MBA Admissions

Welcome! I’m an incoming MBA candidate at Columbia Business School and a graduate of the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. Having been admitted to every MBA program where I interviewed, including Columbia, Chicago Booth, MIT Sloan, and Yale SOM, I understand what it takes to build an authentic and compelling application. Beyond admissions, I’ve built a sustainable activewear company, Crave Active, and led AI-driven initiatives as a Program Manager at Zillow. My experiences as an entrepreneur and operator have shaped how I approach storytelling: every applicant has a unique journey, and the strongest applications bring that story to life. I’m here to help you uncover what makes you stand out, connect your experiences to your passions and goals, and approach the MBA process with confidence.

I’m Tara, originally from Indonesia, and a deferred admit to the Stanford GSB. I hold a degree in Political Economy from UC Berkeley, with concentrations in Law, Institutions, and Development. My career has been global in scope, beginning at the World Bank in Washington, D.C., and Brussels, where I spent over three years working with senior leaders in government, the private sector, and multilateral organizations across Africa, Asia, Europe, and more. My work ranged from shaping investor engagement strategies for the Bank’s $54+ billion bond issuance program to contributing to climate and education policy research, and leading a World Bank–funded legal empowerment initiative in Tanzania that now provides legal education to 1,000 girls. I was later selected for a competitive Princeton University fellowship in Rwanda, where I joined a consulting firm focused on private-sector development in fragile and post-conflict African countries and worked directly with one of Rwanda’s key economic advisors, who led the nation’s post-genocide reconstruction and development program. I am now based in East Africa, working in venture capital and investing in early-stage companies delivering tech-enabled need-to-haves across frontier and emerging markets. A constant thread through all my experiences has been storytelling. Whether connecting global investors to the World Bank’s mission, presenting the outcomes of development projects, or using creative arts to deliver legal education to girls in Tanzania, I’ve seen how powerful narratives can resonate with people, build connection, and inspire action. As a coach, my goal is to help you achieve the same: crafting and refining the most compelling version of your story so it becomes the cornerstone of your MBA application. I may be a good fit for you if you are an international student; interested in the intersection of development, finance, and public policy or political economy (including impact investing, venture capital, development finance, geopolitics, diplomacy, and academic research); pursuing or considering a global career; or drawn to the intersection of business and policy. I’m excited to help you navigate your MBA or university applications and advance your career ambitions.

HBS MBA from a non-traditional path — I didn't fit the standard profile and got in anyway. I work with applicants who have compelling stories they haven't yet learned to tell: career changers, founders, first-generation students, and people whose backgrounds don't map neatly onto a consulting or banking trajectory. I help you build an application that's authentically yours and makes the case for why your path is an asset, not an exception.

-Admission into 4 top 10 full-time MBA programs -Demonstrable success with prior candidates, fulfilling admissions to top 10 programs

- Harvard Business School 2021 graduate - Harbus Essay Guide 2020 CEO/ Content Curator; interviewed 50+ students and alums with successful HBS admits - Featured by Poets & Quants and Accepted.com for "What's new in 2020 MBA admissions"

I believe that business school can shape your career. Harvard Business School certainly shaped mine.

I am a 2021 Wharton graduate, with 2 years of professional MBA coaching experience. During my MBA, I coached 15+ MBA students with career guidance, resume critiques, and interview prep. I first encountered MBA coaching when I was applying to matriculate as an MBA in 2019. At that time, I realized how important an MBA coach could be, not only for the specialized toolset and knowledge base, but also for the encouragement during a high pressure application process. I am motivated to be that source of calm and focus during what can otherwise be a stressful application process. I am excited to dive into your background and help you uncover a narrative that will help you show you stand out to top MBA programs.

Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and extensive experience as a career coach, I specialize in guiding professionals through successful career pivots and MBA admissions. As the founder of AmritAdmit, I've helped over 300 candidates gain admission to top programs like HBS, Stanford, Wharton, Booth, and Kellogg, securing over $10M in scholarships. My approach focuses on career clarity and narrative, ensuring each application stands out through differentiated storytelling. Whether you're looking to refine your application strategy or navigate a career transition, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and craft a plan tailored to your success!

Admitted to a U.S. top-10 MBA program with a full-tuition scholarship and stipend. 740 GMAT score. Have consulted with over five potential MBA candidates, providing advice and direction on how to position oneself for success in the application process.

T10/Ivy League Admits, current Yale MBA Student. Have guided multiple students in the previous application cycle, helped secure T10 admits from schools like Tuck, Haas, and Booth.