Benny Cardullo
Graduate admissions consultant for master's programs in the US and UK
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Advanced degrees from institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom |
Benny Cardullo is a graduate admissions consultant who helps applicants get into master's programs. He has worked as both a post-graduate student and a professor in higher education. He holds advanced degrees from institutions in the United States and the UK. He studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science and worked at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His clients have gained admission to competitive programs on both sides of the Atlantic.
What Benny helps with
Benny helps applicants with statements of purpose, advisor outreach, funding and recommendation letters. He teaches clients how to think like a strong graduate applicant.
- Writing a statement of purpose that faculty want to read
- Finding and approaching potential advisors
- Positioning research interests as the start of a collaboration
- Understanding how funding decisions are made
- Asking for strong, specific letters of recommendation
- Application strategy
- Application essays
Who Benny works with
Benny works with people applying to master's and other graduate programs in the United States and the UK. His clients aim for highly competitive programs and want more than generic advice or resume polishing.
Background and qualifications
Benny Cardullo has seen graduate admissions from several sides. He has been a post-graduate student and a professor in higher education. As a professor, he has read applications, graded writing and judged which students stand out. He holds advanced degrees from institutions in the United States and the UK. He studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London. He also worked at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has helped multiple applicants gain admission to highly competitive graduate programs in both countries.
Benny Cardullo pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly sessions covering application strategy and essays
Benny Cardullo reviews
Benny Cardullo has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Benny has been a graduate applicant and a professor who reads applications, so he knows the process from both sides.
Best for applicants to competitive master's programs who want help with statements, advisors, funding and recommendation letters.
Common questions
How much does Benny Cardullo charge?
Coaching with Benny runs $70 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Benny Cardullo help with?
Benny Cardullo helps with writing a statement of purpose that faculty want to read, finding and approaching potential advisors, positioning research interests as the start of a collaboration and understanding how funding decisions are made.
Does Benny Cardullo have reviews?
Benny Cardullo has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Benny Cardullo certified?
Benny Cardullo lists: Advanced degrees from institutions in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Does Benny Cardullo help with applications to UK programs?
Yes. He has helped applicants gain admission to competitive graduate programs in both the United States and the UK.
Does Benny help with recommendation letters?
Yes. He teaches clients how to ask for letters that are strong, specific and enthusiastic.
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