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This is Leland’s premiere package for early starters—designed for serious applicants who are more than 12 months out from deadlines and aiming for the most competitive MBA programs in the world, including Harvard, Stanford GSB, Wharton, and other top schools. You’ll work closely with an expert coach to get ahead of the application process, focusing on foundational elements that will position you for success. This package is ideal for those who want to be intentional, thoughtful, and thoroughly prepared by the time application season arrives. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Profile Assessment: Get an in-depth review of your candidacy—what’s working well, where you can improve, and how to close any gaps. - Timeline Building: Lay out a clear action plan so you know what to focus on and when to ensure you're ready for the year ahead. - Application Strategy: Develop a strong personal narrative and map out the experiences and achievements that support it. - School Selection: Explore programs that align with your aspirations and start building a thoughtful target list. - Recommender Planning: Identify ideal recommenders and create a smart plan to build and maintain those relationships. - Extracurricular Planning: Strategize around your involvement and identify opportunities to deepen your impact or expand your profile. - Test Prep Planning: Create a study approach for the GMAT or GRE that aligns with your goals and timeline. - Narrative Planning: Begin early brainstorming to shape your story and prepare for standout essays and other application components. This package gives you the space and guidance to approach your MBA journey with clarity and purpose. By starting early, you’ll set yourself up for a confident and competitive application process.
A clear application strategy
Two (or more) recommenders selected and being actively prepared
A clear plan for extra-curricular involvement (if needed)
A timeline that you are confident in and can stick to
A clear profile assessment that leaves you knowing where you need to improve/strengthen your candidacy
A clear plan for test prep (if needed)
An understanding of the schools you plan to apply to
A narrative you are excited to build on and write about
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:
Recommendations
School Selection
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
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Joined March 2025
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Stanford MBA & Wharton Grad | Nontraditional Background
Hello! My name is Christian Urrutia and I am a recent MBA Graduate from Stanford's Graduate School of Business. I coach people to help them get into the MBA program of their dreams, with a special focus on nontraditional applicants and the LGBTQ+ community. My path to an MBA was not a straightforward one. Before business school, I was an activist. I founded and ran a nonprofit advocacy organization that worked to increase access to HIV prevention drugs. After a few years, I realized that I needed to build my own skills so I could scale impactful organizations, and business school seemed like the perfect place to do that. There was only one problem. Well, a couple of problems. First, I didn't know anyone who had gotten an MBA. I had no idea what the admissions process looked like or what schools were looking for. I was certain none of the admissions offices would understand my work experience and terrified they'd write me off immediately for my below-average GPA. I was so convinced I wasn't going to get in anywhere that I almost didn't apply at all. That is why I am an MBA admissions coach. I know there are thousands of people just like me who see the MBA admissions process as opaque and mysterious. I'm here to demystify the whole thing. I'll help you tailor your story, resume, recommenders, and essays to your dream programs. My coachees have gotten into Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Booth, and more.
6h of coaching