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Package Description:
The CBS Application Package is a full-spectrum, personalized admissions coaching experience designed to maximize your chances of acceptance into Columbia Business School, whether you are applying for August-entry, J-Term, or the EMBA. Every component is tailored to your background, goals, and CBS’s culture, ensuring that your application is compelling, cohesive, and authentic. This package includes: -A clear application strategy and roadmap, personalized to your background and goals, so you know exactly how to position yourself for CBS and stay on track through every deadline -A polished, CBS-ready resume that highlights your achievements, leadership, skills, and career trajectory in a way that grabs attention and demonstrates impact -Compelling essays that are differentiated, authentic, and tailored to CBS — reflecting your voice, experiences, and leadership potential -A final, fully polished application that you can submit with confidence, knowing every component tells a cohesive, persuasive story -Recommender guidance that allows you to select the best colleagues to write about you and support your application -Mock interviews that leave you prepared, confident, and ready to articulate your achievements, goals, and fit with CBS And most importantly, a deeper sense of clarity, confidence, and excitement about your goals — feeling ready to make an impact, lead with purpose, and stand out in the admissions process
What you'll get from this package
Strategic Admissions Roadmap – A customized plan outlining school targets, application priorities, and next steps
Application & Resume Feedback Packet – Detailed, actionable feedback on essays, resume, and recommender guidance
Confidence & Readiness Kit – Mock interviews, final edits, and a submission checklist to ensure you submit with clarity, authority, and confidence.
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
My coaching is highly personalized, collaborative, and results-driven. Every client begins with an in-depth kickoff session where we explore your career, achievements, and goals to craft a clear, strategic roadmap tailored to CBS. From there, we guide you step-by-step through resume refinement, essay development, recommendation strategy, and interview preparation, ensuring every element reinforces a cohesive, compelling story. I emphasize a hands-on, iterative approach: I provide detailed feedback, multiple revision cycles, and actionable guidance so your materials are not just polished, but authentic to your voice. Our coaching style balances strategic insight with practical execution—we help you identify your unique strengths, frame your experiences effectively, and communicate with confidence, while keeping the process structured, deadline-driven, and stress-free. Clients also benefit from ongoing support between sessions, ensuring questions are answered, progress is tracked, and momentum is maintained. The result is a high-touch, collaborative experience where you feel informed, confident, and fully prepared to submit an application that truly stands out.
Terms & Conditions Payment: Full payment is due at booking to secure your package. Sessions will not begin until payment is received. Scheduling: Sessions are scheduled in advance via mutually agreed-upon times. Clients are responsible for confirming their session times. Cancellations & Rescheduling: Cancellations or rescheduling must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Sessions canceled with less than 48 hours’ notice may be forfeited at the coach’s discretion. Session Format: Coaching includes a mix of live video sessions and asynchronous written feedback. All materials are shared digitally unless otherwise specified. Confidentiality: All client information, materials, and communications are treated as confidential. Intellectual Property: Any materials, frameworks, or templates provided remain the property of the coach and are for the client’s personal use only. No Guarantees: While coaching aims to maximize application strength and confidence, admission decisions are ultimately at the discretion of the schools. Completion: The package expires 6 months from the date of purchase if not fully utilized, unless otherwise agreed upon.
Services included:
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Ding Analysis
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Testing & Assessments
General Exploration
Supplementary Materials
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