Complete MBA Package - Your Strongest Application, Start to Finish
This package is designed for applicants who are ready to commit to the MBA application process for up to 3 schools with the strategic guidance of an experienced partner. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: Deep Dive and Planning. We'll begin with a thorough conversation about your background, experience, goals, and timeline. From there, we'll develop a clear application plan that keeps everything organized and on track throughout the season. You will leave this session with your first action steps. School Selection. We'll build a strategic, balanced school list of programs that genuinely excite you and align with your profile, goals, and preferences, taking into consideration the range of reach, match, and safety options. Application Strategy and Narrative Development. We'll identify your key points of differentiation as a candidate and develop a clear strategy for how those strengths will be reflected consistently across each part of your application. Resume. Your resume will be refined so it is clear, achievement-focused, and consistent with the narrative of the rest of your application. Essay Development and Editing. We'll examine your experiences, achievements, activities, and interests to identify the strongest themes, perspectives, and qualities to support each application. This brainstorming becomes the framework that guides you in articulating your readiness and fit, tailored to the prompts and culture of each program. You'll receive multiple rounds of detailed edits and feedback until every essay is polished, purposeful, and ready to submit. Recommender Strategy and Preparation. We'll identify the strongest candidates to support your applications and establish a clear plan and timeline for your outreach and communication with them. You will be fully prepared to brief your recommenders in a way that sets them up to write compelling, targeted letters, and backup recommender options will be identified as needed so you are never caught off guard. Final Application Review. Before you submit, all of your application materials will be reviewed to ensure everything is cohesive, complete, and accurately represents your strongest candidacy. Interview Preparation. You'll prepare for each interview with school-specific mock interviews and a thorough debrief so you are ready and confident. Waitlist Support. If you are waitlisted at any of your programs, I'll conduct a diagnostic review to identify areas that can be strengthened, and we'll develop a clear action plan to improve your odds of receiving an offer of admission. This package remains active through the end of your application season. This package typically includes 25-35 hours of coaching. Every client's journey looks a little different, and we'll work together to make sure the time is spent where it matters most. The result is a complete, polished application package that gives you the best possible opportunity for admission to the programs that are right for you.
What's included
How We Work Together Availability. I am generally available Monday through Friday. I typically do not work weekends or holidays, but may be able to make exceptions as needed with advanced notice or as deadlines approach. Scheduling Sessions. Sessions are scheduled through the Leland platform. Please book at least 24 hours in advance so we can make the most of our time together. Application Material Reviews. You can expect detailed, thoughtful feedback on your essays, resume, and other application materials within 2-3 business days. For general questions through the Leland inbox, I typically respond within 24-36 hours. Meeting Frequency. The rhythm of our sessions will naturally shift throughout the process. During critical stretches leading up to deadlines we will likely meet more frequently, while other periods may allow more time for independent work between sessions. A Note on What to Expect - I am committed to helping you submit the strongest possible applications. You can count on my dedicated strategic support and experienced guidance throughout the entire process as a partner who is genuinely invested in your success. I cannot guarantee admission to any specific program.
- A strategic, balanced school list of up to five programs carefully aligned with your profile, goals, and preferences
- A clear application strategy that positions your strengths consistently and compellingly across every program on your list
- A polished, achievement-focused resume that supports and strengthens every other piece of your application
- Compelling, authentic essays tailored to each school's specific prompts and culture
- A strong recommender strategy and the preparation needed to brief them effectively
- Thorough interview preparation so you are ready and confident for every invitation you receive
- A complete, reviewed application package that accurately represents your strongest candidacy
- Waitlist support and a clear action plan if needed
- The confidence of knowing every part of your application has been given the strategic attention it deserves
Meet your expert
Erica G.
Former MBA AdCom - Helping You Build Applications That Actually Get Noticed
My career began in management and marketing before my MBA led me in an unexpected direction. I discovered a genuine passion for higher education and found my way into admissions, almost by accident. What started as an admissions role at Emory's Goizueta Business School grew into an independent coaching practice that I have continued to build and invest in ever since. My role on the admissions committee at Emory shaped what I had come to love about this work. Reading application files, conducting interviews, and participating in admissions decisions gave me a perspective that continues to inform the work I do as a coach. I understand the admissions process from both sides, and I use that perspective to help each client build applications that highlight their strengths, readiness, and fit for every program on their list. The MBA application is one of the more significant things a person will do for themselves. It requires you to be honest about where you have been, intentional about where you are going, and confident enough to send it out into the world. Working with clients going through the MBA application process is genuinely meaningful, and the trust my clients place in me is something I don't take lightly. The clients I work with are driven, goal-oriented people who are ready to commit to a strong application and want an experienced partner in their corner, but no two are the same. Some come to me with a clear vision and just need help executing it. Others are earlier in the journey and need help seeing what is possible and uncovering what is already there. Many are navigating a career pivot or have concerns about something in their academic record. A complex story is not a barrier. It just requires a more thoughtful approach. I believe there is a compelling application in every candidate I work with and I welcome the complexity. If you are ready to get started, even if you are not sure where to start, schedule an intro call with me. I would love to hear about your goals and where you are in the process. I look forward to connecting with you!
