Emilio Barkett
Master's and PhD admissions consultant and career pivot coach
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MA in Media Studies/Sociology, Columbia University |
Emilio Barkett is an admissions consultant who helps people apply to master's and PhD programs and plan career pivots. He is an independent AI safety researcher with an MA in Media Studies and Sociology from Columbia University. He earned acceptances from Columbia and NYU after building a focused application plan and a clear personal story. He also coaches on networking, long-term planning, interview prep, and how AI is changing work.
What Emilio helps with
Emilio works with people on graduate school applications and career moves. He also helps clients understand how AI is changing expertise and work.
- Graduate school applications
- Building a clear application story
- Career pivots
- Long-term career planning
- Networking strategy
- Interview preparation
- Breaking into AI careers
- Understanding how AI is reshaping work
Background and qualifications
Emilio holds an MA in Media Studies and Sociology from Columbia University. There he built skills in qualitative research methods and sociotechnical systems. His undergraduate studies were at BYU, Hawaii. When he moved into graduate study, he spent months on a focused application plan and a clear story, and earned acceptances from Columbia and NYU. He works as an independent AI safety researcher. His research looks at human and AI interaction, language model behavior, and how people and organizations adopt new technology.
Emilio Barkett pricing
Programs and services
- Master's programs admissions coaching
- PhD programs admissions coaching
- AI services
- Break into AI careers coaching
- Science and research coaching
Emilio Barkett reviews
Emilio Barkett has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
An independent AI safety researcher who coaches graduate applicants and people moving into AI careers.
Best for graduate school applicants and career changers who want to move into AI or research.
Common questions
How much does Emilio Barkett charge?
Coaching with Emilio runs $70 to $150 an hour. Message Emilio from this page for an exact quote.
What does Emilio Barkett help with?
Emilio Barkett helps with graduate school applications, building a clear application story, career pivots and long-term career planning.
Does Emilio Barkett have reviews?
Emilio Barkett has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Emilio Barkett certified?
Emilio Barkett lists: MA in Media Studies/Sociology, Columbia University.
Does Emilio help with AI careers?
Yes. He offers coaching on breaking into AI careers and on how AI is reshaping work.
Does Emilio coach PhD applicants?
Yes. He works with both master's and PhD applicants.
How do I contact Emilio Barkett?
Send Emilio a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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