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Package Description:
The Early Advantage is designed for applicants starting 12+ months out, giving you the clarity and structure to prepare for the world’s most competitive programs. The strongest MBA applications are built with foresight, strategy, and intention. Together, we’ll assess your profile, map out a smart timeline, and identify the gaps and opportunities that will set you apart. From recommenders and extracurriculars to test prep and early narrative brainstorming, this package ensures that you’re ahead of the curve when application season arrives.
What you'll get from this package
Clear roadmap: milestones, school list, test prep, and timeline to stay on track
Stronger profile: sharpened strengths, addressed gaps, recommenders, and extracurricular growth
Early story advantage: narrative brainstorming that sets you apart from the start
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
• Invested: I work with you early to understand your goals and build a long-term plan that strengthens every part of your candidacy • Encouraging: I encourage you to stretch further in academics, activities, and personal growth, while providing steady guidance to keep you motivated over the long haul • Deliberate: I help you prioritize what to focus on, when to pivot, and how to use the year ahead to position yourself for maximum impact
• Inquires will receive responses within 2 business days • Sessions are scheduled in advance and paced around your deadlines • Coaching does not guarantee admission, but together we'll maximize your chances
Services included:
Recommendations
School Selection
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
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5.0
Professional Storyteller: Stanford | Dartmouth | Marines
• Attended Stanford Graduate School of business for MBA (plus Dartmouth College for undergrad) • Competitively selected for GSB's two most storytelling-intensive programs (View From The Top and LOWkey Notes) • 10+ years professional storytelling as military PR specialist, AI communications startup CRO, and periodicals journalist • 10+ years in admissions counseling, with volunteer work as a Regional Manager for Dartmouth alumni interviews • 10+ years of leadership and mentorship as a Marine Corps Officer and collegiate varsity athletics captain
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