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Comprehensive MBA Application Package - End-to-End Personalized Support

Dione C.
By Dione C.5.0· 60 reviewsGSB & M7 Expert | Top 50 Leland | Essay & Career Coach

I've designed this all-in package to provide end-to-end support for highly motivated applicants looking to maximize their chances of gaining acceptance to top business programs. 1. Initial Kickoff and Planning Session: We'll do a kick-off session that includes a dive deep on your background, goals, experience, potential recommenders, aspirations, and more. From there, I'll build a custom MBA plan. 2. Application Strategy: I'll identify points of differentiation, including how to stand out and receive recognition for your personal qualities, core values, life and professional experiences and accomplishments. You are more than your resume! a how to address gaps and concerns. 3. School Selection: Every school is different. I'll put together a list of best-fit schools based on your profile, goals, and preferences .4. Business School Resume: Understand the differences between a business school resume and a job search resume, and rework your resume to highlight relevant education, experience and accomplishments. 5. Recommender Selection and Preparation: We'll evaluate your potential recommender options, and then build recommender prep docs to equip them to provide their strongest support. I can even work directly with your recommenders to ensure their letters provide positive, effective and complementary information that helps you to stand apart from other applicants. 6. Essay Development and Polishing to the highest standard: I leverage professional experience as a writer, editor and marketer to identify themes, perspectives, qualities and experiences that clearly and authentically communicate who you are, how you "show up," and what matters to you, in addition to presenting your career and business school goals. We'll work on as many rounds of feedback and edits as needed. I'm committed to helping you polish your essays to the highest standard. My 4 C's for evaluating your written materials: they must be clear, concise, credible and compelling! 7. Application Form Details: I'll help you to select and describe the right extracurriculars, awards, and honors, and to concisely and effectively present your work experience. I'll anticipate any concerns, gaps or questions that can and should be addressed in the Additional Information space. 8. Final Review: Before you submit, I'll provide a final review of all your application materials, ensuring you're putting your best foot forward. 9. Interview Preparation: When you receive interview invites, I'll run through extensive interview preparation to ensure you are prepared and confident. 10. Admissions Outcomes: If you're choosing between multiple schools, I'll provide guidance on identifying your top choice. If you're waitlisted, I'll guide you through creating a targeted action plan to improve your chances of admission. I have successfully supported hundreds of applicants in gaining admission to part-time, deferred, full-time and executive MBA programs at their dream schools.

What's included

Coaching Time25h–40h of coaching · Live Sessions$8,800
Total$8,800

Full service, providing end-to-end support: 1) Deep-dive for a strong start. - In-depth questionnaire (education, background, achievements, activities, goals) - 2+hour, one-on-one kickoff strategy and assessment session - Application strategy document - roadmap, action plan, timeline - Exercises for further reflection, research, crafting your story, refining career goals 2) Expert, responsive, one-on-one support at every step (typically 24 hrs response to keep up your momentum). Flexible availability to accommodate your work style and schedule. - Resume revamp (a business school resume is not the same as resumes seeking employment) - Recommender selection/guidance - Exam plan - GMAT/GRE/EA, target scores, timing - Essay development (narrative, stories, reader takeaways, writing coaching) - no limit on number of drafts, high-level and detailed feedback - Activities, community involvement and leadership audit (what have you done - when, how, where, why). Action opportunities if you need to do more. - Career coaching (compelling, credible, achievable goals and progression) - School choice, demonstrated interest/school fit - Mock interview, frequently asked questions 3) Partnership approach - I provide experienced support and a robust "toolkit" of templates and exercises that I've developed from working with hundreds of clients, top MBA consulting firms, and admissions experience.

  • Expert, comprehensive, personalized support at every step of your admissions journey
  • Clear application strategy, timeline and action plan
  • Resume revamp
  • Recommendation letters (selection of recommenders, recommender prep package, feedback on drafts)
  • Compelling essays that are authentic, differentiated and personal. Professional writing coaching at every step, from brainstorming to polishing, with attention to topic, narrative, structure, language, and content.
  • Career coaching (identifying, validating, clariying and communicating your goals, career paths and and requirements)
  • GMAT/GRE/EA exams (planning which test and when, timing, score evaluation)
  • Interview preparation (frequently asked question, mock interview with extensive feedback)
  • Evaluation of application outcomes and school choice, financial aid

Meet your expert

Dione C.

Dione C.

GSB & M7 Expert | Top 50 Leland | Essay & Career Coach

5.060 reviews
124kMin coached
419Followers
10 yrsExperience

ABOUT ME - Professional FT MBA and career coach | Top M7 Programs | Leland Top 50 | Supercoach | Customer Favorite | Writer I'm a full-time, professional coach with 15+ years of experience coaching hundreds (!) of highly talented, motivated and diverse MBA and college applicants and professionals to success. Being a trusted, knowledgeable and dedicated admissions and career coach is not a side gig! I will work with you to develop and implement a personalized and strategic application strategy, leveraging best practices and insider knowledge gained from having been a top coach for four leading admissions consulting firms. The first in my family to graduate from college, I earned a BA at Stanford where I double majored in Economics and Communications (with concentrations in journalism and sociology). After graduating with Phi Beta Kappa honors, I held multiple roles (forecasting, communications, President's staff, HR tech) in the telecommunications industry before returning to Stanford GSB for my MBA. I've worn many hat in my career, and benefit from an uncommon mix of experience, having worked with very different organizations (startups, corporations, nonprofits) in multiple capacities (investing, marketing, partner development, communications/writing, strategy, chief of staff, consulting) in the US, Asia and Europe. I continue to be an involved Stanford GSB alumna: class secretary, alumni chapter leader, nonprofit consultant. I've successfully led mentorship and learning & development programs for Stanford GSB students and alumni. A few years ago, was inducted to Stanford's honorary organization for their most valued (top 2%) alumni volunteers. Here's a brief and partial overview of my experience: * Types of companies: startups, nonprofits, Fortune 500 and everything in between * Industry sectors: Finance, tech, consumer products, communications, education, non profit * Roles: international marketing, channel/partner development, business consultant, Chief of Staff, investment analyst, editor, writer, communications (marketing, executive, corporate, product), founder (nonprofit, consumer start up), group facilitator, forecasting/product planning, writer, editor, go-to-market, educator * Worked and lived in: US, Asia, Europe (with regional responsibility including Africa, Middle East) I’ll share practical tools and insights to help you thrive. I am passionate about helping individuals to lean into their strengths and enable others to recognize their unique strengths and life/work experiences.

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