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This package is built for MBA applicants seeking targeted, high-impact support to elevate their applications—without the need for a full, end-to-end engagement. Whether you’re just getting started or refining final details, this package offers the flexibility to focus on the components that matter most to you. You’ll work with an expert coach to address your specific needs—from honing your story to editing essays or prepping for interviews. Every session is designed to drive meaningful progress and strengthen your candidacy. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Application Strategy: Clarify your unique story and how to differentiate yourself from other applicants. - School Selection: Build or refine a smart target list based on your goals and background. - Essay Brainstorming & Editing: Receive structured guidance and thoughtful feedback to craft powerful, authentic essays. - Resume Optimization: Transform your experience into a polished, results-driven MBA resume. - Recommender Strategy & Prep: Choose the right recommenders and provide them with effective support materials. - Interview Prep: Run mock interviews and sharpen your responses to feel confident and compelling. - Final Review: Ensure all application materials are cohesive, polished, and ready for submission. This package is ideal for applicants looking to maximize expert guidance in a streamlined, efficient format. Your coach will help you prioritize your time and get the greatest impact from every hour.
A clear application timeline and plan, to ensure you stay on track and hit MBA deadlines
A polished resume that highlights your education, experience, leadership, skills & interests in a clear and compelling way
Compelling essays that are differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful — tailored to each school you decide to apply to
A polished final application that you can feel proud of submitting and sharing with the admissions team
Mock interviews that leave you feeling prepared and confident
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Ding Analysis
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
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Joined September 2021
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Harvard MBA & MPP | Dual-Degree Coach | MBA Consultant 5 Years
As an alum of Harvard Business and Kennedy Schools, I navigated multiple graduate degree admissions processes. I’ve worked with candidates who have successfully applied to Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, MIT, and other top MBA programs. I started my career at Bain & Company and then worked in tech (biz ops and growth) before grad school. I have been closely involved in civic and public service opportunities including working at the US Treasury and serving as a State Delegate prior to school. While in my three-year MPP and MBA program, I worked in Venture Capital and Growth Equity investing at Norwest Venture Partners, Floodgate Ventures, and Summit Partners. I now run Growth Strategy @ Carta, a $7B tech co in Silicon Valley. I coach in my spare time because I love helping candidates distill their stories and present the best version of themselves to adcoms! When I applied, my partner was also interested in an MBA -- we wanted to maximize our chances of living in the same city during school, which led us to deeply research and contact admissions and alumni at all top 7 MBA programs to ensure we understood how we would be evaluated. After hundreds of hours of research myself, there is nothing I love more than being able to share that knowledge strategically & concisely with applicants. I particularly enjoy working with dual-degree candidates, candidates with public/non-profit sector experience and candidates interested in emerging tech and Venture Capital. As someone who applied with a partner, I can also speak to how various degree programs consider partner applications and strategy around managing dual-MBA families.
2h - 4h of coaching