Rapid MBA Essay Review
I'm an extremely experienced admissions essay reviewer - I've read literally thousands of admissions essays over the last decade, and am a pro at providing specific, actionable feedback on your drafts. This "rapid essay review" option is great for folks that don't need a full consulting package, but just want to get an extra set of (unbiased, third-party) eyes on their application essays. You'll share your essay draft(s) with me, ideally in Google Doc format, and I'll give them a thorough review. I'll then leave comments and suggested edits, giving you very specific feedback on what could improve about your draft(s). This option is best if you already have a strong concept of your essay theme and a decent draft, and just need some polish to take it to the next level. If you need more in-depth essay coaching to come up with a great topic in the first place, please explore my other coaching options!
What's included
As an extremely experienced admissions essay reviewer, I'm a pro at reviewing drafts and providing clear, actionable feedback. I'm also thoughtful about providing feedback that both praises the good parts of essays, without shying away from what can be better. I fully understand that sharing your writing with someone you don't know is vulnerable - I'm sensitive to that, and deliver my feedback respectfully and with an eye toward actionable next steps.
- A set of clear, thorough, actionable edits to take your essay draft(s) to the next level.
Meet your expert
Katy D.
Stanford GSB, Harvard undergrad | 9 yrs in admissions | Exited startup COO
🏠 I grew up in Spokane, WA in a suburban, middle-class family; my dreams came true when I was admitted to Harvard for undergrad. 🎓 I studied Sociology at Harvard, with strong interests in both politics and tech/startups. 💻 I've spent most of my career at the intersection of tech, startups, politics, and social impact, most recently as the COO of Impactive, a leading Democratic political software startup (YCombinator-backed), which was acquired by ActBlue in 2025. 🌲 I now an MBA student at Stanford GSB, exploring what comes next for me; I have a wide range of interests in film, sports, politics, startups, etc. ❤️ I'm also the Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Youth Leadership Council, and a Board of Directors member for TeenTix. 🐶 I live in Seattle, WA with my fluffy, adorable Samoyed dog, Nora.
