
Lauren Wong
I coach prospective MBAs in crafting a story and apply for top MBA programs

UCLA Anderson School of Management

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.
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Lauren’s MBA Qualifications
Coaches professionally
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
Lauren has helped clients get into these schools:
As a graduate from top MBA program UCLA Anderson, I know what it takes to put together a successful application for MBA programs. I understand the entire process understanding the hardship and struggles it takes. As a coach, I provide end to end support for the entire process, building my clients confidence throughout the process so that they start their MBA program feeling ready. I'm particularly skilled at helping others craft, embrace, and communicate their story ensuring that all written deliverables of an MBA application come together to make my clients stand out. Since my launch I've helped clients get admitted to their dream programs (with scholarship offers), including top MBA programs like Haas, Ross, Kellogg, Fuqua, Anderson, INSEAD, and Marshall. More importantly than helping my clients get admitted, I've provided my clients the support they needed for this major step, with my clients all expressing gratitude for the confidence they feel in their own abilities.
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

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.

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

Live Ops Manager
Scopely
July 2019 - August 2020

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

Senior Business Analyst
NBCUniversal
May 2014 - July 2019
Education

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

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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Lauren has helped clients get into these schools:
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