Rex Chen
PhD admissions consultant for U.S. EECS, CS and AI programs
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Grad school and PhDTech careers |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Ph.D. in Computer Science, Vanderbilt University |
Rex Chen is a PhD admissions consultant who helps students apply to U.S. EECS, CS and AI PhD programs. He also mentors people who want to become stronger AI and ML researchers. Rex recently finished his own PhD in Computer Science at Vanderbilt University. His research covered trustworthy AI, NLP and intelligent systems. Some of his work became real AI systems used by public-sector partners. He focuses on turning a student's experience into a clear research story.
What Rex helps with
Rex helps applicants build a competitive profile for top U.S. PhD programs. He also works with students who want to grow as AI and ML researchers.
- Choosing PhD programs and advisors
- Positioning your CV
- Writing statements of purpose and research statements
- Reaching out to faculty
- Preparing for PhD interviews
- Planning the overall application strategy
- Finding research questions and designing experiments
- Writing papers and responding to reviewers
Who Rex works with
Rex works with students aiming for a U.S. EECS, CS or AI PhD. He is especially useful for applicants who already have some research experience but are unsure how to shape it into a clear and different profile. He also works with students trying to break into AI and ML research, and with people already doing research who want an experienced second opinion.
How Rex works
Rex's style is direct and research-oriented. He tells you what is strong, what is weak, and what he would change in your position. For applicants, the work centers on a research story: The problems you care about, how you think as a researcher, your proof of independent research, and why a group should want you. In mentoring, he works with you on reading and critiquing papers, designing experiments, building systems, debugging ideas and taking a project toward publication.
Background and qualifications
Rex Chen recently completed a PhD in Computer Science at Vanderbilt University. His research focused on trustworthy AI, NLP and intelligent systems. His work has been published at leading AI venues, with multiple oral and spotlight presentations. It also moved beyond papers into AI systems deployed with public-sector partners. Rex went through the U.S. PhD application process himself, which shapes how he advises applicants.
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Programs and services
- PhD programs admissions consulting
- AI and ML research mentoring
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The CoachVouch take
Rex is a recent CS PhD who has published at leading AI venues and built AI systems deployed with public-sector partners.
Best for applicants to U.S. EECS, CS and AI PhD programs who already have some research experience.
Common questions
How much does Rex Chen charge?
Coaching with Rex runs $70 to $150 an hour. Message Rex from this page for an exact quote.
What does Rex Chen help with?
Rex Chen helps with choosing PhD programs and advisors, positioning your CV, writing statements of purpose and research statements and reaching out to faculty.
Is Rex Chen certified?
Rex Chen lists: Ph.D. in Computer Science, Vanderbilt University.
Does Rex help with more than PhD applications?
Yes. He also mentors students who want to become stronger AI and ML researchers, from finding research questions to writing papers and responding to reviewers.
What kind of applicant is Rex most useful for?
He is especially useful for applicants who have some research experience but are unsure how to turn it into a clear and different profile.
How do I contact Rex Chen?
Send Rex a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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