Mennette L.
5.0
(28)
Studied at University of Chicago
Works at Admissions Unlimited
Available tomorrow at 3:00 PM UTC
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About Mennette
I grew up in Southern California where I attended Claremont McKenna College and graduated with honors in literature. After working for a year, I decided to study comparative literature and English literature at the University of Chicago. While in grad school, I refined my analytical skills and taught writing to UChicago undergrads. I also evaluated applications for the Admissions Committee at the business school (now known as Chicago Booth). Once I started working in admissions, I knew I no longer wanted to become an academic. I returned to California and became the Associate Director of MBA Admissions for UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. I made thousands of admissions decisions for both full- and part-time MBA programs and met a wide range of candidates at recruiting events and admits receptions. Eventually, I decided to take a different approach to the field. I knew that many prospective applicants had questions about the MBA admissions process. In 2008 I became an MBA admissions consultant for applicants to top US and European business schools. Five years later I started Admissions Unlimited.
Why do I coach?
I love my job. I love hearing each person’s individual story. I love learning about a wide range of professions, interests, personal backgrounds, and career goals. I love helping my clients transform their ideas into confident presentations of their “best self.” I am thrilled to be working on the "other side of the desk," helping applicants like you gain admission to top business schools. One of the best parts of my job as an MBA admissions consultant is getting to know interesting people from all over the world -- many from countries I may never get a chance to visit. My clients have hailed from all over the United States as well as Canada, England, Germany, France, Slovakia, Norway, Iceland, Turkey, Russia, Australia, South Korea, India, China, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Dubai, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Chile. I also enjoy working with military veterans and have helped many with their successful transition to the civilian world.
Work Experience
Founder & Director
Admissions Unlimited
April 2013 - Present
While working for the University of Chicago and Berkeley Haas business schools, I observed how the MBA admissions process is often a roller-coaster ride of hope, uncertainty, passion, and frustration for applicants. My goal is to help you build an application that showcases your strengths and talents, passions, and fit with each target school. What’s your “wow factor”? Not sure? I will ask you questions about your personal and professional backgrounds and help you discover what makes you stand out from others with similar profiles. By listening closely, I will help you figure out what stories to tell and how to present your "best self" to admissions committees. I will support you through the entire MBA admissions process – or on any piece of it requiring particular attention. I also work with applicants for Master's degrees, particularly related to business, and PhD programs. My hundreds of clients have been admitted to Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Chicago Booth, Kellogg, Tuck, Columbia, MIT Sloan, Berkeley Haas, Yale, NYU Stern, Cornell, Duke Fuqua, Darden, Michigan Ross, UCLA, USC, Texas McCombs, Vanderbilt Owen, UNC, LBS, INSEAD, IESE, Oxford, Cambridge, HEC, among others.
Senior Admissions Consultant
Admission Consultants
July 2008 - April 2013
I specialized in helping clients strategize about where to apply to business school and how to approach their MBA applications, particularly their essays and interview preparation. My domestic and international clients were admitted to top MBA programs in the US and Europe.
Associate Director of MBA Admissions
Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley
1990 - 1994
Admissions Committee
Each year I made admissions decisions for thousands of full-time and part-time MBA applications for entering classes of approximately 240 full-time and 200 evening students. •Marketed Haas School to prospective and admitted applicants. Attended 6-10 recruiting functions in major U.S. cities each year to increase number of applicants. Helped the director plan and host events nationwide for admitted applicants to increase yield. •Initiated Haas Campus Visitation Program. Interviewed, trained, and supervised MBA students to run weekly information sessions. Answered visitors’ admissions questions. •Coordinated publication of all marketing brochures, student profiles, and application materials. Wrote, revised, and edited publications. •Each year evaluated format and content of application with the director of admissions, including essay questions. Implemented changes as necessary. •Counseled and corresponded with denied applicants.
Admissions Committee
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
1988 - 1990
Admissions Committee
Evaluated and ranked strongest candidates from thousands of applications each year to both full-time and part-time MBA programs. Worked closely with Associate Director to discuss decisions.
Education
University of Chicago
AM & ABD (PhD Candidate), Comparative Literature & English Literature
Admissions Committee Experience
Worked for MBA Admissions. Taught Little Red Schoolhouse (Advanced Academic & Professional Writing), TA for Greek Thought & Literature, and Writing Tutor.
Claremont McKenna College
BA, Literature
Activities: Rose Institute of State & Local Government, Claremont Economics Assoc., ASCMC, Alumni Relations Committee, and Tennis Team
28 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
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