The Graduate School Preparation Blueprint
Navigate the graduate application process with clarity and confidence
A step-by-step, nine-module course that walks prospective graduate students through every stage of the application process — from choosing the right degree pathway to submitting a funded, compelling application. Covers GRE preparation, personal statement development, timeline management, funding and fellowship strategies, program research, recommendation letters, interview preparation, and dedicated PhD application support.
"The strongest applicants know exactly why their degree is the necessary next step — and that clarity shows in every component of the application."
— Mikael Davis
What you'll be able to do
- Choose the right graduate degree pathway — MA, MBA, PhD, EdD, EdS, MSW, DPT, DO, or MD — based on a structured self-assessment of your goals and constraints
- Prepare for the GRE with a strategic, section-by-section study plan calibrated to your target programs
- Write a compelling, program-tailored personal statement that demonstrates fit and research readiness
- Build a controlled, buffer-built application timeline that manages multiple programs and deadlines
- Develop a comprehensive funding plan — from NIH and NSF fellowships to loans, service commitments, and assistantships
- Research and select programs based on faculty fit, funding, placement, and culture — not just rankings
- Secure strong, specific letters of recommendation with proven email templates and follow-up strategies
- Walk into graduate interviews rehearsed, confident, and prepared for any format
- Assemble a complete, coherent PhD application package — research statement, writing sample, CV, and letters
What's inside
9 modules · 41 lessons · Personalized lesson path
Understanding Graduate & Professional Degree Pathways
Clarity on which degree fits your goals and career trajectory
GRE Test Preparation
A strategic, confident approach to the GRE
Personal Statement Development
A compelling, purpose-driven personal statement
Application Timeline Management
A controlled, buffer-built application timeline
Funding & Fellowship Strategies
A comprehensive funding plan aligned to your degree type
Graduate Research Program Research and Selection
A balanced, well-researched program list aligned to your goals
Letter of Recommendation Guidance
Strong, specific, well-timed letters of recommendation
Effective Interview Preparation
A rehearsed, confident approach to graduate interviews
PhD Program Application Support
A complete, compelling PhD application package
Is this you?
The undecided applicant
Knows graduate school is the next step but isn't sure which degree — needs the degree pathway module to decide before investing in applications.
The PhD aspirant
Drawn to research but unsure how to identify programs, contact advisors, or write a research statement — needs dedicated PhD application support.
The pre-med explorer
Considering MD, DO, or MD/PhD — needs to understand the differences, the funding contrast, and the MSTP pathway.
The GRE-anxious applicant
Hasn't taken the GRE yet or has a score below target — needs a strategic, section-by-section prep plan.
The funding-seeker
Determined to graduate with minimal debt — needs to understand fellowships, assistantships, and the funding landscape by degree type.
The working professional
Pursuing an EdD, MBA, or MSW while employed — needs timeline management and employer tuition support strategies.
Frequently asked
No — Module 1 is dedicated entirely to helping you choose. It walks you through the differences between MA, MBA, PhD, EdD, EdS, MSW, DPT, DO, and MD, including joint and dual degree programs like MD/PhD, MD/MPH, and JD/MBA. A structured self-assessment helps you match your career goals to the right degree pathway before you invest in test prep and applications.
Begin The Graduate School Preparation Blueprint
Start with the first free module — risk free. 41 lessons, personalized lesson path, cancel anytime.
Start With the First Free Module · $197/mo
