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Lauren W.

Lauren Wong

Helping students reach their University goals, as I've reached mine!

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    UCLA Anderson School of Management

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    Coach Lauren Wong

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Hi, I am Lauren Wong and I am a passionate and adaptive Goals and Manifestation Coach. As someone who has always thrived in setting and reaching their own goals, as a Goals Coach, I use my experience and skills to empower individuals to set and achieve their goals and create fulfilling and purpose-driven lives. Although I got my certification in coaching and launched my coaching business just recently in 2022, I've had extensive experience in mentoring and have been helping individuals achieve their goals as a private academic tutor for 9+ years and an undergrad mentor for 3+ years. Recently, I was certified by AIGAC, the premier international graduate admissions consulting organization. In the last 3 years my top achievements for MBA and Masters Admissions include: -Clients admitted to top MBA programs across the USA and Europe, including elite M7 and top 10 schools such as Wharton, Columbia, Kellogg, Haas, Ross, and Duke Fuqua, as well as leading European programs like INSEAD (100% acceptance rate), LBS, and HEC -85% of my clients admitted to at least one top 25 program—more than double the global average of 35% -100% of clients interviewed, waitlisted, or admitted—a track record of ensuring every client remains competitive -Over $500,000 in scholarships secured (including one full ride), helping clients realize their dreams with significantly reduced financial burdens -Collaborations with clients & AdCom across 5+ countries More importantly, my unique approach helps my clients discover, own, and communicate their story, building their skills and confidence needed to succeed in all endeavors! My coaching/mentoring journey began in 2014 when I started tutoring part-time. I'd continue tutoring and mentoring while working full-time until in 2021, after deep reflection during 2020 Covid times and a life changing trip to Taiwan, I realized that coaching was my true life passion. I embraced my natural ability in coaching and supporting others and assisted my local Taiwanese friends in their application to Graduate school in the States -- feeling truly fulfilled when I was able to help them get accepted to their dream program. So in 2022, I launched my coaching business, utilizing my tutoring and mentoring experience, along with my Bachelor degrees from UC Berkeley and MBA from UCLA Anderson, to help individuals reach their goals in the form of higher education and admissions. Since my launch I've helped clients get accepted into top MBA and masters program including UC Berkeley Haas, USC Marshall, Duke Fuqua, Kellogg, Ross, UCLA Anderson, INSEAD and more! As a coach, I work with my clients on delivering concrete results by providing support, edits, and feedback on clients' application. I also prioritize developing my client's confidence, empowering them with sustainable habits to help them set and reach goals, beyond just academics.

Lauren also coaches for MBA and Career Coaching. View all.

Work with Lauren

  • Get Into Your Dream College — Complete Package

    Get Into Your Dream College — Complete Package

    20h+ of coaching · Starting at $6,500

  • Write Powerful College Essays

    Write Powerful College Essays

    5h+ of coaching · Starting at $1,230

  • Complete UC Application Support

    Complete UC Application Support

    10h+ of coaching · Starting at $2,750

  • Nail Your College Admissions Interview

    Nail Your College Admissions Interview

    3h+ of coaching · Starting at $753

Lauren’s College Qualifications

Coaches professionally

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

Lauren has helped clients get into these schools:

Getting accepted to a top university was my dream growing up, so when after being accepted to all the UCs, and eventually attending UC Berkeley, I knew I wanted to help others reach their higher education dreams as well. Since high school, I've taken opportunities to tutor and mentor others and even when I started my career in entertainment, I was an academic tutor, helping students with their grades, test prep, and college applications. With SAT scores and college acceptance becoming increasingly competitive it's important while applying to be confident in oneself and communicate a story that stands out. This is my skill. As a mentor and tutor, my goal has always been to support my students beyond just academics. I work with my students on building sustainable life skills that boosts their confidence and helps them "unpack" their story. Then, as a coach, I help my students with communicating their story, knowing in particular what schools are looking for. I've thoroughly enjoyed helping my clients reach their academic goals and more importantly, build their confidence so they can succeed in all endeavors.

Lauren can help with:

Application Strategy

Ding Analysis

Editing

Essays

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Interviews

Recommendations

Resume

School Selection

Secondary Review

Waitlist Strategy

Why do I coach?

I coach because it utilizes my skills and natural ability to support others in reaching their goals - which truly fulfills me! Growing up, I've always had my own difficult share of hardships in life. However, despite these difficulties, I've always been able to set and achieve goals in my life through a combination of grit, learning to accept "failure", and gratefully, having coach figures support me throughout my life. Throughout my achievements, I've learned that having the support and perspective of a coach who has also preserved has been crucial to my success. Thus as a coach, I aim to do the same, using my experience to provide concrete and tangible assistance, and my enthusiastic energy to support my clients and develop their confidence. Most importantly, I coach because inspiring and helping others reach their goals truly fulfills me.

Work Experience

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Business Owner

Coach Lauren Wong

February 2022 - Present

Launched my own coaching business providing coaching services in the form of admissions/higher education, career, finance, travel, and activity.

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Senior Consultant

Cognizant

June 2021 - January 2023

Consultant in the Communication, Media, and Technology practice. I utilized my coaching skills to coach and advise clients in business decisions and changes

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Live Ops Manager

Scopely

July 2019 - August 2020

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Private Tutor

Coach Lauren Wong

May 2014 - Present

Private tutor for various tutoring companies as a private 1-1 tutor throughout the years, mostly as a freelancer. In various companies I brought in significantly more clients due to high satisfaction and referrals

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Senior Business Analyst

NBCUniversal

May 2014 - July 2019

Education

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UCLA Anderson School of Management

MBA

2018 - 2021

Entertainment Management and Technology Management Concentration Final Thesis Fellow (awarded to top 5% of students - served as a mentor for current student teams undergoing their final thesis) FEMBAssador

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University of California, Berkeley

BA, Media Studies | Political Economy

2009 - 2013

Double major Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies & Political Economy

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