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Early Starters MBA Prep Plan

Early Starters MBA Prep Plan

Offered by Shaaya S.

5.0

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Get Into the Right MBA Program and Actually Leverage It

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Studied at Haas School of Business (Berkeley)

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Works at Isle Ventures

Description

This is Leland’s premiere package for early starters—designed for serious applicants who are more than 12 months out from deadlines and aiming for the most competitive MBA programs in the world, including Harvard, Stanford GSB, Wharton, and other top schools. You’ll work closely with an expert coach to get ahead of the application process, focusing on foundational elements that will position you for success. This package is ideal for those who want to be intentional, thoughtful, and thoroughly prepared by the time application season arrives. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Profile Assessment: Get an in-depth review of your candidacy—what’s working well, where you can improve, and how to close any gaps. - Timeline Building: Lay out a clear action plan so you know what to focus on and when to ensure you're ready for the year ahead. - Application Strategy: Develop a strong personal narrative and map out the experiences and achievements that support it. - School Selection: Explore programs that align with your aspirations and start building a thoughtful target list. - Recommender Planning: Identify ideal recommenders and create a smart plan to build and maintain those relationships. - Extracurricular Planning: Strategize around your involvement and identify opportunities to deepen your impact or expand your profile. - Test Prep Planning: Create a study approach for the GMAT or GRE that aligns with your goals and timeline. - Narrative Planning: Begin early brainstorming to shape your story and prepare for standout essays and other application components. This package gives you the space and guidance to approach your MBA journey with clarity and purpose. By starting early, you’ll set yourself up for a confident and competitive application process.


What you'll get from this package

A clear application strategy

Two (or more) recommenders selected and being actively prepared

A clear plan for extra-curricular involvement (if needed)

A timeline that you are confident in and can stick to

A clear profile assessment that leaves you knowing where you need to improve/strengthen your candidacy

A clear plan for test prep (if needed)

An understanding of the schools you plan to apply to

A narrative you are excited to build on and write about


Additional details

Coaching delivered via live sessions and .

Refund Policy

Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).

Services included:

Recommendations

School Selection

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume


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Shaaya S.

Offered by Shaaya S.

Joined June 2024

5.0

Get Into the Right MBA Program and Actually Leverage It

I’ve worked with operators, investors, and founders across different stages of their careers, including many who have used an MBA to pivot, accelerate, or reposition themselves. I completed my MBA at UC Berkeley, and more importantly, I’ve seen how the degree actually plays out in the real world. In my career across private equity, venture building, and now advising founder-led businesses, I’ve seen what the MBA unlocks and where it falls short if not approached intentionally. Getting into a program is only part of the equation. The real value comes from how you position your story, choose the right program, and use the experience to create opportunities on the other side. I work with candidates on both admission strategy and how to think beyond it, so you are not just getting in, but setting yourself up for the outcomes you actually want after graduation.

Coaches professionally

$3,000

6h of coaching