Haaris Jilani
PhD, fellowship and undergrad admissions consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | PhD student in Bioengineering, UC Berkeley; NSF Graduate Research Fellowship; Marshall Scholarship; Stamps President's Scholarship; Master's, Imperial College London |
Haaris Jilani is an admissions consultant who helps students with PhD, fellowship and undergrad applications. Haaris is a Bioengineering PhD student at UC Berkeley, funded by an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Haaris has mentored dozens of students into top colleges and fellowships. Haaris has particular expertise with engineering graduate degrees. Haaris is a former college athlete and has lived in Switzerland, Japan and the UK.
What Haaris helps with
Haaris helps students tell their own stories in applications for colleges, graduate programs and fellowships. Haaris also helps them understand funding options.
- PhD program applications
- Fellowship applications
- Undergrad applications
- Engineering graduate degree applications
- Telling your life story in application essays
- Letters of recommendation
- Understanding scholarships and funding
Who Haaris works with
Haaris works with students applying to undergrad programs, PhD programs and prestigious fellowships. Haaris has particular expertise with engineering graduate degrees. Haaris has helped dozens of students get into top colleges and fellowships around the world.
Background and qualifications
Haaris is a PhD student in Bioengineering at UC Berkeley. Haaris's research on biomaterials for musculoskeletal repair is funded by an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Haaris finished undergrad at Georgia Tech as a Stamps President's Scholar. Haaris then earned a master's at Imperial College London as a Marshall Scholar. Haaris was admitted to many top universities, including Ivies and Russell Group schools, at both levels. Haaris has also done research at ETH Zurich. Haaris is a former college athlete and a part-time homeschool teacher.
Haaris Jilani pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly sessions
Haaris Jilani reviews
Haaris Jilani has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Haaris has won the Marshall Scholarship, Stamps President's Scholarship and NSF GRFP, so the coach knows the funding side of applications firsthand.
Best for students applying to PhD programs, fellowships or top colleges, especially in engineering.
Common questions
How much does Haaris Jilani charge?
Coaching with Haaris runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Haaris from this page for an exact quote.
What does Haaris Jilani help with?
Haaris Jilani helps with PhD program applications, fellowship applications, undergrad applications and engineering graduate degree applications.
Does Haaris Jilani have reviews?
Haaris Jilani has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Haaris Jilani certified?
Haaris Jilani lists: PhD student in Bioengineering, UC Berkeley; NSF Graduate Research Fellowship; Marshall Scholarship; Stamps President's Scholarship; Master's, Imperial College London.
Does Haaris help with fellowship applications?
Yes. Haaris helps students apply for prestigious fellowships and knows the funding landscape from personal awards, including the Marshall Scholarship and NSF GRFP.
How do I contact Haaris Jilani?
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