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Package Description:
This package is designed for applicants ready to elevate their MBA essays and tell their story in a way that truly resonates with admissions committees. Whether you’re starting from scratch or fine-tuning existing drafts, this offering provides expert support to help you write essays that stand out. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Initial Kickoff & Planning Session: Begin with a deep dive into your background, goals, and experiences to lay the foundation for a strong, authentic narrative. - Application Strategy: Collaborate with your coach to define what makes you unique and how to strategically showcase your story across your essays. - Essay Brainstorming: Explore key experiences and themes to uncover compelling angles and identify the most powerful stories to tell. - Essay Crafting: Build clear, compelling, and well-structured essays that reflect your personal voice and align with what top programs are seeking. - Essay Editing: Refine and polish your drafts through multiple rounds of feedback to ensure clarity and impact. This package is flexible and tailored to your unique goals. Your coach will provide honest, strategic feedback to ensure your essays reflect your strengths—and help you put your best foot forward.
What you'll get from this package
Compelling essays that are differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful — tailored to each school you decide to apply to
A deeper understanding of who you are, what impact you plan to have on the world, and why business schools should care
An outline and several drafts of essays that get you closer to the final polished version that will stand out to admissions teams
Additional details
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:
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Offered by Cristin B.
Joined February 2026
5.0
Former Army Pilot | Harvard MBA | Leadership & Entrepreneurship
I’m a Harvard Business School MBA graduate and former President of the Armed Forces Alumni Association, where I spent my time working closely with prospective applicants navigating the MBA process. Before HBS, I served as an Army aviation officer, leading teams in high-stakes environments where clarity, judgment, and accountability mattered. That experience still shapes how I approach coaching today. Admissions committees are not just evaluating what you’ve done. They are trying to understand how you think, how you lead, and what you will do next. I’ve helped applicants at all stages, from people just starting to explore whether an MBA makes sense to those refining final essays and preparing for interviews. Sometimes the work is tactical, like getting a resume to actually reflect your impact or tightening your story so it lands clearly. Other times it is more foundational, helping you step back and articulate what you want and why. I’m here for all of it. My style is direct, thoughtful, and collaborative. The goal is not to manufacture a story, it is to help you show up clearly and confidently as yourself.
Starting at $593.75
5h+ of coaching