Hi, I’m Tess, a sustainability consulting professional based in Singapore and incoming Master of Science student in Sustainability Management at Columbia University.

My career has taken me from management consulting at Accenture Singapore to international development work in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where I spent a few years immersed in critical sustainability challenges including gender equality, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and Just Energy Transition. I hold a Bachelor of Business (Distinction) from Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University.

I specialise in supporting undergraduate or graduate applications to Sustainability, Climate, International Development, Social Impact, and related interdisciplinary programs in Business or Public Policy. I am best equipped to guide applications to universities in Singapore, Europe, and the USA.

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why work with me?

my mission

While navigating my own graduate applications, I encountered a clear gap: expert guidance remained frustratingly expensive, complicated, and out of reach for many deserving candidates.

I invested significant effort into honing every element of my application – distilling complex career transitions into coherent narratives in my Personal Statement, securing compelling Letters of Recommendation, and positioning my profile strategically.

The process demanded rigor, but ultimately earned me admission to my dream school. This entire experience compelled me to create clear, accessible, quality guidance I wish had existed for me.

my offerings

I provide reliable, no-nonsense advice on how to develop authentic, competitive application materials, particularly:

  • Personal Statements;

  • Letters of Recommendation;

  • (Scholarship) Essays;

  • Resume/CV.

I do not write on your behalf. I guide you in a way that complies with university policies on academic integrity and authentic application materials:

  • All application materials must be the applicant’s own original work;

  • Essays and personal statements should reflect the applicant’s genuine voice, experiences, and perspectives;

  • Using AI tools or having someone else write application materials constitutes fraud/misrepresentation;

  • Plagiarism in any form is prohibited.

my expertise

You are in the right place if you are applying to:

  • Sustainability & Climate Programs;

  • International Development & Social Impact;

  • Related Interdisciplinary Fields like Business or Public Policy.

I’m best equipped to guide applications to universities in Singapore, Europe, and the USA.