Olutoyin Demuren
PhD admissions consultant for social science and humanities applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Women |
| Credentials | PhD student in Sociology, New York University; AB in Environmental Science and Public Policy, Harvard College; NSF Graduate Research Fellowship; Dean's Doctoral Fellowship; Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow |
Olutoyin Demuren is a PhD admissions consultant who helps people apply to doctoral programs. Olu is a Sociology PhD student at NYU who studies environmental, economic and political sociology. Olu was admitted to every PhD program applied to and holds the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. Most of the experience is in social science and humanities applications, and the guidance on research proposals and personal statements applies to all academic fields.
What Olutoyin helps with
Olu helps applicants build strong PhD applications, from the first proposal draft to interviews.
- Writing a research proposal
- Crafting a personal statement
- Choosing the right recommenders
- Preparing for PhD interviews
- Finding the right program fit
- Getting detailed feedback on written work
Who Olutoyin works with
Olu works with people applying to PhD programs. Social science and humanities applicants are the main focus, though other academic fields are welcome. Olu is particularly interested in working with women, students of color and queer students.
Background and qualifications
Olu is a PhD student in Sociology at New York University. The research focus is environmental, economic and political sociology. Olu holds an AB in Environmental Science and Public Policy from Harvard College. Awards include the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and the Dean's Doctoral Fellowship. Olu was also a Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow. Earlier work includes strategy consulting from 2017 to 2020 and a World Bank water security internship in 2016. Olu was admitted to every PhD program applied to.
Olutoyin Demuren pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching
- Getting Started package for PhD applicants
- Research proposal coaching package
Olutoyin Demuren reviews
Olutoyin Demuren has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A current NYU sociology PhD student and NSF fellow who was admitted to every PhD program applied to.
Best for social science and humanities applicants who need help with a research proposal and personal statement.
Common questions
How much does Olutoyin Demuren charge?
Coaching with Olutoyin runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Olutoyin Demuren help with?
Olutoyin Demuren helps with writing a research proposal, crafting a personal statement, choosing the right recommenders and preparing for PhD interviews.
Does Olutoyin Demuren have reviews?
Olutoyin Demuren has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Olutoyin Demuren certified?
Olutoyin Demuren lists: PhD student in Sociology, New York University; AB in Environmental Science and Public Policy, Harvard College; NSF Graduate Research Fellowship; Dean's Doctoral Fellowship; Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellow.
Does Olutoyin only work with social science applicants?
No. Most experience is in social science and humanities, but the help with research proposals and personal statements applies to all academic disciplines.
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