Seda M.

Seda Mansour

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Former Stanford MBA Adcom | Expert Admissions Coach 20+ Yrs Experience

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Studied at Harvard Graduate School of Education

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Admissions Committee at Stanford University Graduate School of Business

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Seda’s MBA Qualifications

Coaches professionally

100+ people coached for MBA

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in MBA admissions, including roles as Associate Director and Assistant Director at Stanford Graduate School of Business, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. My career has been dedicated to enhancing recruitment efforts and building global relationships, which has given me unique insights into what top business schools are looking for in candidates. As an MBA Admissions Advisor, I've successfully coached over 100 clients, helping them craft compelling applications that stand out. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you navigate the competitive admissions landscape. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality!

Seda can help with:

Application Strategy

Cover Letters

Ding Analysis

Editing

Essays

Financial Aid & Scholarships

General Exploration

Interviews

Networking Strategy

Recommendations

Resume

School Selection

Secondary Review

Supplementary Materials

Testing & Assessments

Waitlist Strategy

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About Seda

I spent over 15 years working with the Graduate School of Business (GSB) at Stanford Universiy, primarily in the MBA Admissions Office. I served as Associate Director of MBA Admissions and Director of Outreach and International Initiatives. In that role I worked directly with applicants, led global recruiting efforts, built relationships with institutions across China, India, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia and read thousands of applications. I know what Stanford looks for because I was part of the team making those decisions. Since leaving Stanford I have spent over a decade advising MBA applicants as an independent admissions consultant, helping candidates around the world craft compelling applications to top programs. My coaching focuses on helping you identify and articulate what makes you unique, build a strong narrative across your essays and interviews, and develop a school strategy that gives you the best possible chance of admission. Whether you are applying to Stanford, other M7 programs, or top international business schools, I bring both insider knowledge and real-world coaching experience to every engagement. If you are an international applicant navigating the US MBA process, or a candidate who wants to understand how admissions offices actually think, I would love to work with you.

Work Experience

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MBA Admissions Advisor

Independent consultants

December 2014 - Present

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Director of Admissions

American University of Ras Al Khaimah

June 2012 - July 2013

Admissions Committee

Overhauled processes and procedures for the AURAK Admissions Office that met UAE and international standards; created and implemented specific strategic plan to strengthen and expand the reputation of the University among multiple and diverse markets in Ras al Khaimah and beyond; initiated innovative staff development and established formal performance appraisal process that led to measurable growth in individual and collective performance of employees.

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Associate Director MBA Admissions

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

June 2004 - May 2012

Admissions Committee

Designed and implemented outreach activities that enhanced recruiting efforts for the MBA Admissions Office resulting in increased student applications; collaborated on school-wide initiatives pertaining to global outreach and built relationships with international institutions and donors around the world, specifically focused on China, India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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Director, Academic Operations

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

September 2002 - June 2004

Admissions Committee

Responsible for strategic and operational direction of Registrar's Office.

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Assistant Director, MBA Admissions

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

October 1995 - September 1999

Admissions Committee

Education

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Harvard Graduate School of Education

EdM, International Education Policy

2007 - 2008

Coursework: Education Policy Analysis in Developing Countries, Adult Development

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University of Arizona

MA (candidate), English Language and Linguistics (TOESL)

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