Start Strong: MBA Profile Evaluation
A focused, one-hour session for any MBA applicant — who wants an honest expert read on their candidacy before diving into the application process. What we cover: Profile Deep-Dive — We work through your candidacy across the dimensions that matter most to admissions committees: academic record, professional trajectory, career narrative, and differentiating factors. Strengths & Gaps Assessment — You'll get an honest, adcom-calibrated read on where you stand, what's working, and what isn't. Actionable Improvement Strategies — Concrete next steps to strengthen your candidacy, whether that means retesting, reframing your narrative, adjusting your timeline, or closing specific gaps. Brand & Positioning (time permitting) — We'll begin to explore how to package your background in a way that's specific, compelling, and authentically yours. This is an excellent starting point for any applicant who wants to begin their MBA process on the right path — with a clear-eyed view of where they stand and what to do next. Before we meet, you'll share: Resume and LinkedIn profile Undergraduate GPA GMAT/GRE scores (if available) I'll review everything in advance so our time together is spent on the analysis — not the intake.
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.
- An honest, assessment of your profile — a clear picture of your strengths and gaps across the dimensions that matter most to admissions committees.
- A prioritized list of actionable next steps — concrete improvements you can make to your candidacy before you apply, specific to your background and timeline.
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!
