Serena Jiang
Law school admissions consultant for international and first-generation applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi; Hamilton Fellow |
Serena Jiang is a law school admissions consultant who helps applicants build clear, cohesive applications for top law schools. She was admitted to several T14 schools, including Columbia, NYU, Northwestern, Cornell and Duke. She won a full-tuition scholarship from Columbia and more than half-tuition awards across her offers. She has also worked as a university application consultant since 2022. She is an international applicant herself and often coaches international and first-generation students.
What Serena helps with
Serena helps applicants plan and write strong law school applications. She also works on scholarship positioning and overall application strategy.
- Writing law school personal statements
- Writing diversity statements
- Building school-specific essays
- Positioning for scholarships
- Planning overall application strategy
- Polishing resumes for applications
- Applying as an international applicant
- Applying as a first-generation student
Who Serena works with
Serena works with law school applicants aiming for top programs. She especially enjoys coaching international and first-generation students. She has also helped students apply to college and master's programs, including applicants aiming for Ivy League schools.
Background and qualifications
Serena has been a freelance university application consultant since January 2022. In that time she has helped over 40 students receive offers from top U.S. universities ranked in the Top 10 to 50, including Ivy League schools. She earned a BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a minor in Music, graduating with high distinction and a 3.98 GPA. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi. She is an incoming J.D. student at Columbia Law School as a Hamilton Fellow.
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Serena Jiang reviews
Serena Jiang has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Serena is an international applicant who won a full-tuition scholarship to Columbia Law School after admits at several T14 schools.
Best for international and first-generation applicants who want a clear strategy for top law schools and scholarships.
Common questions
How much does Serena Jiang charge?
Coaching with Serena runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Serena Jiang help with?
Serena Jiang helps with writing law school personal statements, writing diversity statements, building school-specific essays and positioning for scholarships.
Does Serena Jiang have reviews?
Serena Jiang has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Serena Jiang certified?
Serena Jiang lists: Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics; Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi; Hamilton Fellow.
Does Serena Jiang work with international students?
Yes. She is an international applicant herself and especially enjoys coaching international and first-generation students.
Does Serena Jiang help with more than law school applications?
Yes. She also helps with college and master's program applications, and she has helped over 40 students get offers from top U.S. universities.
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