Top MBA 1:1 Flexible Hourly Coaching
Custom coaching with me limited to the number of hours you purchase. Avoid working for weeks without direction. Stop wondering if you are on track. I guide you on how to started on your essays and what admissions look for. Great for MBA applicants who are on a limited budget or self-driven and have limited time to figure out how to get started. *Sample use of 3hrs: kickoff brainstorming&framing, 1-2 rounds of essay edits *Sample use of 10hrs on 2 applications: 2.5hr strategy call for first top program (plus my prep), 2.5hrs for 2-3 essay edit turns/drafts, 2hrs resume/app/letter of recommendation broad advice and some editing, 45min quick strategy for school 2, ~2hrs for 2-3 essay edit turns/drafts. Actionable work that we do together can include: -> Kickoff brainstorm and framing (typically 2hrs) - this is where I get to know YOU deeply: 1) Strengths and weaknesses analysis for your specific profile 2) Essay question breakdown/strategy based on expertise of what admissions look for 3) professional advice on formulating your goals tested against real market trends 4) impact of low GMAT/GPA lower ranked colleges 5) Winning school selection based on feedback from hundreds of alumni from every program 6) set a timeline/deadlines. A compressed effective strategy call can run from 1-2 hours. The more help needed, the longer it takes. Lightning round essay strategy sessions typically are not helpful for even the best writers because the same mistakes are multiplied across various essays, focusing on one at a time is best practice. ->Essay Edits (15-60min each): Via written feedback/edits, I suggest ways to improve your content, make it succinct, and highlight your personal qualities with strong storytelling to help you stand out. You get each essay iteration from me in ~2 days, same-day closer to deadlines. Each essay turn takes between 15-60min, longer upfront, and once 90% complete, it can be as quick as a 15min review. ->Resume and Online Application (30-45min each): Discuss pointers to write an "MBA" resume and complementary online application aiming for strong language reflecting leadership potential, and ensure it "sells" a consistent profile across your essay and other application materials. Feedback/editing. Resume turns can be from 15-60min each depending on the relevance of the language used for MBA admissions. ->Letters of Recommendation (LOR): Discuss recommender strategy, guidance on approaching the questions recommenders are asked and tips to manage this valuable part of your application. The call and review each typically take 15-30min depending on the number of schools. ->Interview prep: 1) Call to discuss the approach to preparing your answers/delivery using a long list of sample questions (you get those ahead of time) ~30-60min; 2) mock interview over video call using a past actual interview script + interview feedback session ~1 hour. ->Waitlist strategy if applicable: Share best practices of what and how often to communicate with admissions if waitlisted. I hope to inspire confidence by providing frank feedback and making recommendations as needed to form the best possible application. I have been in your shoes and can empathize with wanting to put your best foot forward and get it done. At no time should you feel like unneeded services are being pushed onto you, but the areas we cover are dependent on the amount of questions, "sticky" details we need to strategize, and your ability to execute on the feedback. Some candidates need more guidance/brainstorming and that is perfectly ok, just takes more coaching. Because it’s hard to predict how many hours an applicant may need without having worked with you, I can not predict if hourly is cheaper than the start-to-finish package. If we are not already working together, an hour CAN NOT be used toward HBS interview prep.
What's included
We begin by setting goals for what you wish to cover in our strategy call and act on that plan. We adjust as we learn where you need more or less help. You get a summary of time used after each call or edit. What counts toward your purchased hours? Time spent preparing for our call by reviewing your resume, transcripts, GMAT/GRE, or drafts and previous application essays. Also calls, email responses, and essay edits count toward your total purchased hours. If time runs out, I will provide actionable high-level guidance to apply to the rest independently, or recommend adding more time.
- Walk away with a clear picture of the structure and stories for your essays
- Strategy and edits for resume&online application (time permitting)
- Letter of Recommendation strategu (time permitting)
- Upon invitation, Interview Preparation (time permitting)
- Waitlist strategy, if applicable (time permitting)
- Tackle quick email questions within 24hrs (time permitting)
- essay feedback/editing/iterating asynchronously (time permitting)
Meet your expert
Yvette R.
🎓HBS | 200+ Admits at Top MBAs | HBS mock Interview Expert
I am a first-generation college grad. I was admitted to HBS, Wharton, Kellogg and Tuck from a non feeder undergrad and varied professional experience (I did not apply to Stanford because I sought more structure). Harvard's SVMP is where I first experienced the MBA classroom. When I got serious about my journey, I secured a coach then got creative. I coordinated events with admissions officers at 25 of the top MBA programs in the US to get to know them intimately. Today, I maintain an extensive network of MBAs worldwide (US M7 + INSEAD, LBS, Oxford, Cambridge) and am a part of the MLT network, keeping my finger on the pulse of current MBA students' and alumni experiences. I have worked with Stacy Blackman, a premier MBA admissions firm, since 2014, collaborating with admissions officers who recommend me. Born in Los Angeles, I have consistently challenged global norms. My childhood in Mexico City and European travels broadened my worldview, making the globe seem more accessible. These experiences sparked my passion for mentoring and collaborating with people worldwide. My pre-MBA career included positions at prestigious corporations such as Deloitte Consulting, Fannie Mae, and UBS Investment Bank in NYC. After graduating from HBS, I moved to Dubai, where I embarked on an entrepreneurial journey. There, I co-founded a real estate services company (acquired), collaborated with a sovereign wealth fund, and launched the 'Grubhub' of the Middle East. Currently based in San Francisco, I am engaged as an Independent Technology Executive implementing AI/automation, which provides continuous real-world exposure that allows me to help clients formulate their goals.
