Sarah Esquivel
Master's programs admissions consultant with 15+ years in admissions
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
Sarah Esquivel is an admissions consultant who helps applicants get into master's programs. She spent 15 years in admissions and was Associate Director of Recruitment and Admission at the USC Price School of Public Policy. She also sat on the admissions committee at the University of Southern California. She left higher education to start her own practice. She has worked with more than 100 master's programs clients and focuses on helping them tell their story.
What Sarah helps with
Sarah helps graduate applicants find a clear sense of purpose and turn it into an application that fits together. She works with people at the start of the process and with those aiming at highly competitive programs.
- Telling your story in a graduate application
- Choosing between graduate programs
- Applying to highly competitive fields
- Writing admissions essays
- Building a clear, cohesive application narrative
- Making decisions that fit your strengths, values and long term goals
- Getting started as a first-time graduate applicant
Who Sarah works with
Sarah works with people applying to master's programs. This includes first-time graduate applicants and people unsure how to tell their story. It also includes applicants choosing between programs or applying to highly competitive fields.
How Sarah works
Sarah starts with an intro call to learn about your story, your goals and the kind of support you need. She asks you to share your résumé or LinkedIn, what you want help with, and your timeline. She builds her work around an authentic narrative that links your experiences, values and future goals. Her offers include a one hour strategy session and an essay package with five or more hours of coaching.
Background and qualifications
Sarah spent 15 years in admissions before starting her own consulting practice. She was Associate Director of Recruitment and Admission at the USC Price School of Public Policy. She also served on the admissions committee at the University of Southern California. In that time she reviewed thousands of graduate applications. She now works with AcceptU and has helped more than 100 master's programs clients.
Sarah Esquivel pricing
Programs and services
- Graduate admissions strategy session, 1 hour
- Admissions essay coaching, 5+ hours
- Getting started package, hourly
- Free intro call
Sarah Esquivel reviews
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A former USC admissions director who sat on the admissions committee and has reviewed thousands of graduate applications.
Best for master's applicants who want help finding their story and writing an authentic application.
Common questions
How much does Sarah Esquivel charge?
Coaching with Sarah runs $80 to $230 an hour. Message Sarah from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sarah Esquivel help with?
Sarah Esquivel helps with telling your story in a graduate application, choosing between graduate programs, applying to highly competitive fields and writing admissions essays.
What should I share before my intro call with Sarah?
Sarah asks you to include your résumé or LinkedIn, what you want support with, and your timeline.
Does Sarah help with choosing a graduate program?
Yes. She helps applicants who are deciding between graduate programs and want to choose in line with their strengths, values and long term goals.
How do I contact Sarah Esquivel?
Send Sarah a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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