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Description
This package is designed for applicants ready to elevate their MBA essays and tell their story in a way that truly resonates with admissions committees. Whether you’re starting from scratch or fine-tuning existing drafts, this offering provides expert support to help you write essays that stand out. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Initial Kickoff & Planning Session: Begin with a deep dive into your background, goals, and experiences to lay the foundation for a strong, authentic narrative. - Application Strategy: Collaborate with your coach to define what makes you unique and how to strategically showcase your story across your essays. - Essay Brainstorming: Explore key experiences and themes to uncover compelling angles and identify the most powerful stories to tell. - Essay Crafting: Build clear, compelling, and well-structured essays that reflect your personal voice and align with what top programs are seeking. - Essay Editing: Refine and polish your drafts through multiple rounds of feedback to ensure clarity and impact. This package is flexible and tailored to your unique goals. Your coach will provide honest, strategic feedback to ensure your essays reflect your strengths—and help you put your best foot forward.
What you'll get from this package
Compelling essays that are differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful — tailored to each school you decide to apply to
A deeper understanding of who you are, what impact you plan to have on the world, and why business schools should care
An outline and several drafts of essays that get you closer to the final polished version that will stand out to admissions teams
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
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I've coached applicants successfully into top US business schools like Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Wharton, and Columbia, from application strategy through final interview. I'm a Harvard joint-degree graduate (Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School), ex-Bain, and now a Principal at a private equity fund in Southeast Asia. I've also sat on the other side of the table. I interviewed Associate Consultant and Consultant candidates at Bain, and I'm the hiring manager for my fund's investment team. I know what makes a candidate stand out, and I'll help you craft a distinctive story, sharpen your essays, and walk into your interviews ready, with candid feedback from someone who makes real hiring decisions.
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