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Package Description:
This package is designed for applicants who have been placed on the waitlist and want to take proactive steps to improve their chances of admission. You’ll partner with an experienced coach to build a thoughtful, personalized plan that strengthens your candidacy and keeps your momentum going. Through strategic advice and targeted actions, you’ll navigate the waitlist process with clarity and confidence. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Waitlist Assessment: Review your original application and any available feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and build on your existing strengths. - Targeted Communication Plan: Craft personalized updates and letters of continued interest that reinforce your commitment and highlight meaningful progress. - Profile Enhancement: Showcase new accomplishments—whether professional, academic, or personal—that can reinforce and elevate your candidacy. - Actionable Guidance: Navigate waitlist-specific decisions, such as whether to submit additional materials or how to respond to school outreach, with expert support at each step. This package provides expert guidance to help you stay proactive and strategic while on the waitlist. With a focus on compelling communication and thoughtful updates, you’ll be positioned to show continued value—and increase your chances of securing an offer.
What you'll get from this package
Waitlist Assessment: Your application materials will be expertly reviewed to identify areas for improvement.
Targeted and Actionable Plan: Your coach will work with you to create a targeted plan for next steps.
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
Waitlist Strategy
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Hey! I’m Michael, a Wharton MBA and Forbes 30 Under 30 founder who’s navigated a nontraditional path into business school and beyond. Before Wharton, I left medical school to build a company from scratch, growing it into one of the largest Asian-centric digital media brands in the world. Going through that journey shaped how I approached my own MBA applications and how I think about storytelling, positioning, and credibility in competitive admissions processes. I know firsthand that strong MBA applications are not about checking boxes or copying templates. They’re about clearly articulating your story, your decisions, and where you’re headed next. At Wharton, I saw how applicants from unconventional backgrounds can stand out when they frame their experiences with honesty, clarity, and intention. I also understand how confusing it can be to decide whether business school is right for you, how to choose programs, and how to translate your past into a compelling narrative for admissions committees. I work with applicants who want thoughtful, high-touch guidance, especially those coming from nontraditional backgrounds, career pivots, or entrepreneurial paths and have helped my clients gain admission to the top business schools in the world. My focus is on helping you craft a clear, authentic MBA narrative, refine your essays, and present your experiences in a way that feels true to you while still resonating with top programs. If you’re looking to tell your story with confidence and submit an application you genuinely stand behind, I’d love to help you through the process.
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