María José
Master's programs admissions consultant and university professor
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | International PhD in Education, Universidad Complutense de Madrid; Associate Dean for International Affairs, Francisco de Vitoria University; Former Vice President of EUCA |
María José is an admissions consultant who helps students get into master's programs, PhD programs, colleges and top scholarships and fellowships. She is a university professor and the Associate Dean for International Affairs at Francisco de Vitoria University. She has guided dozens of students into programs across Europe and North America. She also sits on selection committees that judge academic excellence and student potential. She helps clients build an application story that is strong and true to them.
What María helps with
María helps students find where their own story fits the mission of the school they want. She works on applications to graduate programs, colleges, scholarships and fellowships.
- Applying to master's programs
- Applying to PhD programs
- Winning prestigious scholarships and fellowships
- College applications
- Building an application story that feels authentic
- Planning academic careers abroad
- Applying to programs in Europe and North America
Who María works with
María works with students who apply to master's programs, PhD programs, colleges, and scholarships or fellowships. Her clients aim for competitive programs in Europe and North America. Some also want to plan an academic or research career.
Background and qualifications
María is a university professor who researches and teaches international education policy, character education and human flourishing. She holds an International PhD in Education from Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Since February 2025 she has been Associate Dean for International Affairs at Francisco de Vitoria University, where she leads internationalization for the Faculty of Education and Psychology. She is a former Vice President of EUCA. She supervises undergraduate and master's dissertations and advises students on graduate admissions and fellowships. She also serves on the selection committee for the UFV Excellence Teaching Program and the Optimus Award.
María José pricing
Programs and services
- Master's programs admissions consulting
- Scholarship and fellowship consulting
- College admissions consulting
- PhD program admissions consulting
María José reviews
María José has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a sitting associate dean and professor who serves on university selection committees.
Best for students who want to apply to competitive master's, PhD or scholarship programs in Europe or North America.
Common questions
How much does María José charge?
Coaching with María runs $70 to $150 an hour. Message María from this page for an exact quote.
What does María José help with?
María José helps with applying to master's programs, applying to PhD programs, winning prestigious scholarships and fellowships and college applications.
Does María José have reviews?
María José has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is María José certified?
María José lists: International PhD in Education, Universidad Complutense de Madrid; Associate Dean for International Affairs, Francisco de Vitoria University; Former Vice President of EUCA.
Does María José help with scholarships and fellowships?
Yes. She advises on prestigious scholarships and fellowships as well as master's, PhD and college applications.
How do I contact María José?
Send María a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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