One-on-one, always
No group calls, no cohorts. You work directly with me, and everything you share stays confidential.
Mentoring
Each cycle, I work closely with a small number of applicants. Applicants are selected on potential, not ability to pay.
The current cycle is open.
Why byricheese
Meet Richard
AI engineer, New York City
I'm Richard. From a small town in Vietnam to a top school in America, I write down what I wish I'd known along the way.
Read my story →How to join
Apply
Fill out a short form. It's fine if your profile isn't complete yet; the more you tell me, the better.
Getting to know you
I'll read your application. If it looks like a fit, we'll schedule a call about your background, motivations and aims, and see whether working together makes sense.
Building your application
We work on it together, step by step, until your application is complete.
Apply now
The current cycle is open.
Questions
Which programs do you work with?
Top-tier U.S. master's and PhD programs: the household names, and programs ranked in the top 20 in their field.
Can you guarantee admission?
No. No one can honestly promise admission to these programs, and I won't either. What I can promise is full attention to making your application the strongest it can be.
Will my application still be in my own words?
Yes. Your application stays yours. I guide every draft, but the words are always your own.
Is your advice independent?
Yes. My advice is mine alone. No school or organization has a say in what I recommend.
Is mentoring online?
Yes, fully online, so you can work with me from anywhere.
Do you help with programs outside the U.S.?
Mentoring covers U.S. programs only. For scholarships and programs in other countries, start with The Atlas.
Have a question first?
Ask me anything about mentoring. I read every message myself and reply by email.