
Elea M.
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Harvard MBA | MBA Admissions Expert | Former McK AP
Studied at Harvard Business School

Worked at McKinsey & Company
Available Friday at 7:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 2 hours
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Elea's Coaching Offerings

Comprehensive MBA Application Package — Land Your Dream Program
Expert help on your MBA essays, recommendations, resume, and more
Starting at $4,00020h+ of coaching

Land Your Dream MBA Program — Getting Started Package
Build a strong foundation for standout MBA applications.
Starting at $6125h+ of coaching

Craft Powerful MBA Essays
Craft winning MBA essays through brainstorming, drafting, and editing
Starting at $6125h+ of coaching
Custom hourly · $129/hr
Get help with Editing, Recommendations, and .
Elea’s MBA Qualifications
As a Harvard Business School graduate, I know how transformative a top tier MBA degree can be. At the same time, I appreciate how challenging it can be to navigate the competitive admissions process. Nailing the GMAT/GRE, building a compelling narrative, developing a strategy for where to apply, and navigating interviews requires a tailored approach that is uniquely you. I come from an engineering background, working in medical devices for several years at Abbott prior to business school. After business school, I joined McKinsey where I helped companies navigate difficult strategic challenges largely in healthcare. My background in engineering and consulting equips me with a unique perspective to help you craft a distinctive application. Whether you need assistance with application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's connect and work together to achieve your MBA goals!
Elea can help with:
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
About Elea
I am an engineer at heart and worked in medical devices for many years before getting my MBA at HBS. I had never taken a business class prior to business school, and went in knowing I wanted to build the business skills to balance my technical acumen. I joined McKinsey as a summer intern, and then rejoined full-time when I graduated. I worked on problems that were top of mind for CEOs and partnered with incredible people to drive sustainable impact.
Why do I coach?
I have been fortunate to have had great coaches and mentors over my career - from initial conversations with people that convinced me business school was the right fit, to people opening my aperture to the world of consulting, to many hours spent prepping to land the consulting job, and the great mentors that have developed me as a leader while in consulting. My hope is that I can return the favor to others who are embarking on these journeys and help you navigate the path ahead.
Work Experience

Associate Partner
McKinsey & Company
July 2018 - May 2025

Summer Associate
McKinsey & Company
May 2017 - August 2017
Manufacturing Engineer
Abbott
May 2014 - September 2016
Project Coordinator
Abbott
July 2012 - May 2014
Education
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
2016 - 2018
Activities and societies: Healthcare Club, West Coast Club, Management Consulting Club, Women's Student Association

University of Southern California
Master's Degree, M.S. Engineering Management
2009 - 2010

University of Southern California
Bachelor's Degree, Biomedical Engineering
2005 - 2009
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