How To Get Started

Ideal for: Any individual looking to fine-tune their personal statement for an admissions or job application process

• This is a 2-hour session, where we devote the first hour to interviewing you and having you take an attribute assessment so that we can provide meaningful guidance
• The next hour is focused on developing and refining an applicant’s personal statement, assistance in crafting a resume/CV, and putting together a realistic timeline for completing applications
• Additional time may be purchased on an hourly basis

Ideal for: Secondary, Undergraduate, and Graduate students applying for their next degree

• This is a 4-hour session designed to target the most important aspects of the admissions process at any degree level, while assessing your unique strengths so that you can highlight them to others
• Includes a review of the necessary prerequisites for your program of choice, such as standardized testing, course selection, development of a meaningful community service record, and choosing relevant internships
• Identifying professors, colleagues, and others from whom to request letters of recommendation
• Recommendations for applying to an appropriate mix of schools with regards to institutional selectivity, the applicant’s academic record, and extracurricular interests
• Editing of personal statements, admissions essays, and resumes/CVs.
• Interview prep and coaching
• Composing a list of the most relevant scholarships and other financial aid resources
• A review of any prior rejections, to identify weaknesses in prior applications
  

Ideal for: Students working on their Masters and Doctoral degrees

• Sometimes the guidance of a school assigned advisor is not enough to meet your needs, so we offer semester-long personal mentoring for graduate students who need regular and reliable feedback
• Review of a student's degree audit to map out the best path to graduation and ensure all prerequisites are met before the next courses are selected
• In-depth search for the best scholarship matches that will help reduce the cost of graduate level education
• Setting up a schedule to complete dissertation research in a timely manner plus periodic editing sessions and a final review
• Identification of internships that provide the best networking and educational experiences for the student's field of interest and assistance in the internship application process
• Additional tutoring and editing services as needed
  

Ideal for: Educators looking for professional help in broadening their educational services

• With this package, the client and mentor will meet over several sessions after creating an education training plan
• Guidance in developing seminars, workshops, and for-credit/non-credit continuing education classes
• Teacher Certification support services
• Innovative instructor-led curriculum and assessment development
• Training in public speaking
• Provide one-on-one and group tutoring for the classroom

Ideal for: Minority and Women entrepreneurs looking for official certification in the MWBE program

• Applying for a NYC MWBE (Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise) certification can help fast track your business to get contracts with the NYC government
• Applicants are responsible for paying all relevant application fees in addition to the package prices for services provided by Gift of Experience LLC
• Depending on your needs as a business-owner, this package can provide step-by-step assistance to establish your business as a  New York State Limited Liability Corporation, complete the application for the NYC MWBE certification, and become a NYC PASSPort Vendor
•  Positioning you to create requests for proposals with NYC as a MWBE

Ideal for: Self-driven individuals who need professional feedback as they navigate admissions, job application processes, and career transitions

• Individuals can access educational and career advising on an as-needed basis
• The individual sets the agenda, this is your chance to discuss, reflect, and ask relevant questions and get the help you need to expand your horizon
• A discounted rate of $50/hr is available for undergraduate students