Gustavo Faúndez
Master's programs admissions consultant for public policy and economics
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Master in Public Policy, Harvard; Master's in Applied Economics, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile |
Gustavo Faúndez is an admissions consultant who helps applicants get into highly selective master's programs, mostly in public policy, economics and education. He holds a Master in Public Policy from Harvard and is starting a PhD in Education Policy and Program Evaluation there. He has worked with the Ministry of Education of Chile and on UNESCO-affiliated research. He also researches college admissions and co-founded a nonprofit for fair access to higher education.
What Gustavo helps with
Gustavo helps applicants build clear, focused applications for competitive graduate programs. He works on the written pieces and the overall plan.
- Writing statements of purpose
- Improving CVs for graduate applications
- Building an overall application strategy
- Moving past generic personal narratives
- Presenting a clear, well-positioned profile
- Preparing for interviews
- Getting strong letters of recommendation
- Final review of a master's application
Who Gustavo works with
Gustavo works with applicants aiming for highly selective graduate programs, especially in public policy, economics and education. His clients come from many different backgrounds.
How Gustavo works
Gustavo teaches clients to find their angle, back it with evidence, and explain it clearly. He looks at how admissions committees read and judge candidates. He gives honest, detailed feedback and works closely with clients on statements of purpose, CVs and application strategy. He offers a final application review, a longer prep plan for early starters, and a starter package of coaching hours.
Background and qualifications
Gustavo finished a Master in Public Policy at Harvard and is starting a PhD in Education Policy and Program Evaluation there. He also holds a Master's in Applied Economics from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He has worked in academia, government, the nonprofit sector and international organizations. This includes the Ministry of Education of Chile and UNESCO-affiliated research on education policy and inequality. He is now researching college admissions and co-founded a nonprofit focused on equal access to higher education.
Gustavo Faúndez pricing
Programs and services
- Master's final application review
- Early starters master's prep plan
- Starter coaching package for U.S. master's programs
- Custom hourly coaching
Gustavo Faúndez reviews
Gustavo Faúndez has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He pairs his own Harvard admissions experience with active research on college admissions and education policy work in government.
Best for applicants to top public policy, economics or education master's programs who want honest feedback on their essays and strategy.
Common questions
How much does Gustavo Faúndez charge?
Coaching with Gustavo runs $80 to $230 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Gustavo Faúndez help with?
Gustavo Faúndez helps with writing statements of purpose, improving CVs for graduate applications, building an overall application strategy and moving past generic personal narratives.
Does Gustavo Faúndez have reviews?
Gustavo Faúndez has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 7 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Gustavo Faúndez certified?
Gustavo Faúndez lists: Master in Public Policy, Harvard; Master's in Applied Economics, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.
What kinds of master's programs does Gustavo focus on?
He focuses on highly selective programs in public policy, economics and education.
Can Gustavo help with more than essays?
Yes. He also works on CVs, overall application strategy, letters of recommendation and interview prep.
How do I contact Gustavo Faúndez?
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