Diana Liu
College admissions counselor focused on essays and application strategy
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
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| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Organizations and Entrepreneurship, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Master's degree in Aviation Finance, University College Dublin |
Diana Liu is a college admissions counselor who helps students shape their applications and tell their own story. She links each student's academic interests to the future of work. She draws on her ties to venture capital and entrepreneurship to help applicants name their unique value. She works on the Common App, essays and interviews, including for schools like Stanford and Tsinghua. She is a Teaching Fellow at Harvard Graduate School of Education.
What Diana helps with
Diana helps students turn their interests and background into a clear, strong application. She works on strategy, essays and interviews.
- Navigating the Common App
- Refining a personal narrative for top schools
- Writing essays in the student's own voice
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Connecting academic interests to the future of work
- Naming a personal value proposition
- Turning a global background into an application strength
Who Diana works with
Diana works with students applying to college, including applicants with a global background. She helps those aiming for schools such as Stanford or Tsinghua. She is a good match for students with interests in entrepreneurship and the future of work.
Background and qualifications
Diana Liu holds a master's degree in Educational Leadership, Organizations and Entrepreneurship from Harvard Graduate School of Education, where she also works as a Teaching Fellow. She has a master's degree in Aviation Finance from University College Dublin. She worked in financial and commercial analysis at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking from 2022 to 2024. She led programming at Startup Boston, running six panels and a fireside chat for early stage founders. She also served as Director of Finance for the China Education Symposium at Harvard, which hosted over 200 attendees.
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The CoachVouch take
Combines college admissions counseling with hands-on experience in venture capital events and entrepreneurship at Harvard.
Best for students who want help linking their interests and global background to a strong application.
Common questions
How much does Diana Liu charge?
Coaching with Diana runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Diana Liu help with?
Diana Liu helps with navigating the Common App, refining a personal narrative for top schools, writing essays in the student's own voice and preparing for admissions interviews.
Is Diana Liu certified?
Diana Liu lists: Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Organizations and Entrepreneurship, Harvard Graduate School of Education; Master's degree in Aviation Finance, University College Dublin.
Does Diana Liu help with applications to schools outside the United States?
Yes, she names Tsinghua alongside Stanford as schools she helps students prepare for. She also helps students turn a global background into a strength.
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