Early Starters MBA Prep Plan
What we work on: Profile assessment — An honest read on where your candidacy stands today and what an admissions committee would flag right now. Application strategy — We build your core narrative early so every decision between now and application season points in the same direction. Timeline and action plan — A clear roadmap covering your application checklist so nothing falls through the cracks. School selection — A thoughtful target list built around genuine fit, not just rankings. Recommender planning — The right recommenders identified and a strategy for preparing them well before you ever send the request. Extracurricular strategy — If there are profile gaps worth closing, we identify the right opportunities — nothing gratuitous. Test prep planning — A realistic GMAT or GRE approach built around your timeline and starting point. Narrative development — Early brainstorming to shape your story so essay season starts with momentum, not a blank page.
What's included
My coaching is structured, honest, and built around your deadline. I come to every session having already reviewed your materials, so we spend our time making real progress — not catching up. And I'll always tell you what's working and what isn't, because that's where the value is.
- A personalized action plan — a clear, realistic roadmap covering exactly what to focus on and when between now and submission.
- An honest profile assessment — a candid read on where your candidacy stands today, what's working, and what needs to change before you apply.
- The foundation of your MBA narrative — early, substantive work on your story so you enter essay season with a clear direction and something solid to build on.
Meet your expert
Emily M.
Ex-Columbia MBA Adcom | Craft Winning Applications & Ace Interviews
If you're applying to a top MBA program, you deserve to know exactly how admissions committees think — and I can give you that insider view. I spent years on the admissions committee at Columbia Business School and as a senior recruiter at Bain & Company, evaluating thousands of candidates. I know what makes applications stand out, and more importantly, what holds strong candidates back. My coaching is honest, strategic, and focused on helping you tell a clear, compelling story — not padding your résumé or gaming the system. To make our first conversation as valuable as possible, feel free to share your LinkedIn or resume, GPA, test scores, target schools, desired degree, and timeline. The more context you give me, the more specific I can be from the start. Looking forward to it!
