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Description
A focused session to clarify your story and direction. What is included: • Pre-session questionnaire • Review of your résumé and background • Identification of your core narrative and differentiating themes • Pressure test of your short and long-term career goals • Clarification and refinement of “Why MBA?” and “Why now?” • Identification and prioritization of your strongest potential essay stories
What you'll get from this package
A clearly defined core narrative that connects your past experiences to your future goals
A refined and credible articulation of your career goals and MBA rationale
2–4 high-impact essay story ideas aligned with top MBA prompts
A sharper understanding of how admissions committees will perceive your profile
Clear next steps for drafting essays and strengthening your application
Increased confidence in your story and a clear plan to move from strategy to execution
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions.
My approach is collaborative, candid, and highly structured. Before we meet, I review your questionnaire and résumé so that our time is spent identifying the patterns, motivations, and experiences that make your story distinctive, not simply recapping your background. During the session, I will ask direct questions, challenge unclear assumptions, and pressure-test your career goals, “Why MBA?” rationale, and overall positioning. We will work together to turn scattered experiences into a coherent narrative that feels authentic, credible, and memorable. You will leave with clear decisions and practical next steps, not just general feedback. My goal is to help you understand your own story more clearly and build a strong strategic foundation for your essays, résumé, recommendations, and interviews.
Services included:
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