I got in contact with Agnes again to have a professional edit my MBA application essays. I cannot recommend Agnes enough. I have never been a strong writer, and while I had an idea of what I wanted to write about, I was not satisfied with the way in which I had written my essays. Agnes was able to help me convey my ideas in a more compelling manner. Furthermore, Agnes was able to provide advice on what would resonate more with the admissions officers and help me refine my ideas. I was extremely busy in the months leading up to the application deadlines, but Agnes' quick turnaround time allowed me to edit each essay enough times and until I was happy with all of them. After sending an essay back to Agnes for revision, she replied with a date by which she was able to edit my essay by, allowing me to plan ahead. In the end, I was admitted to Harvard Business School, Columbia Business School, and Kellogg School of Management. I strongly recommend Agnes to anyone who needs help with their essays. read more

My son is a high school senior. Agnes did a one-on-one call with me and answered questions via email and then did a one-on-one call with my son. Agnes worked with my son on everything from application strategy, timing, resume, essay edits and strategy. She spent time every week catching up with my son and was a true partner. He showed me some of the multiple edits she worked with him. She helped him narrow down his reach/ possible / safety choices (and some new ones) and worked with him on an Early Decision 2 and his regular decisions. My son is smart but has poor organizational skills and timing was never his strong suit. Agnes was great in keeping him on track and making sure he was progressing on time. He and I were happy that he got all his essays done and applications out. My son got into his first choice via ED2 so we were thrilled (unfortunately we had already spent money on regular decision applications but all is good). Would recommend Agnes for any parent looking for a partner for this child. read more

I've been very happy with my company that I had been with for nearly 20 years, but after such a long time, I wanted to see if there were other opportunities out there for me. I updated my profile in LinkedIn and signed up to receive emails when potentially interested jobs are posted. The next step was to update my CV... which I realized I had not updated since my school days! (Such is the case when you've been with and moved up the ranks of the same company perhaps?) I was referred to Lucent Education by a friend who had worked with them before so I sent a message to them and received a reply from Agnes. I sent her my old, outdated resume and let her know what my current role entails, as well as the types of roles that may interest me enough to consider leaving my current role. Agnes was very speedy with her responses and got back to me within days with the first set of updates and suggestions on my CV via Google Docs. I was able to review and accept or decline her suggestions with ease. She also asked several thought provoking questions to illicit more details from me. That was very helpful to me as I realized that I took some of what I did on a regular basis for granted and had not thought to put them into a CV. She was also helpful to identify sections where specifics would strengthen the task description (ie: "manage a team" vs. "manage a team of 10," "increase xx count" vs "increase xx count from 150 to 200 from 2019 to 2020") Overall, the whole process took about 3 weeks... and that's only because it took me about a week in between each of her updates to respond back. I wasn't in a rush to get this done as I just wanted to have it ready in case something of interest came up. Agnes never rushed me though, which I appreciated, and she always responded promptly even though I was not. After 4 revisions, I was very happy with the end result - not only in content but also in the visual aspect of the CV, which Agnes also laid out. As fate would have it, recently a job opportunity of interest did come across my way and I was very relieved to have my CV ready to go. Had I not, it would have been really stressful having to come up with one on the fly. I'm not going to go as far as saying the CV is why I got the job, but I'm certain that it helped - at the very least to get me an interview! Thanks Lucent and Agnes! Wish me luck on my new job! read more

It was time for me to update my nursing resume and biggest thing I hate is writing. I'm a horrible writer. I needed some professional help. With Agnes' English skills and Sui Seng's medical background, they combined forces and knew exactly what I needed. When I received my first revision, it appeared overwhelming with all the corrections but the notations and suggestions were very useful. It shows they took their time to read each line. Their response time is great too. Agnes suggested that I write a cover letter to increase my chances of getting an interview. Of course I wasn't sure where to start. She took the time to write a long email of an example and structure that was tailored to my profession. I would definitely recommend people to use this service. read more

Agnes is my go-to person when I need a review on an essay, cover letter or resume. She has a very strong command of the English language and is exceptional when it comes to grammar and writing. She not only corrects the technical errors, but also gives feedback on how to better present my ideas in a fluid manner. She's given me much advice on what to highlight, how to highlight them, and how to personalize each essay, resume or cover letter for its intended reader. Her constructive criticism always results in a stronger end product. She has been an invaluable adviser to me. I definitely don't think I would've experienced as many successes in my college career and job search endeavors without her. read more

I was recently in a situation where I had to start revamping my resume (quite possibly on my top 10 list of "things I dislike to do"). It was also difficult because I'm looking to transition in my career. I turned to Lucent to help me get things in order. Agnes is thorough, professional, and provided some great advice for my resume! She has a great eye for detail. I was also fortunate enough to have Tilia take a look at my resume as well, and my overall resume more focused and well written. She's a pro! It's definitely not easy trying to convey your strengths in a brand new field, and they did it easily and flawlessly. I've already gotten some hints of interest too thanks to my resume refresh, and I credit Lucent for their help. Highly recommend them, and they are also great at cover letters too! read more

Agnes helped me a lot in writing my personal statement. She always provided comments very fast within a day I sent to her the revision. Feedbacks fixed grammar mistakes, made suggestions about contents and structure, and really improved precise wording. From my first draft to the final version after 10+ rounds of comments and edits, I see obvious differences that I couldn't have made without Agnes' huge help. We had a conversation over the phone, and she also asked for supporting docs to better know me. read more

I am more than impressed and grateful by the service provided by Lucent. My MBA application essays were reviewed by Tilia and she was extremely on point with all her feedback. Each of her pointers as she reviewed word by word, was extremely helpful. Every feedback of hers tend to make me reflect deeper in my essay. She does not only have a great eye on the little things (grammar, structure etc), but also have a knack at suggesting better ways to express ideas to making my essay shine. Even though I was rather slow at responding with my revised essay, Tilia constantly checked on me to make sure I am still on track. Her response time was also unbelievable. I received e-mail response within a day and all my revised essays with feedback within 3-4 days upon submission. It was extremely casual working with Tilia despite her professionalism and solid work ethic. Thanks to her I am extremely confident of submitting my application now. I highly recommend Tilia to anyone who needs their essay reviewed. read more

Agnes has been a great college counselor. I approached her as a transfer applicant and she is very knowledgeable about different schools, what they're known for, as well as different majors and career paths. Im not a great writer and at times I get stuck on personal statements. Agnes is very responsive and helps me brainstorm different ideas. Instead of putting words into my mouth, Agnes really encouraged me to think and gave me ideas as to how I should I should consider tackling a personal statement. I was recently admitted to the University of Southern California as a transfer applicant and I don't think I would have been accepted without Agnes's help. Agnes is a great college counselor and I would highly recommend her to first year applicants and transfers alike. read more

For more than decade, I'd been using the same resume that I created when I first started working (out of college) - simply editing it, amending it, and tacking on elements with each professional stop I made. Over the years, it took on the look and feel of the Frankenstein monster CV that you might expect it to have taken on. Agnes did a phenomenal job in working with me on my resume. Through various iterations she patiently helped to reformat, restructure and re-word my resume until it was the refined and polished reflection of myself that I would be proud to put in front of potential employers. Agnes has an astute eye for written aesthetic, an incredibly perceptive attention to detail, and a keen sense for what would help make your resume standout in the eyes of potential employers. I'll obviously be using Agnes for future resume amendments and re-writes - she's a pleasure to work with, and the value she provides is well worth it. read more

Where do I even begin with this review, other that just AMAZING! If you need resume help, seriously don't wait another minute and get Agnes on it. I've always thought I've put together a pretty great resume. I've been building it with tons of good feedback over the years and help from career centers at school (incl. the one at Haas). I've been able to get through some job applications and always thought I just didn't have the right experience. Until Agnes took a stab at it.. Previously, I was getting feedback mostly on grammatical errors and clarity. Agnes took it to a new level. She challenged me to really dig deep and talk about work I've done. She pushed me outside my comfort zone to speak highly of my accomplishments and helped me realize how much I have achieved. She would provide prompts and help me phrase what I'm looking to say, without sounding like I was boasting. She really helped me draw out a great list of bullets points to describe what has been my career to date. Since Agnes helped me review and rewrite my resume, I have to say this round of job searching has been amazing. The resume has gotten me so many phone screens because it has helped me put my best foot forward. Now, if I could only get her to train me through my interviews...... read more

I can't thank Agnes enough for everything she's done for me! She helped me with three graduate school essays, as well as updated and revamped my resume for both graduate school and potential employers. Agnes went above and beyond for me even helping me with the application process for applying to be my university's undergraduate commencement speaker. I got into all three of my schools that I applied to and I attribute it all to Agnes' help on my essays. You won't regret working with Lucent Education, it was totally worth it! read more

Agnes has been a huge help with updating my resume. I hadn't done anything with my resume for a long time (yes, I'm an old timer) and she was instrumental in helping me bring it up to date. She not only helped with structure, but also with content. She's very easy to work with and provides lots of insights into why she's making certain suggestions. We went to an iterative approach to finally get to a polished version that I'm very happy with. Definitely reach out to her if you need a professional with a solid track record. read more

I can't thank Agnes enough for helping me land two job offers with my dream companies in the Greater NYC area last year! She thorough reviewed my resume, cover letter, and did practice interview sessions with me. When I finally started working with her again for the six months leading up the job offers, it was definitely a re-learning process, but much needed and well, she got me those results! I do check in with Agnes time to time again on career coaching...she listens to my issues/challenges, and provides a simple solution, or just words of encouragement. I've used Agnes for my MBA grad application back in 2012, but after this career search, I'll definitely be sure to stay in touch with her. Thank you so much for helping me realize my dreams and now, I am working with a socially responsible, luxury jewelry company and just got back from Japan for a work trip with my new company! read more

Like many others, writing resumes just seems like a chore and I haven't bothered to update it since my last job search. I knew it needed a rework but wasn't sure how to do it so I reached out to Agnes for help. It only took a few iterations for her to completely transform my outdated resume to something I'd use confidently in job applications! Her pointers on what potential employers look for and what type of things I should list on my resume were key to setting myself apart from other candidates. Layout is also very important as a first impression and Agnes took the time to redo that as well. Thank you so much Agnes! If you are looking for resume help, reach out to Lucent Education! read more

Having Tilia advising me on my MBA application from initial school selection/strategy to execution on essays has been amazing all along. She's a wonderful coach and she herself came through a top US business school. With her guidance, not only was I learning more about myself through writing my essays, I have also built more confidence of my own potential and I am very grateful for that. The end result: I was admitted into a top 5 US business school for a full time MBA program! Here's why I would recommend Lucent Education: 1) personalized service - Tilia considered my background and analyzed my profile thoroughly. We had a few phone calls and soon we shortlisted a few schools with an application strategy. Although I would be charged on a per essay basis, but with just an additional small fee - this personal profile review / strategy session gave me invaluable insights and a sense of direction. This is an important step made affordable before one launches into essay writing. I would recommend people to do so first. 2) feedback on and beyond the essays - Tilia commented on my essays and resume - every word and every line, promptly. She refrains from forcing in her points/word choices but instead, she has a knack of putting forth comments/notes that spur me to reflect deeper. It is extremely critical and fulfilling to having an essay that is still yours and truly speaks of who you are at the end of the day. On top of that, she responds to all my questions (big and small) on all things related to b-school admission. Banking on her knowledge and advice has allowed me to put together a successful application. 3) affordable but still top quality - Although you only pay for what you need (i.e. charges per essay review), Tilia would still go all out rooting for you in every sense - giving you sound advice, mock interviews whilst working with your timing/preferences. At a fraction of a cost compared to engaging established admission consultants, she's very dedicated and her drive for perfection compelled me to aim higher! All in all, it was a positive experience engaging Tilia from Lucent Education, and am thrilled that I am on my way to a top business school! read more

I was having a bit of trouble with my resume and cover letters for my internship applications when I went to Tilia for her help with them. She was very thorough with editing the structure and content of both my resume and cover letter, making sure that they were professional and ready for submission. She was also quick to reply and recheck the updated versions as I worked on them as per her instructions. All in all, she was a great guidance to my job applications for investment banking. read more

Getting my resume revised by Agnes was the key to my job search. I had submitted my resume before and after editing, and Agnes' edits resulted in an callback for an interview! In the beginning, Agnes will ask for job postings you're interested in and for your background so she can better understand what you're looking for. Then she'll start editing the resume to tailor it to your dream job. She's professional, timely with her edits, and clear as to why she's making certain changes. What I appreciated the most was that after working with me for weeks to fine-tune the content, she was willing to re-do my resume layout and organization and presented several options when I expressed my current format was too compact. Thanks to her edits, I am now at my dream company, which is commonly ranked as one of the most desirable tech companies to work for. I even referred another friend because of how impressed I am with the professionalism and quality of service I had received. read more

Tilia is an outstanding tutor in giving hints and strategies upon methods into writing the perfect resume for people finding jobs. She always gives a thorough inspection of your resume and point out certain areas that needed improvement. With her help, I was able to write up a brief but comprehensive explanation about my abilities and credentials towards my prospective employers. I credit Lucent Education for their ability to come through in taking their time to look through my resume and give critical comments and technical changes that are needed for an impressive resume. read more

When I wasn't catching peoples attention with my resume, Agnes stepped in and changed that. She helped me with a beautiful and eye catching format. I attribute many of my interview opportunities to Agnes. Her feedback and knowledge of what a resume should look like helped mine stand out from the dozens of bland ones. read more

I sincerely want to thank Agnes for all she has done for me. She helped me with the essay that I submitted. It really helps. I do not know what the result will be without her :) read more

What a great experience! I worked with Agnes to revise my resume. The communication between us was through email, and at first I didn't see how well that would work. I'm happy to say that the email communication was not a problem. We were able to ask and answer questions with ease. I would recommend this service. read more

This review is L-O-N-G overdue. Three months ago Sui-Seng helped me write my personal statement for my college application. With Sui-Seng's help I was able to develop a really powerful essay, that was 100% from the heart, completely mine, and ultimately got me accepted into the university program I applied to. Sui-Seng gently guided me through the entire process and it took most of my anxiety away immediately. He is a wonderful coach and had a way of commenting and making suggestions that helped nudge me along in the right direction. And believe me there were plenty of times I was way off track. The suggestions Sui-Seng gave me were INVALUABLE! I wish I could give more than 5 stars! Thank you Lucent for making that incredibly stressful time much easier to cope with!! read more

Wow, I had no idea how awful my resume was until I had mentioned to a friend that I was looking for another job and she referred me to Agnes. Agnes did a fantastic job pointing out to me that no-one but myself would actually know what I did!!! She helped me write things out in a way everyone would understand and that would be relevant for the types of jobs I am looking for. Basically she does a first scrub, pointing things out, deleting things that I thought were important but probably weren't, asking direct questions about what exactly I did/ the scope of what I worked on, she suggest phrases that sounded more professional and assertive. I edited and sent it back to her. Second scrub was reviewing the first scrub for formatting and asking more questions -- what organizations I interacted with, what exactly did I accomplish. I revised and sent it back to her. Third scrub was more how to word things better although there were still some suggestions about adding some statements. And Oila! Beautiful resume ready to be sent out!!! Working with Agnes was super easy -- she's trustworthy, knows how to word things, and, like a good trainer, she keeps at you until the job is done. Five stars for Agnes!!! read more

Thank you, Agnes! If anyone needs to straighten up their resume that they haven't touched in years, she's the one to whip it back into shape. I was always afraid of how much detail to add to my resume, but Agnes provided a good insight of what an employer values and helped me in balancing the good-to-haves and what I can do without. It was easy and efficient to collaborate with Agnes through email and a running document. Her response time is punctual. Not only did she help me with the content, she gave constructive feedback on the layout as well. Always good to have a fresh pair of eyes :) I'll be sure to reach out to her if my cover letter or portfolio need some whipping back into shape, too. read more

Agnes is amazing! When I first started the resume writing process, I found so many conflicting information online about what employers looked for in a resume. For example, I wasn't sure whether objective statements on resumes are actually useful. Turns out, I'd been including a lot of excess things on my resume simply based on outdated information I received when I was in college. However, Agnes cleared up all of the confusion! She told me what was necessary for my resume and helped me create my resume in such a way that made my relevant experiences shine. She was very responsive, provided a lot of detailed feedback and made sure every little detail on my resume was perfect. As a result, I received a phone interview the day after submitting my resume! Thank you, Agnes for all of your hard work! read more

Thanks to Agnes for her resume help! Got interviews with Facebook and NetApp (2009 Forbes best company to work for - No.1).

I don't think I would have been as successful as I have been without the help of Agnes! I absolutely hate writing, but she made it all seem so doable. With her help, I was able to receive college acceptances, including Oberlin College and Wesleyan College. When looking for summer experiences during college, I always found it difficult to sell myself to research or internship opportunities by writing cover letters and personal statements. My applications were so successful I was able to spend a summer at Texas A&M University doing a research problem and later accept an internship at Amazon. The detail of the edits were wonderful; although at times the number of corrections were overwhelming, it shows that she really reads through each draft. One small detail I especially appreciated was that she let me know that she had received the most recent edit and when she would be able to take a look at it. I really recommend this service for any application needs! read more

I had a resume review, essay revisions, and a strategy session with Tilia for my MBA application. Her reviews provided different perspective that I had missed. Her questions helped me think through the details that I had missed. With her questions, I managed to revise my essays to a version which truly reflect who I am and what I really want. She also provided very useful suggestions to improve my resume. Moreover, she responded promptly, which was critical for me due to my last minute preparation. read more

Tilia and Agnes volunteered as advisers for a group of San Jose State undergraduate students considering graduate school. They provided students with a better perspective of what opportunities are available and a more in-depth understanding of the application process. In addition, they helped review and critique resumes for students, giving them a more competitive edge in the application process. As an undergraduate student, I would strongly encourage other students considering graduate school to consult with Tilia and Agnes. They have been an outstanding resource in better understanding graduate school alternatives and opportunities. read more

Last year, I received a scholarship from Lucent Ed that allowed me to receive free and unlimited resume/essay/personal statement edits. Going through the college application process proved difficult and challenging, but with the help of Agnes, I am now in one of the top three UCs in the nation. Additionally, Sui Seng was also really helpful in giving advice. They are both really friendly and are ready to help whenever needed. read more