Services
Services offered at Khaula Rizwan's Consultancy
- Consultation sessions* for Graduate Programs Applications & Scholarships Preparation
- Interview Prep for Graduate Programs & Scholarships including MBA and technical programs + graduate jobs
- Review (editing/proofreading)
*I offer an initial guidance package which includes a 1:1 session along with a set of mandatory and complementary offerings. For more details, please email a brief with your resume, plans for graduate schools and your pain points. The below checklist will help you when drafting your email to me.
All services are charged on an hourly or package basis.
All of my 1:1 session details are described on my Calendly.
Grad Schools, Program Research & Funding
This guidance session aims to guide prospective applicants, i.e. you, on how to start your program search, how to get organized, and what to look out for when you're preparing your options/list for your desired programs/universities. I evaluate your profile's strengths, programs and countries of interest, profile-to-program fit, and structure of programs.
My mission is to empower you to shortlist programs yourself so you can confidently begin the process of shortlisting programs. I would also be happy to review your program list to provide insights.
"I worked with Khaula since Fall 2023 for my grad scholarship applications for Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters and the Chevening scholarships. With Khaula's structured timetable, introspective discussions, and detailed feedback, I was able to win both scholarships! After much deliberation, I decided to go with Erasmus Mundus EGEI program, and now I am in Europe." HF
Writing Stellar Statements of Purpose for Grad Schools
In this 1-on-1 advisory session, you can request:
Receive 1-on-1 advisory for drafting compelling essays for direct applications to graduate programs or applications to scholarships:
- Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose
- Letter of Motivation
- Study/Research Objectives
A live review is provided along with detailed pointers offline on a shared doc.
"A brilliant, empathetic, knowledgeable and all in all, a supremely helpful individual, it’s been a great experience with Khaula on both getting education consultancy and personalized coaching from her. She will go the extra mile to “really” understand your requirement(s), and the whole context (personal, professional, financial) around it, and will listen in detail to your goals, aims and ambitions and ask relevant clarifying, questions along the way. She will then start a comprehensive dialogue with you, taking you through the whole process of thinking about your future career and educational aspiration, your current constraints and options. In this way, the whole session becomes very empowering, relevant, and empathetic. Worth every and every minute. Highly recommend it to anyone from fresh graduates to early/mid-career professionals.:" RR
I enlisted Khaula’s assistance for my application to Chevening. Her dedication level is unparalleled. She is determined to make your application stand out from the rest and will squeeze the very best out of you. Besides that, she is a friendly, loving personality. Even though at the time of writing this recommendation, my application is still under review. But irrespective of the outcome, I certainly believe it was a worthwhile investment. I tremendously recommend every student or professional who is applying for a fellowship or scholarship to seek Khaula’s services." HT
How to Apply for Test Accommodations?
If you're an international student with a disability, you would need to sit for the following tests with accommodations. The process of requesting accommodation is difficult. Having experienced and requested special accommodations first-hand in Pakistan, I can give solid advice on how to request accommodations for GRE (ETS), IELTS (British Council, IDP, AEO), and TOEFL (ETS).
Read about GRE and TOEFL with accommodations for test-takers with disabilities.
Read about IELTS accommodations for test-takers with disabilities.
GRE, IELTS, and TOEFL all offer test accommodations if you have a disability or unique need.
If you're planning to apply for international programs or scholarships which require any of the above tests 'with' the applications, you will need to apply for accommodations for your respective test 4-6 weeks in advance. Accommodations are not approved on a registered test ; you need to have your accommodations approved first and then you are allowed to register for your test. It is time-consuming therefore get the right guidance from Khaula Rizwan's Consultancy as they have first hand experience with the whole process includinf for herself and for her clients with disabilities.
Here is what one Fulbrighter with bi-lateral upper arm physical disability says:
"I applied for fall Intake 2023 and started preparation around summers of 2022. I came through Khaula from an online session she had. I got in touch with her and I came to know that there can be specific accommodation for students with disabilities. She guided me in full details step-by-step on how to apply for GRE accommodations. My accommodations for GRE were approved in couple of weeks with 100% extra time and seating arrangement due to my unique disability needs. I'm very glad that she helped me in my application and she definitely very well know what she's doing." AR
Advisory on fully-funded scholarships, apps and SOPs
In this 1:1 advisory session, you will receive guidance and pointers for writing statements and application pointers for specific scholarships (fully-funded, internal awards) and government fellowships. See the entire list here.
If you're applying for exchange programs or internship opportunities (fully-funded), this session will be suitable too.
All these scholarship intakes are a year in advance. In one session, we can discuss the scholarships you're eligible for, as well as receive recommendations for best fit scholarship according to your experience and background.
I'm pleased to inform you that I’ve been shortlisted for the Chevening scholarship and progressed to the interview stage. Wanted to thank you for your assistance with the essay and your feedback on them.
Not sure if this session is for you? Discuss your plan on WhatsApp or email me at khaularizwanconsultancy@gmail.com with your resume and brief. For brief, see this checklist.
Other services offered by Khaula Rizwan's Consultancy:
Prep Me for My Grad School Interview
If you are an international Master/PhD aspirant and need 1-on-1 mock session for strategizing your interviews for your programs or scholarships, I am here to develop more clarity with you.
If you're already in a graduate program, or about to graduate, and have a job interview coming up, this session will benefit you too!
Did you know 'rambling' kills your interview? Yes, 8 out of 10 applicants tend to ramble. The trick is to prepare and be mentally concise!
Got a high-level interview for a scholarship or program, or a job interview, don't worry. Just know the right prep will help you.
Editing and Proofreading
Extensive editing and proofreading services for letters, essays, resume, and application documents (cover letters, elevator pitches, video statements).
If you're an organization/company looking for an editor/proofreader for your in-house or public-facing documents or presentations/training, I offer my editing and proofreading services with quick Turn Around Time. See my past editorial roles for university scholars' dissertations, conference proceedings and organization's training manuals. Samples of previous editing services can be provided on request.
I can be reached on khaularizwanconsultancy@gmail.com or LinkedIn.