a personal statement, research or project proposal, a resume or CV, optional essays, writing samples, and an interview. 

You can purchase your enrollment with credit or debit card. Immediately after you purchase, you'll receive several emails, including your log-in details for the online course, information on Office Hours and tips to get started, and a calendar link to schedule an individual Kick-Off call with a Fully Funded Coach!

People applying to master's and PhD programs in ALL disciplines can achieve success through this program! This is because what I teach is how to develop your unique application story, conduct outreach, prepare effective essays and academic CV, request recommendation letters and prepare for interviews. These strategies are applicable to all disciplines of graduate study. 

The best answer is, it depends on you and your situation. Most students can complete the self-paced Fully Funded online course in about 10 weeks (1 module per week)*. However, preparing one or more applications for graduate schools and fellowships takes longer. If you have a deadline that is less than 3 months away, I suggest starting right away! If you have a deadline that is more than 3 months away, I also suggest starting right away! The more time you have to edit and improve your applications, the better. Successful students set aside 2 or more hours per week to complete the online course and writing exercises, and prepare their applications.

After enrolling, you have 18-month access to the online course and the twice-monthly live Office Hours events and regular live Special Session events on student-selected topics.

*Payment plan enrollments receive 1-3 course modules on a dripped schedule after each monthly payment. See the schedule of content in the following Q. 

We provide this 18 months of access to benefit those in the process of applying in the next 3-12 months AND those who are planning to apply next year (in 12-18 months) and desire a head start researching programs and conducting faculty outreach. Even if your deadlines are less than 3 months away when you enroll, you can complete the self-paced, online course in 6 weeks or less* and attend Office Hours for questions, and you can benefit from support in the important post-application steps of Finalist interviews and negotiating your funding offers. This program offers in-depth application strategies that will benefit you at any stage in the application process if you are able to complete the online course and attend Office Hours before submitting your applications. 

*Note, if your deadlines are less than 6 months away, the pay-in-full enrollment is ideal, so you get full, immediate access to the 10 module online course, which you can complete at your own pace (the average completion pace is 10 weeks, but you can complete it more quickly if you choose!). Payment plan enrollments receive 1-3 modules on a dripped schedule after each monthly payment. 

When you enroll with the monthly payments plan, you receive access to 1-3 course modules after each monthly payment and you'll have full access to the course once your enrollment balance is paid (you'll also be given the opportunity to pay off your balance early for full, immediate access if you need this). 

At enrollment, with either payment option, you'll get immediate access to: 

• The Fully Funded Course Workbooks and Roadmap
• All LIVE monthly Office Hours and Special Session events
• Ability to book Individual Advising Sessions for individualized application review (currently $249 per session)
• Bonus Content Sessions (if eligible at enrollment)

Additionally, you'll receive this pace of course module access: 

First Installment at Enrollment 

• Access to Module 1A: Find and Choose the Right Award for Your Major Motivation
• Access to Module 1B: Find Fully Funded Programs and Awards
• Access to Module 1C: Strengthening Your Candidacy & Faculty Outreach 
• Access to Module 2: Get Inside the Mind of the Selection Committee (Program Mission Research)

Second Monthly Installment

• Access to Module 3: Outline Your Winning Application Story
• Access to Module 4: Resume and CV Revamp

Third Monthly Installment

• Access to Module 5: Create an Exceptional Personal Statement

Fourth Monthly Installment

• Access to Module 6: Get Extraordinary Recommendation Letters

Fifth Monthly Installment

• Access to Module 7: Create an Exceptional Research or Project Proposal

Sixth (and Final) Monthly Installment

• Access to Module 8: Give Yourself (Another) Edge Over the Top Applicants (the Zing Factor)
• Access to Module 9: Get Effective Feedback from the Right Reviewers
• Access to Module 10: Interview Secrets of Successful Candidates

This course advises candidates who are applying to master's and doctoral programs in the U.S. and abroad that are delivered in English, which require advanced fluency in English. There are no prerequisites to participate in the Fully Funded Course and Mentorship Program, but note that master’s and doctoral programs require an eligible undergraduate or Bachelor's degree to enroll, and for some doctoral programs, a master’s may be required. Depending on the universities you apply to, you may also need to take an entrance exam, like the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). If you are a foreign student coming to the U.S., you will need to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or a similar English test. (Please note that the Fully Funded Course does not provide guidance on these admissions tests.)

Enrollment in the Fully Funded Course and Mentorship Program is non-refundable. Since this is an investment, we are happy to speak with you to determine if this program will meet your needs. Please respond to one of our emails and we will be happy to answer your questions!

At the moment, we do not offer scholarships to participate in the Fully Funded Course. We offer this program at-cost. However, some resourceful participants in Fully Funded have been able to use professional development grants offered by their university or employer to cover or subsidize the cost of participating in the program! We would encourage you to ask your university career office or your employer about this possibility. 

Also, we offer a monthly payment plan that may be a good option for you to make smaller monthly payments rather than pay-in-full.

Yes, if you have advanced fluency in English and are eligible to undertake graduate study in the U.S. and Canada. Please note that foreign applicants are typically expected to score high on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and must have their undergraduate degrees evaluated by a third party for admissions eligibility. There are also other unmet costs to studying abroad including application fees, visas, travel and relocation expenses. We recommend that you look into these eligibility requirements and additional costs before enrolling in the Fully Funded Course and Mentorship Program. 

No. But the good news is, many universities in the United States that once required the GRE no longer require it, and you can seek out these programs if you choose. Also, in recent years, we have also seen universities waive their GRE requirements due to the pandemic. 

If you are still seeking support to undertake the GRE or other entrance exams, we've heard good things from our students about the test prep materials offered by Magoosh.