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Package Description:
As a former waitlist manager at Columbia Business School, I understand how uncertain and frustrating this part of the process can feel. But it’s also an opportunity — and I’m here to help you make the most of it. This package is designed for applicants who have been placed on the waitlist and want to take steps to improve their odds of admission. Together, we’ll craft a personalized plan to strengthen your candidacy and keep your momentum moving forward. What’s Included: Full review of your waitlisted application Detailed feedback on gaps, strengths, and strategic next steps Drafting and editing of all waitlist communication Ongoing support and guidance until a final decision is released Through targeted updates and thoughtful messaging, we’ll help you stay top-of-mind with the admissions committee, without overstepping or second-guessing. You’ll get clear, candid advice from someone who has read and managed waitlist files firsthand. You don’t have to sit on the waitlist and wait. With a clear plan and expert guidance, you can stay engaged and give yourself the best shot at an offer.
What you'll get from this package
Deep review of your original application and any available feedback to identify improvement areas and levers to pull.
Identify new wins — promotions, test scores, extracurriculars, projects — that can help elevate your candidacy.
Craft high-impact updates and letters of continued interest that reinforce your commitment and signal growth.
Navigate tricky choices like submitting additional materials, responding to outreach, or timing your updates.
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Services included:
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As a former M7 Admissions Director, I help you craft authentic, powerful applications that stand out and get results. Since 2017, I’ve helped hundreds of MBA-hopefuls get accepted to top MBA programs across full-time, executive, and part-time programs and I look forward to helping you do the same. 93% of my clients achieve MBA success and more than half secure scholarships averaging $180K. I served on Columbia Business School’s admission committee, where I reviewed countless applications, interviewed candidates, managed the world-wide interview program, served as a waitlist manager, and managed the dual degree programs for the Law, Medical, and Journalism schools. Thereafter, I transitioned into finance, with stints at a hedge fund, a large bank, and in venture capital. Yet, even as I built my career, I missed the part I loved most - helping candidates craft their stories. I returned to the admissions world as a coach. On the other side of the admissions journey, I saw critical gaps in the application process: limited guidance around testing, the challenge of telling narratives within the confines of a few essays and a resume is challenging, and how admissions committees can seem like a black box. My mission reflects these gaps - offer best-in-class advice, work closely with a small number of candidates, and provide personal partnership to every client.
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