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MBA Candidacy & Strategy Intensive

MBA Candidacy & Strategy Intensive

Offered by Albert C.

5.0

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Top MBA Coach | 20 yrs of Coaching | Ex-Consultant | HBS '23

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Studied at Harvard Business School

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Hiring Manager at CityBridge Education

Description

A candid, personalized assessment of whether, when, and how you should pursue an MBA. This package is designed for professionals who are considering an MBA but want greater clarity before committing to the application process. We’ll examine whether an MBA makes sense for your goals, how competitive your candidacy may be, and what story you could credibly present to admissions committees. Before our first session, you’ll share your resume, academic background, test scores or testing plans, career goals, schools you may be considering, and any specific questions or concerns. I’ll review these materials in advance so that we can use our time for substantive discussion rather than basic information gathering. During our session, we’ll explore: • Whether an MBA is the right degree for your professional and personal goals• Your candidacy’s most important strengths, gaps, and potential concerns• Whether your proposed application timing makes sense• The experiences and themes that could form the foundation of your narrative• Preliminary school-selection considerations• Testing, professional, or extracurricular priorities before applying• The highest-leverage next steps available to you Afterward, you’ll receive a concise written assessment summarizing what we discussed, my candid view of your current candidacy, and the next steps I recommend. The three-hour option includes two 90-minute sessions. The first focuses on exploration and diagnosis. Between sessions, you’ll have time to reflect, conduct targeted research, and consider the initial assessment. During the second session, we’ll revisit the key decisions, refine your positioning and school strategy, and turn the initial discussion into a more developed action plan.


What you'll get from this package

A candid assessment of whether an MBA is the right investment for your goals

A clearer understanding of your candidacy’s strongest qualities, important gaps, and potential admissions concerns

Preliminary narrative themes connecting your experience, goals, and reasons for pursuing an MBA

Guidance on application timing, testing priorities, and the types of MBA programs that may fit your profile

A concise written assessment summarizing our discussion and my recommended next steps


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions.

Our work will begin before the session. I’ll review the background information and materials you provide, identify the questions that matter most, and arrive prepared to have a substantive conversation about your candidacy. The session itself will be exploratory but structured. I’ll ask detailed questions, challenge assumptions when necessary, and help you distinguish between what sounds generally impressive and what may actually matter in an MBA application. I do not begin with the assumption that everyone should pursue an MBA—or that everyone should apply immediately. If I believe another degree, a later application cycle, or a different professional step would better serve your goals, I’ll tell you candidly. You’ll leave with greater clarity, not a sales pitch for additional coaching.

Refund Policy

Services included:

School Selection

Application Strategy

General Exploration


Albert C.

Offered by Albert C.

Joined July 2025

5.0

Top MBA Coach | 20 yrs of Coaching | Ex-Consultant | HBS '23

I earned my MBA from Harvard Business School and have helped applicants gain admission to programs including HBS and Stanford GSB, along with other highly selective graduate programs. My background spans Deloitte, education and venture leadership, Harvard research, startups, nonprofits, and AI-enabled operations. That range is particularly useful for applicants with unconventional backgrounds, complex career histories, or ambitious pivots. I understand how to translate varied experiences into a credible professional direction without flattening the person into a generic MBA candidate.

Coaches professionally

Starting at $395

1h 30m+ of coaching