Mission Statement

“I was confident I wanted to pursue my Ph.D. in History, but for a first-time applicant, the process can be daunting. Kaelyn and her team at Accepted Consulting helped strengthen my written samples and craft a path to success. In addition, they were flexible and worked around my full-time teaching schedule seamlessly. The admissions process is hard and full of questions. Kaelyn and the team are always there to help navigate the deadlines, writing samples, potential advisor meetings, personal statements, and beyond! I highly recommend working with Accepted Consulting for all college admissions! With their expertise, I was able to obtain admission into an amazing Ph.D. program, with full funding and a living stipend!” - Client Accepted to the PhD in US History at University of Memphis)

“Coming into the graduate admissions process with no real idea of what to do, Kaelyn and Accepted Consulting made the process so simple and seamless. Kaelyn’s expertise in constructing statements of purpose really helped me navigate the essay writing process and synthesize all my thoughts and experiences into cohesive essays tailored towards each school I was applying to. Overall, I was accepted into 3 of my top choices for my program, and would highly encourage anyone who is thinking of applying to graduate school to reach out to Kaelyn and Accepted!” - Justin Ricket (Accepted to the MPH at UCLA, Brown, and Boston University)

"Where to begin with how helpful Kaelyn was in my journey getting into top Ph.D. programs. I'll start by saying that mine was an odd case, one many told me would be impossible to overcome. At the time I decided I wanted to get my Ph.D. (which is in the History of Science and the History of Art), I was a practicing curator living in New York City working at contemporary art galleries. This might sound appealing, but in my field, working in a commercial setting for four years is not viewed as a good thing. In fact, it is typically viewed as very negative by academics. Why? Well, it means I had been out of academia for a long time and established a career for myself that in the eyes of many meant that I would not take the Ph.D. seriously or for that matter that I was not really interested in becoming a professor. To make things worse, I had a master's degree from a conservatory that is also linked to a commercial entity and not respected by the Ivy Leagues. And, my undergraduate degree was from a state university (a good one but nonetheless).

I was, however, determined. I had been writing and reading on my own time for years and was genuinely passionate about the field and how I could change it, both as an academic and as a curator. Kaelyn believed in me too, and she was one of the first. She greatly helped me edit my writing sample—which was on a very controversial topic—and gave me suggestions about the process of applying that were invaluable. She related her experience to my own, which helped me to understand what I would need to do to break down the barriers of what is a convoluted game of Ph.D. applying and networking. Today, I am writing this from the University of Cambridge, where I am completing the top one-year research program in my field, and have been admitted to Princeton for my Ph.D.—I was even awarded the Presidential Fellowship. I can confidently say that these milestones would not have been possible without Kaelyn's consultation. I would recommend her to anyone who is applying to graduate school, especially those who think their case to be unusual." - Client Accepted to the PhD in History of Art at Princeton University & the University of Cambridge)

“I contacted Accepted Consulting as someone positive that I wanted to pursue a doctorate but unsure of how to shape my applications. After Kaelyn's input, I was able to confidently arrange all of my materials, incorporate her edits and advice, and feel genuinely proud of what I submitted. So far I've received one acceptance with full funding and have an interview at my top-choice program coming up and I am beyond thrilled! I can't overstate how grateful I am to have had guidance from the team at Accepted, and I urge future applicants to take advantage of the opportunity to learn how to best present themselves and unlock the academic possibilities that they deserve.” - Client Accepted to a PhD in Criminology at Florida State University)

“Accepted has been a massive support in my graduate school application journey. With Kaelyn’s help and guidance, I was able to get into my dream graduate programme at the LSE. I am so thankful to her and the Accepted team for all their help” - Client Accepted to LSE MSc in Development Studies)

“When I began to seriously consider my life after college, I knew that I wanted to pursue graduate study and attend a university in the UK. While I had a clear idea of what I wanted, applying overseas as an international student was daunting. When I found Accepted Consulting on TikTok, I was hopeful that Kaelyn could help me better understand this process. Working with Kaelyn transformed my application and my confidence. Her feedback on various drafts, institutional knowledge about higher education, and experience studying in the UK all made the graduate application process more accessible and less stressful for me. I’m so grateful to Kaelyn for her mentorship, and I look forward to working with her in the future as my academic career progresses.” - Client Accepted to the MPhil in Criminology at the University of Cambridge