Consulting Services

Consulting with me is a collaborative space grounded in over 15 years of experience supporting first-generation and historically excluded students through graduate school and fellowship applications with strategic and personalized support.

Whether you’re seeking focused feedback on one application component or high-touch guidance through a competitive admissions cycle, consulting offers dedicated support to help you develop stronger application materials, navigate complex decisions, and approach the admissions process more strategically and sustainably.

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Why Choose My Consulting Services?

I specialize in supporting first-generation and historically excluded applicants navigating competitive graduate programs as well as fellowships and funding opportunities. 

Whether you’re refining application materials, preparing for interviews, exploring funding opportunities, or navigating difficult admissions decisions, I provide personalized guidance tailored to your goals, lived experiences, and application timeline.

Together, we can strengthen your materials, organize your process, reduce overwhelm, and develop a more intentional and competitive approach to graduate admissions and funding opportunities.

Client Results and Transformations

“I am so happy to share this news with you: after several rounds of emails, I have been admitted to [REDACTED NAME] PhD program with a five-year funding package! What makes this especially meaningful is that the department opened an additional slot for me despite budget cuts. I want to take a moment to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I truly don't know if I could have made it through this process without you. Your guidance, your patience, and your kindness have meant more to me than I can express. As a Latina and neurodivergent woman navigating this journey, having someone like you in my corner made all the difference. Thank you for believing in me and for walking alongside me every step of the way.”
Admitted PhD Applicant
“Thanks to her support, I received a prestigious national fellowship award! I am so grateful for Dra. Yvette's incredible feedback that was instrumental to receiving such a prestigious award! I have further gained tools as well as more confidence to believe in myself to finish the last major milestone of my PhD program. She is truly a pleasure to work with. Dra. Yvette is always prepared for coaching sessions that are tailored to your needs. My favorite thing about working with Dra. Yvette is her passion and dedication to uplift and empower first gen students, particularly other mother-scholar-activists like myself.”
Fellowship and Postdoc Recipient
“The sessions have been extremely helpful and beneficial! Dra. Yvette has done an amazing job with providing me with honest feedback even when I came in extremely critical of changing anything about my personal statement… Instead of feeling threatened with my questions, she explained her perspective and also ensured each decision I was comfortable with and actually resonated with… Through all of that she also made sure to continue to check in and see where I was at and continue supporting me… These sessions have helped me with figuring out how to be myself but still work to get my application viewed… Her support has helped me get into my top grad school!!”
Admitted MPH Applicant
“Yvette has been extremely helpful throughout my journey. Through the chaos she has supported me. She has also challenged me and was not afraid of pushback either. She helped me see different perspectives on how to elevate my applications without losing my voice. She motivated me and pushed me to achieve everything. The power that my story has when communicating with others was a skill she continued to value throughout our sessions and my why. The relationship built. She truly sat with everything I put on paper and worked with me step by step. She made sure I never felt like my light would dim.”
Shaiyan S. Duke Undergraduate, John Hopkins MSPH
“I came to Dra. Yvette for assistance on my med school application. I needed help and guidance on my personal statement. I really wanted for whoever read my essay to be drawn in. She helped me write my authentic story by having me think and write down why I was really doing this. After working with Dra. Yvette, I gained clarity in focusing on a cohesive essay and learned how to effectively use examples. I also learned a lot about what admissions committees want to see in an essay and how I can showcase my experiences and aspirations.”
RihamAdmitted Med School Applicant
“Dra. Yvette helped me break down the personal statement I had to write. She helped me by asking questions on how I can elaborate more on what I had written. She also helped me prepare for my virtual interview. We did mock interviews and she prepared me for questions I may get asked. She made me feel confident going into my interview. She brings lots of years of experience and schooling that will help anyone during their journey on applying to schools. When I was applying to grad school I was a mess and she put my nerves at ease.”
JennyAdmitted MSW Applicant
“I came to Dra. Yvette for assistance on refining my Statement of Purpose (SOP) and other grad school application materials. I was not confident about my statement and needed some guidance and professional feedback. She walked me through critical elements of my SOP by asking me questions beyond what I would have imagined to include in my writing. Her support enabled me to dig deeply into my reasons for going to graduate school. After working with Dra. Yvette, I gained a deeper understanding of why I want to pursue higher education, including improved communication, organizational skills, and writing confidence.”
VenestaAdmitted Grad School Applicant
“The most helpful was getting help with fleshing out my thoughts into concrete essays. I learned different ways of brainstorming and how to make personal connections to my graduate programs. The most impactful part of the program was discussing my story with Dr. Yvette. We bonded over our shared experience and she helped me get clarity on how to write more fluid stories. She made me feel very prepared for finishing my grad school application and more knowledgeable about the whole process. I would recommend this program because having someone who cares about you making it into grad school is priceless.”
Tavon HillAdmitted Master's Applicant

Admissions and Funding Outcomes

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How I Support Clients Throughout the Process

Drawing on over 15 years of experience, I support clients across every stage of the graduate admissions and fellowship process, including:

STRATEGIC PLANNING AND TIMELINES

We develop a personalized admissions strategy, timeline, and action plan aligned with your goals, capacity, and application cycle.

PROGRAM, FELLOWSHIP, AND FUNDING STRATEGY

Identify graduate programs, mentors, fellowships, and funding opportunities that align with your professional and personal goals.

APPLICATION MATERIALS FEEDBACK

Receive meticulous line-by-line live feedback and strategic guidance on essays, CVs, resumes, statements, and other application materials.

INTERVIEW AND COMMUNICATION SUPPORT

Prepare for interviews, networking opportunities, and professional communication throughout the admissions process.

DECISION-MAKING AND FUNDING SUPPORT

Navigate admissions offers, funding packages, and negotiation conversations with guidance and strategy to make informed decisions.

ACCOUNTABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT

Strengthen follow-through, manage timelines, reduce overwhelm, and stay organized throughout the application process.

Is Grad Admissions and Fellowship Consulting Right for You?

My consulting services are perfect for you if you are: 

Applying to competitive graduate programs, fellowships, or funding opportunities while balancing demanding workloads and competing responsibilities

Seeking personalized guidance, accountability, and structure throughout the admissions or fellowship application process

Looking for support with application strategy, timelines, decision-making, interviews, funding opportunities, or professional communication

Wanting to strengthen your application materials and approach the process more strategically, sustainably, and intentionally

The Consulting Packages

What It’s Like to Work Together

“Watching the recording of Dra. Yvette working through my essay drafts—uff! It made me see how she thought through the questions and how the responses flow. The fact that it was recorded allowed me to take my time and truly listen. The recording itself is a resource I did not expect to receive yet value greatly. My sessions with Dra. Yvette made me realize that another way is possible. I can bring my authentic, neurodivergent, story-loving, anxious self and 'make it.' Dra. Yvette is a powerhouse in what she does, but it is HOW she does it that makes the difference.”
Ayleen P. Correa R.PhD Candidate
“After working with Dra. Yvette, I gained a better understanding of how to prepare for graduate school and improve my writing skills. She also helped me acknowledge that as a first-generation Latina, it is okay to give myself grace. My favorite thing about working with her was working through the written documents together in real time. It makes it that much easier to explain my process and we can both ask each other questions. Working with her, I felt safe and respected at all times, especially discussing my writing skills because that can be an intimidating thing to do.”
S. RamirezAdmitted Grad School Applicant
“What was most helpful about sessions was the non-judgmental approach which was conducive to honest conversation, and genuine learning. Writing for example has been easier with Yvette as I have education gaps, and some holes in my academic abilities. However with her help I was able to improve my academic tone, and learn how to accurately convey my intended message. I felt heard, understood, and capable. I left each session feeling better about my abilities. Yvette is wonderful, and has a beautiful personality which was helpful when I needed guidance in areas where I was self-conscious.”
Macenzie P.Undergraduate Student
“The most helpful part of the consulting sessions was being able to think more critically and finalize a draft of my personal statement and statement of purpose for grad school. I loved the sessions; they helped me feel less anxious and more open to discussing my interests, background, and any difficulties I encountered in the application process. The most valuable part was connecting with someone from a similar background who understood my interests and struggles and helped me use them for good in my materials. I would highly recommend this program for its personalized plan, non-judgmental advice, and support.”
Wayne T.Undergraduate Student
“Reaching out for my first consult back when I was simply applying to graduate school was the best investment in myself that I've made to date. Dra. Yvette is fantastic! She is not only motivating but is meaningful in her approach to help others. She finds practical solutions for your concerns, and listens without judgment. We discussed my concerns with researching and writing where she provided tools to help me identify my learning style. I am grateful to have walked away with a more manageable plan that even included goals for self-care and balance during my graduate program.”
Stephanie S.Graduate Student Abroad
“The sessions held me accountable and gave me the opportunity to hone my voice through the multiple edits made to my personal statement drafts. In terms of concrete skills, I found ways to speak more concisely while maintaining the same impact. I improved my goal setting, interpersonal communication, and critical thinking skills which all contributed to making me a competitive applicant. Dra. Yvette is incredibly supportive, funny, and easy to talk to. I genuinely felt that she was invested in helping me reach my next step, and that investment made me push myself to the next level.”
Indy R. Undergraduate Student
“I came to Dra. Yvette for assistance on my CV and personal statement. She helped me by providing great feedback, all of the valuable information she shared was great as it allowed me to see what areas of both needed a little more work. If someone was considering working with her, I would tell them that they should totally do it! She is able to offer the help needed with grad school applications. She is very knowledgeable in the whole process. If you’re like me, where the process is new to you, Dra. Yvette is a great person to seek!”
Josefa V.Admitted Grad School Applicant
“I enjoyed the fact that Dr. Yvette was very kind and willing to get to know the person she was working with. I also enjoyed how she would give pieces of advice rooted in her own experience or in the examples from her book. These sessions always brought me a great sense of comfort and confidence. They made me feel more prepared to take on this challenge and allowed me to feel that IT IS possible to apply and go to graduate school. For me, the fact that Dr. Yvette was willing to be vulnerable really helped me. Dr. Yvette is AMAZING!”
Salvador Gloria-MorenoTeacher
“This program has been super helpful from beginning to the end of the process. I feel confident in my ability to get into graduate school and I know that I have the skills to take the plunge into the application process … Going through the essay process was really helpful and being able to talk through the chaos in my head was really helpful. The most impactful part of the program was getting over my fear of writing about my childhood…It has helped me learn a lot about my own way of writing.”
Zachary G.Undergraduate Student
“As a first-generation student, I had no idea what to expect from the graduate school femtoring sessions. Prior to starting I was very nervous and unsure of what my future held, or even how I would transition into a new post-grad phase. However, it became quickly apparent that you were here to meet me where I was and help me get to where I want to be. I could not have asked for anything better or more. I am very happy with how each session has gone, and I am excited to finish up the program and get my applications submitted. I now feel well equipped to tackle what comes next!”
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Ready to Prioritize Your Goals?

Take the first step towards reaching your goal of going to graduate school and getting funding. Book a free consultation call with me today and let’s get started!

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