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This package is designed for driven MBA applicants who want to build a strong application foundation with expert support—without committing to a full, end-to-end engagement. Whether you're just kicking off your MBA journey or looking to clarify your direction, this flexible option helps you focus on what matters most, right now. You’ll partner with a Leland coach to strategically tackle the parts of the process that will have the greatest impact. Your coach will help you prioritize your time, identify key areas of opportunity, and build momentum toward your target schools. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Initial Kickoff & Planning Session: Dive into your background, goals, and application timeline to co-create a personalized MBA game plan. - Profile Evaluation: Get honest, strategic feedback on your strengths, gaps, and overall competitiveness for your target schools. - School Selection: Curate a list of schools that align with your ambitions, values, and unique positioning. - Application Strategy: Define the key differentiators in your story and map how they’ll come through across your materials. - Essay Brainstorming: Explore pivotal experiences and uncover strong thematic angles for your core and supplemental essays. - Essay Editing: Refine your drafts with detailed feedback to ensure your story is clear, authentic, and powerful. - MBA Resume: Reframe your resume to highlight outcomes, leadership, and clarity—tailored to MBA expectations. - Recommender Strategy & Prep: Select the best combination of recommenders and equip them with thoughtful prep documents. This package is ideal for applicants who want high-leverage support early in the process. It’s your launchpad to a stronger, more intentional MBA application—guided by world-class admissions coaches.
A clear application timeline and plan, to ensure you stay on track and hit MBA deadlines
Gain strategic clarity on where your profile stands—and how to position it for success
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
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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Expert help on your MBA essays, recommendations, resume, and more
Starting at $2,20020h+ of coaching
Expert help on your MBA essays, recommendations, resume, and more
Starting at $2,20020h+ of coaching
Craft winning MBA essays through brainstorming, drafting, and editing
Starting at $3605h+ of coaching
Get help with Editing, Recommendations, and .
Joined December 2023
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Johns Hopkins MBA | Career at BlackRock | Expert in MBA Admissions
Welcome to my profile! I'm Carolyn, an MBA graduate with a strong background in business, economics, and investment product management. With over 12 years of experience at two of the world's largest asset managers (BlackRock and Franklin Templeton), I have developed a deep skillset navigating complex organizations, building a professional network, and leveraging my technical product knowledge. I hold a BA in Economics from Northwestern University and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. While earning my MBA, I worked in the admissions office, and also helped to build out special programs related to international development. While at BlackRock, I managed my department's intern program, where I selected and interviewed top candidates. At Franklin Templeton, I helped to pioneer a mentorship program - partnering with human resources to establish a more formal peer-to-peer advisory network. Whether you need assistance with essay or resume writing, interview preparation, or overall application strategy, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Let's connect and work together to achieve your MBA goals!
5h+ of coaching