NEW: Admissions Consulting for Science & Engineering
Masood Research Consulting, LLC offers personalized admissions consulting for high school, undergraduate, graduate, and professional school applicants.
No matter your path, we help you choose the right program and build a competitive, authentic application that stands out.
FREE initial 30-min strategy session! Book Here Questions? Contact Us
What We Help You With
We guide you step-by-step through the admissions process:
- Selecting the right programs and prerequisite coursework
- Identifying beneficial pathway or post-baccalaureate programs
- Navigating medical, graduate, and professional school applications
- Crafting a compelling and authentic personal statement
- Understanding appropriate and ethical use of AI in applications
- Interview preparation, including structured mock interviews
- Securing strong letters of recommendation
- Building a clinically and academically relevant resume
- Determining competitive clinical and extracurricular experience hours
- Evaluating employment experiences for your application
- Understanding the role of research in your candidacy
- Professional networking and appropriate use of social media
Our Approach
Becoming a strong applicant requires partnership, discipline, and accountability.
This means:
- Completing agreed-upon goals on time
- Being fully prepared for each session
- Showing consistency and professionalism
- Timeliness and follow-through are not optional—they are essential qualities of successful applicants, especially in demanding fields like medicine and engineering.
- I will guide you, challenge you, and support you—but your success depends on your effort.
What to Expect
- All sessions are conducted via Zoom (camera on required)
- Real-time feedback on communication, professionalism, and presence
- A focus on both your application and how you present yourself
Session Structure & Outcomes
Each session is structured and goal-oriented:
- Customized Roadmap
We develop a clear, achievable plan with defined timelines and milestones - Pre-Session Preparation
- You receive session objectives in advance
- You submit questions prior to each meeting
- Ongoing Progress Tracking
- Review completed goals from previous sessions
- Address challenges and adjust strategy as needed
- Set clear goals for the next session
- Adaptability is built into the process—because real progress isn’t linear.
A Final Note
You are not just an applicant, you are a person.
This process is demanding, and there will be highs and lows. I will support you through both. I will be honest with you, I will not sugarcoat the reality of competitive admissions, but I will also remind you of your strengths when you need it most.
This journey prepares you to reach the door.
What lies beyond it will require resilience, discipline, and grit.
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Science and Medical Pathway Admissions Consultant
Dr. S. Farah Masood, PhD, MS, MPH
Engineering Admissions Advisor
Mirza Baig, BS, MS
M.S. Civil & Environmental Engineering (Transportation), University of California, Berkeley
B.S. Civil Engineering (GPA 3.4)
About
My name is Mirza Baig, and I help aspiring engineering students build competitive, well-positioned applications for top programs.
I am a UC Berkeley graduate engineering student specializing in transportation systems and infrastructure strategy. With experience in applied research, data analysis, academic instruction, and federal operations, I understand both the technical rigor of engineering programs and the
strategic narrative required to stand out in admissions.
Experience and Perspective
Research Analyst – Dolphin Smart Ships
Evaluated infrastructure feasibility along the Oakland–Stockton marine corridor and coordinated
with public and private stakeholders.
Traffic Researcher – UC Berkeley
Conducted transportation equity analysis using national survey data and quantitative modeling.
Math Instructor & Engineering Tutor
Taught high school and college engineering students, developing structured study plans and
academic improvement strategies.
U.S. Census – IT & Operations Support
Supported large-scale federal operations and trained 60+ staff members.
How I Help Students
I specialize in:
- Positioning STEM students for competitive engineering programs
- Building strong extracurricular and project profiles
- Crafting compelling technical narratives
- Engineering-focused essay and resume strategy
- Academic and course-planning guidance
Technical Background
AutoCAD | Python (pandas) | ArcGIS | Revit | Excel
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