McKay Shumway
Master's admissions consultant for genetic counseling programs
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Based in | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Credentials | Peer-mentorship course training, Brigham Young University |
McKay Shumway is an admissions consultant who helps people apply to master's programs, with a focus on genetic counseling. McKay is a current genetic counseling student at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. McKay was interviewed by 6 of the 8 schools applied to and matched with a top program in the first application cycle. McKay has 3+ years of mentoring experience and helps applicants tell their own story.
What McKay helps with
McKay helps applicants with master's program essays, interviews and resumes. The focus is on getting interviews and matching with a program.
- Writing master's admissions essays
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Polishing a master's application resume
- Reviewing a full application before submission
- Telling a personal story that stands out
- Applying to genetic counseling programs
Who McKay works with
McKay works with people applying to master's programs, especially genetic counseling. McKay is a recent applicant and current student, so the coaching draws on that direct experience with the process.
Background and qualifications
McKay is a current genetic counseling student at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Before graduate school, McKay studied Physiology and Developmental Biology at Brigham Young University in Utah. There, McKay was a teaching assistant for CHEM 105 and helped overwhelmed students gain confidence. McKay has 3+ years of mentoring experience and took a peer-mentorship course at Brigham Young University. McKay matched with a top program in the first application cycle, which is uncommon in genetic counseling.
McKay Shumway pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive master's application package
- Admissions essay coaching
- Admissions interview coaching
- Final application review
- Master's application resume polish
- Getting started package
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The CoachVouch take
A current Baylor College of Medicine genetic counseling student who matched with a top program in the first application cycle.
Best for genetic counseling applicants who want help with essays and interviews from a recent successful applicant.
Common questions
How much does McKay Shumway charge?
Coaching with McKay runs $70 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does McKay Shumway help with?
McKay Shumway helps with writing master's admissions essays, preparing for admissions interviews, polishing a master's application resume and reviewing a full application before submission.
Is McKay Shumway certified?
McKay Shumway lists: Peer-mentorship course training, Brigham Young University.
Does McKay Shumway help with genetic counseling applications?
Yes. McKay is a current genetic counseling student at Baylor College of Medicine and coaches applicants to these programs.
How do I contact McKay Shumway?
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