Navya Nanda
5.0
(6)
Former Cornell Adcom | Craft MBA Applications That Stand Out
Studied at Johnson Graduate School of Management (Cornell)
Worked at Boston Consulting Group
Available tomorrow at 4:30 AM UTC
Happy to chat about other times not listed in my availability, feel free to shoot me a message and we'll find some time that works! I'm in IST for a couple weeks (will be back in EST soon), which is why my times look a bit odd for the time being. Looking forward to learning more about you and helping you reach your goals.
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Navya's Offerings
Custom hourly · $85/hr
Get help with Application Strategy, Editing, and .
Navya’s MBA Qualifications
Welcome to my profile! I recently graduated from Cornell Johnson, where I was actively involved in both MBA admissions and student mentorship throughout my time in business school. As a member of the Johnson Admissions Group, I interviewed MBA applicants and wrote admissions recommendations as part of the evaluation process. Through that experience, I gained firsthand insight into how candidates are evaluated and what makes an application feel compelling, authentic, and memorable. I also worked closely with fellow students throughout recruiting and career preparation, helping many navigate high-pressure processes that required strong storytelling, self-awareness, and confidence. Before business school, I worked across marketing, analytics, and business operations roles at companies including FAT Brands and Jane, as well as within my family’s business. Coming from a less traditional pre-MBA background myself, I understand how overwhelming the MBA admissions process can sometimes feel, especially when it seems like everyone else already knows exactly how to position their experiences. My coaching style is supportive, practical, and highly personalized. I enjoy helping candidates identify the strongest parts of their story, communicate their experiences more clearly, and build applications that feel strategic while still staying authentic to who they are.
Navya can help with:
Application Strategy
Editing
Essays
General Exploration
Interviews
Resume
Testing & Assessments
About Navya
I’m a recent MBA graduate from Cornell Johnson and will be joining BCG full-time this fall after completing my summer internship with the firm and receiving a return offer. During business school, I became deeply involved in both consulting recruiting and student mentorship. I led the delivery of consulting recruiting curriculum for first-year MBA students, served as a Career Work Group Leader, and conducted hundreds of mock case interviews across more than 60 candidates. I also served as an admissions interviewer for Cornell Johnson, where I evaluated applicants and wrote admissions recommendations. I know firsthand how overwhelming both MBA admissions and consulting recruiting can feel. When I first entered these environments, it often seemed like everyone else already understood the unspoken rules and expectations. Over time, mentorship, preparation, and repetition helped me build confidence in my own voice and approach, and that experience is a big part of why I enjoy coaching today. My coaching style is supportive, practical, and highly actionable. Whether we are working on MBA applications, behavioral interviews, or case prep, my goal is to help candidates communicate their experiences clearly, think confidently under pressure, and present themselves authentically rather than trying to fit a single “ideal” mold.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know how intimidating both MBA admissions and consulting recruiting can feel when you come from a less traditional background and are trying to break into environments that often seem filled with people who already know the “rules.” Before business school, my experience was largely in smaller, nontraditional environments across family business operations, retail, and marketing rather than the more typical pre-MBA consulting or finance paths. When I first entered MBA recruiting, there were definitely moments where I questioned whether I belonged in those spaces or whether I was as prepared as everyone around me seemed to be. What helped me most during that process was mentorship, practice, and people who took the time to make these processes feel more approachable and less intimidating. Over time, I became much more confident in my own voice and approach, and during business school I found that I genuinely enjoyed helping others reach that same point. I ended up conducting hundreds of mock interviews across more than 60 candidates while mentoring classmates and first-year students through consulting recruiting. One of the biggest things I’ve learned is that successful candidates do not all fit one mold. Some people are naturally polished interviewers, while others have incredible experiences but need help structuring and communicating them more confidently. I enjoy helping people identify their strengths, sharpen their storytelling, and approach interviews in a way that feels both strategic and authentic to who they are.
Work Experience
Summer Consultant
Boston Consulting Group
June 2025 - August 2025
Marketing Coordinator
FAT Brands Inc
September 2024 - June 2025
Marketing Coordinator
FAT Brands Inc
January 2024 - August 2024
Digital Marketing Analyst
Jane
September 2023 - January 2024
Attention to Detail, Digital Marketing Analytics and +5 skills
Marketing Analytics Intern
Jane
May 2023 - September 2023
Attention to Detail, Digital Marketing Analytics and +5 skills
Navya was also given offers to work at
Pepsi
Education
Johnson Graduate School of Management (Cornell)
MBA
2024 - 2026
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