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Package Description:
I offer the freedom and flexibility to work on an hourly retainer. This enables clients to order just the expert support that they need, when they need it! Below are some of the services available on an a la carte basis or through a targeted package. Below are commonly requested services and a typical estimate of time. I strive to be super productive, and track and record actual time (often less than typical estimates). Candidate Assessment, Application Strategy & Action Plan (4-6 hrs) Essay Review - one school's set of essays (3-4 hrs) Resume Review (2 hrs) School Selection (2 hrs) Waitlist Strategy & Action Plan (3 hrs) "Ding" Analysis & Strategy for Reapplicants (3+ hrs) Letter of Recommendation - recommender selection, package & review (2-4 hrs) Career Coaching (2+ hrs) Packages: Early Starters MBA Prep Plan (for clients looking to apply in > 1 year): Includes a profile assessment (strengths, weaknesses, differentiating factors), school selection, resume review, guidance on activities, career goals and recommenders, high-level and short-term action plan to address any gaps and build on strengths and interests. Strategic Starter Plan (for clients seeking a strong start to their MBA application journey): Consultation and assessment includes in-depth questionnaire, resume review and one 1.5-2 hour, one-on-one personalized application strategy and assessment session. Next, 4-8 weeks later, we'll meet for a second 60-minute one-on-one session to address changes/updates and discussion additional questions and ideas. Application Review: What differentiates a competitive application from a compelling one? Applicants can "test drive" their materials by gaining honest, expert feedback and suggestions before they submit. Even the strongest candidates can benefit from a "second look" by a professional admissions coach. Clients receive a professional review of their application (including application form, essays, recommendations, test scores, transcripts, resume) and honest, expert and actionable feedback to optimize and take every opportunity to put their best foot forward. Essay Review: This package provides strategic, actionable and personalized feedback and coaching to ensure your essays position you to put your best food forward. Does your essay content and expression reflect these 5C's that I find characterize outstanding essays: clarity, credibility, conciseness, coherency and compelling content. * Standard: One review and expert written feedback and recommendations on a complete set of essays and short answer responses * Premium: In addition to an initial written review and feedback, this package includes a 40-60 minute meeting where you'll benefit from expert 1:1 writing coaching that can include everything from brainstorming ideas to restructuring content to advice on honing prose. Finally, clients receive a second review of their best draft. Interview Prep: This package provides * Guide to preparing for interviews that includes FAQ and tips * One session of up to 2.5 hours that includes a mock interview, feedback and expert interview coaching.
What you'll get from this package
Note: Benefits and deliverables vary by service.
Customized school list
Polished resume for admissions committees, interviewers
Strong, complementary recommendation letters
Compelling essays
Thorough review of all application materials
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
I'm a full-time, professional admissions coach who has coached hundreds of clients from diverse backgrounds, including both traditional and non-traditional career paths and goals. Our shared goal: development of their strongest candidacy for acceptance to top business schools. I leverage: - Nearly 15 years of experience serving hundreds of clients - Best practices gained from coaching with 4 top MBA consulting firms - 300+ clients, including traditional/non-traditional backgrounds, international, first-gen college - Templates and exercises - Strategic, creative communications professional and expert writing coach - Knowledgeable, personalized and supportive career coaching - Responsive, committed support throughout the entire application journey - Current, ongoing involvement in GSB alumni community as an alumni leader (Class Secretary, leadership team of Asian and women's affinity groups, pro bono alumni consultant, top 2% Stanford alumni volunteers) - Candid, direct feedback
An hourly retainer provides the freedom and flexibility to receive targeted, responsive support. - Actual time spent on meetings and asynchronously reviewing materials are tracked in 6-minute intervals. I aim to be super productive. I account for only actual time, which may be less than typical. - Requesting time serves to reserve future time -- I will be available when you need support. - Option to add hours, pending availability. It is Clients' responsibility to develop and submit application materials that are accurate. complete and timely. My goal is to reduce stress and uncertainty, and to empower you to submit your strongest candidacy, one which is authentic and compelling. Acceptance is not guaranteed. Terms: - Client and coach agree to keep all confidential information in strict confidence. - Services must be used in full within 1 year of purchase date. - Additional services may be added at a later time, pending availability.
Services included:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Ding Analysis
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
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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
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1h of coaching