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4.9
GSB & M7 Expert | Top 50 Leland | Essay & Career Coach
Admissions Committee at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Works at Strategic Admissions Consulting
I've designed this package to provide end-to-end support for highly motivated applicants looking to maximize their chances of gaining acceptance to top business programs. 1. Initial Kickoff and Planning Session: We'll do a kick-off session that includes a dive deep on your background, goals, experience, potential recommenders, aspirations, and more. From there, I'll build a custom MBA plan. 2. Application Strategy: I'll identify points of differentiation, including how to stand out and receive recognition for your personal qualities, core values, life and professional experiences and accomplishments. You are more than your resume! a how to address gaps and concerns. 3. School Selection: Every school is different. I'll put together a list of best-fit schools based on your profile, goals, and preferences .4. Business School Resume: Understand the differences between a business school resume and a job search resume, and rework your resume to highlight relevant education, experience and accomplishments. 5. Recommender Selection and Preparation: We'll evaluate your potential recommender options, and then build recommender prep docs to equip them to provide their strongest support. I can even work directly with your recommenders to ensure their letters provide positive, effective and complementary information that helps you to stand apart from other applicants. 6. Essay Development and Polishing to the highest standard: I leverage professional experience as a writer, editor and marketer to identify themes, perspectives, qualities and experiences that clearly and authentically communicate who you are, how you "show up," and what matters to you, in addition to presenting your career and business school goals. We'll work on as many rounds of feedback and edits as needed. I'm committed to helping you polish your essays to the highest standard. My 4 C's for evaluating your written materials: they must be clear, concise, credible and compelling! 7. Application Form Details: I'll help you to select and describe the right extracurriculars, awards, and honors, and to concisely and effectively present your work experience. I'll anticipate any concerns, gaps or questions that can and should be addressed in the Additional Information space. 8. Final Review: Before you submit, I'll provide a final review of all your application materials, ensuring you're putting your best foot forward. 9. Interview Preparation: When you receive interview invites, I'll run through extensive interview preparation to ensure you are prepared and confident. 10. Admissions Outcomes: If you're choosing between multiple schools, I'll provide guidance on identifying your top choice. If you're waitlisted, I'll guide you through creating a targeted action plan to improve your chances of admission. I have successfully supported hundreds of applicants in gaining admission to part-time, deferred, full-time and executive MBA programs at their dream schools.
Expert, comprehensive, personalized support at every step of your admissions journey
Clear application strategy, timeline and action plan
Resume revamp
Recommendation letters (selection of recommenders, recommender prep package, feedback on drafts)
Compelling essays that are authentic, differentiated and personal. Professional writing coaching at every step, from brainstorming to polishing, with attention to topic, narrative, structure, language, and content.
Career coaching (identifying, validating, clariying and communicating your goals, career paths and and requirements)
GMAT/GRE/EA exams (planning which test and when, timing, score evaluation)
Interview preparation (frequently asked question, mock interview with extensive feedback)
Evaluation of application outcomes and school choice, financial aid
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Full service, providing end-to-end support: 1) Deep-dive for a strong start. - In-depth questionnaire (education, background, achievements, activities, goals) - 2+hour, one-on-one kickoff strategy and assessment session - Application strategy document - roadmap, action plan, timeline - Exercises for further reflection, research, crafting your story, refining career goals 2) Expert, responsive, one-on-one support at every step (typically <24 hrs response to keep up your momentum). Flexible availability to accommodate your work style and schedule. - Resume revamp (a business school resume is not the same as resumes seeking employment) - Recommender selection/guidance - Exam plan - GMAT/GRE/EA, target scores, timing - Essay development (narrative, stories, reader takeaways, writing coaching) - no limit on number of drafts, high-level and detailed feedback - Activities, community involvement and leadership audit (what have you done - when, how, where, why). Action opportunities if you need to do more. - Career coaching (compelling, credible, achievable goals and progression) - School choice, demonstrated interest/school fit - Mock interview, frequently asked questions 3) Partnership approach - I provide experienced support and a robust "toolkit" of templates and exercises that I've developed from working with hundreds of clients, top MBA consulting firms, and admissions experience.
I provide highly responsive support, flexible meeting times, and fast turnaround (usually < 24 hours). Comprehensive package services are limited to the schools and application round selected at the beginning of the engagement. Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be available, pending approval of client request. A rush surcharge applies for clients who miss deadlines and then require <24 hours turnaround time without advance notice. Please note that for any sessions canceled or rescheduled less than 24 hours in advance, the scheduled coaching time will be logged. This allows me to manage my calendar and uphold my commitment to all clients.
Services included:
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Ding Analysis
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
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Joined November 2021
4.9
GSB & M7 Expert | Top 50 Leland | Essay & Career Coach
Hi! I’m a first-generation college grad, Stanford alumna (MBA, BA Economics & Communication, Phi Beta Kappa) and writing/career coach who has found my calling in helping others to pursue their educational dreams. I provide personalized, knowledgeable, trusted support to diverse US and international students at every step of the admissions process. By working together, you’ll: • Access deep admissions expertise gained from years of direct experience: interviewer, applications reader, Stanford minority admissions advisory representative, pro bono admissions consulting, member of professional educational consulting organizations, quoted by US News. I’ll demystify college admissions and help you to make informed choices. • Create crafting authentic, insightful personal statements that uniquely reflect your background, values, experiences and goals and enable you to stand out. You don’t need to love writing. I’ll help you to identify not only what to communicate, but also how to communicate clearly, concisely and compellingly. • Chart your career vision. Perhaps you’re still considering your career options. I’ll serve as a knowledgeable and supportive sounding board and mentor. • Chart your career vision. Perhaps you’re still considering your career options. I’ll provide a knowledgeable and supportive sounding board and mentor. Together, we’ll identify strategies and actions you can take to achieve your academic and career goals (admissions committees want to know this!). I’ve personally enjoyed diverse, non-traditional work opportunities spanning international business, tech and marketing, strategy and communications at startups, nonprofits and corporations in the US, Europe and Asia. I draw on my experiences and extensive network and bring a “can do,” non-judgmental, strategic approach to helping you to achieve your goals. • Build a customized, balanced list of schools where you can thrive. The question we’ll focus on isn’t whether you’ll get into a great program (trust me, you will!), but rather, how do we identify a short list of schools where you will thrive. I tap deep roots in the Stanford community where I’m an active alumna, pro bono alumni consultant, minority/DEI initiative leader, and class secretary who’s been honored for my volunteer service by Stanford. • Benefit from personalized, responsive support at every step of the application process. I work closely with a limited number of diverse, motivated US and international clients each year. Working together, you will be able to: o Identify strategies and action plans for preparing your strongest candidacy o Write essays that elevate you from being a qualified applicant to a compelling one o Navigate the admission process with less stress and uncertainty and better outcomes
20h+ of coaching