David McMillan
Master's admissions and scholarship coach, University of Oxford alum
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Oxford (Distinction); MSc Public Policy, University of Edinburgh; BA Philosophy, The College of New Jersey (summa cum laude) |
David McMillan is an admissions coach who helps students apply to master's programs and win scholarships. He finished an MSc at Oxford with Distinction as a Global Rotary Scholar. He also holds an MSc from Edinburgh. All of his own master's applications succeeded, including Cambridge, Oxford and Edinburgh programs. He has also consulted on PhD and DPhil applications at Oxford and Cambridge. He works on application strategy, personal statements and interview prep.
What David helps with
David works with students on master's applications and scholarship submissions. He covers strategy, writing and interviews.
- Application strategy for master's programs
- Editing personal statements
- Interview preparation
- Scholarship submissions
- Letters of recommendation
- Applying to Oxford, Cambridge and Edinburgh programs
Who David works with
David works with students applying to master's programs. He has also helped with PhD and DPhil applications and scholarship submissions in population health and astrophysics at Oxford and Cambridge. His main focus is master's programs.
Background and qualifications
David earned an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Oxford, graduating with Distinction as a Global Rotary Scholar. He also earned an MSc in Public Policy at Edinburgh as a St. Andrew's Society Scholar and won the International Vernon Smith Prize. His undergraduate degree is in Philosophy from The College of New Jersey. In his career, he worked as Aide to the Mayor of Trenton and did research at the Cato Institute. He is now Director of Public Policy at CARTS, which focuses on autonomous vehicle technology.
David McMillan pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching
- Application strategy and editing help
David McMillan reviews
The CoachVouch take
He won several major scholarships himself and every master's application he submitted was successful.
Best for students aiming at master's programs at top UK universities who also want scholarship help.
Common questions
How much does David McMillan charge?
Coaching with David runs $80 to $230 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does David McMillan help with?
David McMillan helps with application strategy for master's programs, editing personal statements, interview preparation and scholarship submissions.
Does David McMillan coach online?
Sessions are online.
Is David McMillan certified?
David McMillan lists: MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice, University of Oxford (Distinction); MSc Public Policy, University of Edinburgh; BA Philosophy, The College of New Jersey (summa cum laude).
How do I contact David McMillan?
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