I, and the team I’ve trained, are experts at asking you the right questions to draw out your genius. We are also experts at not letting you be modest. We have to showcase you as the go-to PhD candidate so they pick you out of the pile and offer you the $300k position.

Each Fearless Grad is matched with their personal consultant who meets with you for 2 collaborative 1:1 sessions where we dramatically improve your resume and statement of purpose (SOP).

This PhD application thing will be totally unique to you and your goals. But, there are some key steps every successful PhD should do. And, you should execute these at the highest level. Even if you’ve already done some of the work, you should have an expert guide to follow so you make sure you’ll get into your dream program with funding. 

I designed these modules to be bite-sized, but totally comprehensive. Instead of guessing and wondering what steps you need to do and in what order, I lay it out in crystal clear detail. Many of my type A clients appreciate the thoroughness and simple ‘checklist’ style approach that tells them if they are on the right track. You have lifetime access to this material, and it gets refreshed regularly to stay up-to-date with all of the PhD trends.

You get to ask questions to Dr. Natalie and get expert guidance and feedback every week so you never get stuck. And, you get to learn from your peers and see how they approach things so you can get better and better.

The group is pretty small ~30 people, and chances are if you show up and engage you’ll get to ask your question and have a 10 minute chat with Dr. Natalie to get you crystal clear on the best course of action. All of these calls are recorded and serve as a bank of knowledge for all Fearless Grads.

We also have bonus small group interview training once your applications are submitted. This is an invaluable part of getting accepted, and we make sure you are totally confident heading into these interviews so you land your fully funded position.

You getting to where you want to be is a combination of technical know how and support. You can get 24/7 support from me and my team in slack. This is like having a personal consultant in your pocket. Imagine asking all your crazy questions when you have them, instead of wondering and going in circles. This is what we're here for.

I want to give you more opportunities to connect with people just like you going through this crazy journey together. We use slack and have private channels to talk about PhD and personal topics. No matter what time-zone you’re in you can ask questions and get expert advice from the Fearless Grad team, and feedback from your fellow PhD hopefuls. Fearless Grads routinely connect with others and collaborate or swap materials to keep getting better and better. I encourage you to take advantage of this community.

This program works for everyone with either some research experience or relevant work experience. This could be internships, or a semester of research, or a job in your field (none of this needs to be years of experience, months is fine!). If you’ve been sitting on your couch for the past 2 years watching Netflix, this program is not for you.

Yes. Starting early is never a bad thing. Many funding opportunities occur 6-12 months prior to starting a program. You may also find the process much easier without the deadline stress hanging over your head. We’ll still get your application in tip-top shape to hit send when you are ready.

I know you’re busy! That’s why I’ve streamlined the whole process, and we only focus on what truly matters. This saves 100’s of hours googling and going in circles. You should be able to complete this program with ~2-4 hours per week. Our program allows you flexibility to move at your own pace (slower or faster) and work with our team of experts to fit your schedule.

Yes. The process works the same for international students as it does for domestic students. We’ve helped many international students secure fully-funded PhDs, and we know the extra stress and challenges you face and how to help you successfully reach your PhD goals.

Yes. Many PhD students come directly from undergrad. As long as you can show you have some experience in your area, are committed, and bring good ideas, they would be thrilled to have you!

I only work with individuals with a college degree, or in their senior year of undergraduate.

Nationally, PhD applicants have a 22% acceptance rate. In the Fearless Grad Program our PhD acceptance rate is 77%, or 3.5 times higher than the national average. This means you have a much higher chance of getting into a fully funded PhD program than going through this process alone.

However, we could never guarantee acceptance to a particular program. We aren’t photo-shopping your head on an athlete’s body. Success depends largely on you and your effort. We give you the exact step-by-step process and support you need to succeed, but we do not write essays for you. We empower you to be successful, and know you will be successful if you put our process to work.

Absolutely! This is your time, and if editing your materials or other topics are top of mind, let's do it!

Yes. If you do the work, and apply to the schools that are a good fit, and don’t get into any of your schools I’ll work with you 100% free on the next application cycle. I know we cannot always control the Universe, and I'm here to help you achieve your goals no matter what. 

I cannot guarantee any particular school or funding source will select you. However, with our work together we will maximize your chances of success.

This is a pretty small group and attendance is usually 5-10 people on a typical weekly call. So, if you have a question and show up and raise your hand, I’ll most likely be able to have a ~10 minute conversation with you. This means you get direct access to a PhD expert on a weekly basis.

If you can’t make it to the live call, you can post your question ahead of time in the slack channel, and I’ll do my best to answer it on the call. These calls are recorded and uploaded to the portal. You have lifetime access to learn from your other Fearless Grads on all the recorded calls.

Slack is a great spot to get 24/7 support so you’re never stuck. Ask questions and get feedback from Dr. Natalie and your other Fearless Grads. It’s a quick way to send messages like “Professor X said this, is that normal?” and get real guidance from your community. We have dedicated channels to hang out in and build smaller communities of people doing the exact same thing you are.

This program is comprehensive and holds all the pieces you need to successfully get accepted and funded at your ideal PhD program. We often see many clients who think they only need help in one area, and actually need help in other areas to be successful. You will likely not use all of the pieces all of the time. It is highly likely you will use some more than others. This is OK. In fact, this is expected. We expect you to take what you need and make this program work for you. If you want to focus on one area and you get amazing results, that’s a win. If you want to tap into all 4 areas and get amazing results, that’s a win. We’re here for results.

You can email me at [email protected], I'd be happy to answer any questions you have.

If you would like a free consult to figure out if this is exactly for you, you can schedule that here.