Transfer consulting for STEM students
Fred Krynen, PhD
from GED to PhD
I dropped out of high school at seventeen. I spent the next decade cooking professionally. When I was ready to change course, a community college opened its doors — no questions asked. I earned my GED at Mt. Hood Community College in Portland, OR. I enrolled in engineering classes, and two and a half years later, I transferred to Stanford on a full ride scholarship. I went on to earn my BS, MS, and PhD in mechanical engineering — all paid for by scholarships and teaching assistantships. Now, I teach the same foundational courses that changed my life.
I know what it takes to take that step. Not in theory — I did it. And as someone who has since coached many students through their own applications, I know what a compelling STEM transfer story looks like and how to help you tell yours.
Who this is for
Potential and current community college students applying to four-year STEM programs — especially those with non-traditional backgrounds who need someone who genuinely understands the path they're on.
Start here
Book a free intro call
Before anything else, let's talk. I need to understand where you are and where you want to go. The first call is free and there's no obligation.
Schedule your free call →What I offer
After your intro call, here's how we can work together.
Essay
Essay Review
One application's worth of essays — personal statement, statement of purpose, or short responses for a single school. Written feedback, submitted async, returned within 48 hours.
$200
Get started →Advisory
3-Session Package
One school, start to finish. We identify the right target, build your application strategy, work through your essays across three sessions, and button it up before you submit.
$700
Get started →Full Support
Full Cycle
Multiple schools, multiple essay sets, full support from first conversation to final submission. We build your complete school list, develop tailored essays for each application, review everything before it goes out, and do interview prep if needed. Direct access to me throughout.
$2,000
Get started →Questions before booking? Reach out directly and I'll get back to you within 24 hours.