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Description
Get an experienced admissions perspective on your candidacy before you invest significant time in applications. I'll review your background, accomplishments, career direction, MBA goals, and potential school choices to identify your strongest positioning and the areas that may need additional attention. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of how an admissions committee may view your candidacy, what you bring to an MBA community, and where to focus your application effort.
What you'll get from this package
Our session starts with your candidacy and a thorough resume and career progression review.
You will receive an assessment of your strengths and experiences that are most likely to differentiate you as an MBA applicant.
We will go over potential concerns, gaps, or questions an admissions committee may have.
We will clarify why MBA, why now, and what you want the MBA to enable in your career.
We will discuss the value and perspective you could bring to an MBA community.
I will provide guidance on school and program considerations based on your goals, career stage, and profile.
We will set clear set of application priorities and recommended next steps.
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions.
Before our session, you’ll answer and send to me focused answers about your professional background, MBA goals, timing, and any candidacy concerns, along with your resume. I’ll review everything in advance so the full 90 minutes is focused on your MBA strategies. This is for the person asking: How can I best position my experience and career goals for an MBA application.
This session will have a required pre-session question set about your professional background, MBA goals, timing, and candidacy concerns, along with your resume, that you will submit 24 hours prior to our meeting.
Services included:
School Selection
Application Strategy
General Exploration
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Joined August 2026
11 Years as Kellogg Part-Time MBA Director of Admissions
Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in higher education and admissions, I bring a wealth of knowledge to MBA applicants. As the former Director of Admissions for the Part-Time MBA Program at Kellogg School of Management, I led recruitment and admissions strategies that identified high-potential professionals and enhanced the candidate experience. My role as Assistant Dean at American University further honed my skills in program development and student success. I have coached numerous individuals, helping them navigate the competitive MBA admissions landscape and achieve their academic and career goals. Let's work together to craft a standout application that showcases your unique strengths and potential. Reach out to start your journey to an MBA today!
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