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Early Starters MBA Prep Plan

Early Starters MBA Prep Plan

Offered by Thalia R.

Harvard MBA | Ex-Private Equity & Investment Banking

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Studied at Harvard Business School

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Worked at Kinderhook Industries

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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Thalia R.

Offered by Thalia R.

Joined February 2025

Harvard MBA | Ex-Private Equity & Investment Banking

I’m a current MBA student at Harvard Business School and President of my section, with deep experience coaching candidates through the MBA application process. Before HBS, I worked in investment banking and private equity and I spent my summer interning at McKinsey New York—giving me firsthand insight into how to position applicants from highly competitive industries. I’ve helped many candidates successfully gain admission to top programs and bring the structured, results-driven coaching approach I learned through the MLT MBA Prep program to every engagement. My expertise is in helping traditional candidates—especially those in investing, banking, and other high-intensity industries—distill their stories, refine their essays, and craft a standout application. I focus on strategy, clarity, and authenticity, ensuring that your application not only gets noticed but also positions you for long-term success in business school and beyond.

Coaches professionally

$2,340

6h of coaching