Samar Fahmy
PhD and grad school admissions consultant with 15 years at Stanford
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Speaking coach |
| Sessions | Online |
Samar Fahmy is an admissions consultant who helps students apply to PhD programs, master's programs, and college. She spent 15 years at Stanford University supporting graduate students in Electrical Engineering, the Biosciences, and the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. She has over 20 years in higher education. Her students have gained admission to schools such as UCLA, UC Berkeley, Stanford, Swarthmore, and Northeastern. She also worked at InGenius Prep.
What Samar helps with
Samar helps students get into graduate and undergraduate programs. She works on telling a clear story that fits each student's goals and interests.
- Applying to PhD programs
- Applying to master's programs
- Applying to STEM grad programs
- Writing a statement of purpose
- Applying to STEM and Humanities undergraduate programs
- Showing how varied interests fit into one story
- Getting into highly selective universities
Who Samar works with
Samar works with students from domestic and international backgrounds. This includes first-generation, DACA, and non-traditional students. She also coaches high school students applying to STEM and Humanities undergraduate programs. Many of her students have interdisciplinary interests.
Background and qualifications
Samar has over 20 years in higher education. For 15 of those years she worked at Stanford University, where she supported prospective and current graduate students in Electrical Engineering, the Biosciences, and the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Graduate School of Business. She also has 7+ years of experience working with high school students applying to STEM and Humanities undergraduate programs. She previously worked at InGenius Prep.
Samar Fahmy pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one sessions
- PhD program admissions coaching
- Master's program admissions coaching
- College admissions coaching
- Recorded webinars on STEM grad applications
Samar Fahmy reviews
Samar Fahmy has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 21 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She spent 15 years at Stanford supporting graduate students in Electrical Engineering, the Biosciences, and the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies.
Best for students applying to STEM PhD and master's programs, including first-generation and international applicants.
Common questions
How much does Samar Fahmy charge?
Coaching with Samar runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Samar from this page for an exact quote.
What does Samar Fahmy help with?
Samar Fahmy helps with applying to PhD programs, applying to master's programs, applying to STEM grad programs and writing a statement of purpose.
Does Samar Fahmy coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Samar Fahmy have reviews?
Samar Fahmy has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 21 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Samar Fahmy work with first-generation and international students?
Yes. She works with students from domestic and international backgrounds, including first-generation, DACA, and non-traditional students.
How do I contact Samar Fahmy?
Send Samar a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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