Graduate Admissions
Mentara’s Graduate Admissions services are built for students and professionals seeking purpose, clarity, and elite academic opportunity. We specialize in programs where storytelling, leadership, and intellectual impact matter—whether you are applying to Harvard for Public Policy, Columbia for Journalism, Oxford for Development Studies, or LSE for Economics.
What sets us apart?
We don’t just edit SOPs. We decode what your target programs are looking for, how they read between the lines, weigh your research interests, and align with your personal mission. Your application is not a formality. It is your first act of leadership.
We offer:
- In-depth consultation on academic trajectory and future vision
- Target school and program curation based on mission alignment
- Statement of Purpose development with a strategic narrative arc
- Resume refinement tailored to academic rigor and potential
- Faculty outreach, recommendation coordination, and research pitch strategy
- Interview coaching and funding appeal letters
Recent admits: Harvard University, Oxford Blavatnik School of Government, Stanford, Yale Jackson School, Columbia SIPA, Sciences Po, and more.
Your next degree should be more than a credential. It should be a calling. We help you answer it.
What We Offer
Personal Statement Writing
We don’t just edit your SOP, we help you uncover and articulate your narrative in a way that speaks directly to admission committees. Every line is curated for impact, clarity, and connection.
Resume & CV Optimization
Transform your academic or professional journey into a compelling resume that highlights leadership, impact, and alignment with your chosen field.
Program Selection Strategy
We match you with the most suitable universities and programs based on your career goals, academic profile, test scores, and funding preferences, so you apply smart, not just wide.
Application Portal Guidance
We walk you through each school’s application process, step by step. From entering details to uploading documents and selecting deadlines, nothing is left to chance.
Recommender Strategy & Review
Not sure who to ask or what they should write? We help you select the right referees and provide them with guidance, samples, and talking points.
Mock Interviews & Elevator Pitch Prep
Be ready to impress in your admissions interview. We run real-time mock sessions, refine your speaking points, and ensure your answers reflect poise, purpose, and personality.
Scholarship & Financial Aid Consulting
From merit-based aid to need-based scholarships, we help you identify and apply for funding opportunities. Our clients have secured partial and full scholarships at top-tier universities.
Student Success Stories & Testimonials
“Thanks to Mentara, I got into both Harvard and Yale for my MPP. Their SOP edits were game-changing, precise, emotional, and convincing.”
“Mentara guided me from scratch for my LLM applications,resume, SOP, recommenders, all of it. I got into Columbia and NYU with scholarships.”
“The mock interview with Mentara was tougher than the actual Oxford interview. I was prepared for everything they asked.”
Sample Admission Letters
We showcase excerpts from real admission letters (with permission), so you know what success looks like. These include offers from:
- Harvard Graduate School of Education
- Harvard Law School
- Columbia Law School
- LSE MPA Program
- NYU Wagner
- Stanford MSx Program