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Package Description:
This package is designed for applicants ready to elevate their MBA essays and tell their story in a way that truly resonates with admissions committees. Whether you’re starting from scratch or fine-tuning existing drafts, this offering provides expert support to help you write essays that stand out. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Initial Kickoff & Planning Session: Begin with a deep dive into your background, goals, and experiences to lay the foundation for a strong, authentic narrative. - Application Strategy: Collaborate with your coach to define what makes you unique and how to strategically showcase your story across your essays. - Essay Brainstorming: Explore key experiences and themes to uncover compelling angles and identify the most powerful stories to tell. - Essay Crafting: Build clear, compelling, and well-structured essays that reflect your personal voice and align with what top programs are seeking. - Essay Editing: Refine and polish your drafts through multiple rounds of feedback to ensure clarity and impact. This package is flexible and tailored to your unique goals. Your coach will provide honest, strategic feedback to ensure your essays reflect your strengths—and help you put your best foot forward.
What you'll get from this package
Compelling essays that are differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful — tailored to each school you decide to apply to
A deeper understanding of who you are, what impact you plan to have on the world, and why business schools should care
An outline and several drafts of essays that get you closer to the final polished version that will stand out to admissions teams
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:
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Featured on Business Insider, Poets & Quants, and HBS Admissions for my journey from an engineering background to business school, and then into Product Management. I have helped over 20 MBA applicants craft compelling personal stories, set school application strategies, and execute on each app component: resume, essays, recommendations, and the application form. I specialize in giving practical, personal, and actionable advice, feedback, and guidance according to your goals. My main focus areas have been tech industry applicants (either coming from a background in tech or looking to pivot into it), applicants particularly interested in HBS or GSB, and non-traditional/underrepresented applicants. But no matter your background, don't hesitate to reach out if you think I can help! We can work together to craft a compelling and differentiated application package specific to you. My expertise comes from a few places: 1) Past b-school mentoring over the last two years; 2) Participation in renowned MBA prep programs like MLT, Jumpstart, and Forte Foundation; 3) Experience doing application reviews and mock interviews as the former Co-president of LASO, the Latino Student Association at HBS; and 4) My own experience as an admit to HBS, GSB, Wharton, and Kellogg. Feel free to read more about my background at: - Business Insider: (Title: "How a Harvard Business School grad perfected her MBA applications to get into her top programs") - Poets & Quants: (Title: "Meet the MBA Class of 2022: Olivia Melendez, Harvard Business School") - HBS Admissions: https://www.hbs.edu/mba/student-life/people/Pages/perspectives.aspx?profile=omelendez Or just set up a call and let’s chat more!
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