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After completing my degree in Accounting from the University of Utah, I quickly felt bored and like a cog in a massive corporate machine. I had a lifelong goal of getting an MBA, but quickly learned there is an overwhelming amount of routes to take for a graduate degree. Do I quit my job and go for a top full-time MBA program? Do I keep working and get into an online or part-time program that may take several years? I knew I wanted to work in finance sho should I pursue a Master's of Finance instead? Ultimately, I decided to keep working, got admitted to the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management and completed the part-time program in 13 months without ever taking the GMAT. I love to coach people through this overwhelming process and help them decide what is best for them as there are so many options to accomplish the end goal. It is possible to complete an MBA quickly without leaving your job as I can attest.

Received admissions and scholarships to several top business schools with a mix of traditional and non traditional backgrounds. Will provide no nonsense and actionable feedback for your essays, applications, and interviews. Coached several students to top 3 admissions outcomes in the last cycle.

HBS Class of 2028 | Wharton Admit with 100% Tuition Scholarship | Kellogg (1Y) Admit with Scholarship Understanding a school's brand and values, and connecting your authentic self to them, is the key to setting yourself apart in MBA admissions. I was fortunate to get into all three programs I applied to which I believe is due to how I carefully selected my schools and told my story to each. My specialties: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), MBA while married, MBA with children (I have 3 under 5), incorporating my faith in my application, choosing the right programs to apply to.

As a graduate of the Full-Time MBA program at the Johnson School at Cornell combined with 5+ years of experience coaching full-time MBA students on career goals and the recruiting processes, my approach to MBA admissions is a little different. Many enter with the goal "I want to get into school X." I prefer to zoom out and ask two simple questions: - What are your short-term MBA career goals? - What type of experience do you want for the duration of the two-year program? Answering these questions honestly will help you better develop a target school list and be able to better articulate in your essays and in the admissions interview why an MBA makes sense for you, ,why that school is the best fit, and what your short and long term career goals are post MBA. There's a lot more to getting a Full-Time MBA than going to the highest ranked school you can get into, because those rankings don't take into account your personal goals and preferences.

As an MBA alum and former HEC Paris recruiter, I help ambitious professionals secure admission to Europe’s top programs, including LBS, HEC Paris, Oxford, and IESE. My coaching is designed to help you stand out as a dynamic, leadership-ready candidate. Whether you need end-to-end guidance or targeted support, I provide: • Target school selection & MBA strategy • Essay and CV reviews with actionable feedback • Interview preparation & mock sessions • Holistic coaching from first application steps to final admission What clients say: "Few know how to master the art of giving feedback, and Annika has perfected it. Her positive encouragement, combined with clear and actionable guidance, helped improve my MBA essays. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her and wholeheartedly recommend her services to others. Annika has an incredible way of making you realize your potential. She helps to clear the challenges you may have and helps you focus on what you think is the right decision. It was well worth it! Overall, I am very pleased with Annika who is very professional, candid, and organized. THANK YOU for all the coaching provided. I highly recommend Annika for anyone considering applying to an MBA program." My MBA journey led to two “triple jumps” and a transition into MBB consulting. I know what it takes to leverage an MBA for a career pivot, global move, or consulting entry, and I’ll help you do the same. Beyond MBA admissions, I’m also an ICF-certified coach specializing in career pivots, strategy, and consulting pathways. 👉 Ready to get into your dream school? Let’s connect.

With an MBA from Columbia Business School and extensive experience in strategy, partnerships, and business operations, I am well-equipped to guide you through the MBA admissions process. My professional journey includes leading partner strategy at tech platform companies, and as a leader in higher education for over a decade. I have a proven track record of building successful programs and partnerships, which translates into helping you craft a standout application. Whether you need assistance with application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you achieve your MBA goals. Let's connect and create a personalized plan for your success!

I’m an HBS MBA and BCG consultant who has helped applicants earn admits to top MBA programs including HBS, Kellogg, Booth, Yale, Ross, and more. I specialize in helping strong candidates who don’t have “perfect” profiles, especially consultants outside MBB or applicants who feel they don’t stand out on paper, craft a differentiated story that resonates with admissions committees. Clients I’ve worked with have earned admits across multiple M7 and T15 programs with scholarships. When I first applied to business school, I didn’t receive a single interview. I didn’t understand how to position my background in a crowded pool of high-achieving applicants. The following year, I rebuilt my approach, earned multiple admits with full rides, and ultimately attended Harvard Business School. Since then, I’ve worked closely with applicants across the full process through school selection, essays, and interviews to help them stand out and convert at top programs. If you feel like you’re in the “middle of the pack” but know you’re capable of more, I can help you turn that into a compelling, differentiated application. I've successfully guided many clients through the MBA application process, helping them craft compelling narratives for M7 admits. Whether you're looking to refine your application strategy or need insights into the consulting world, I'm here to help you achieve your MBA goals. Let's connect and make your application stand out! I am especially interested in helping folks coming from non MBB consulting backgrounds to stand out in an extremely competitive applicant pool.

I’ve worked with operators, investors, and founders across different stages of their careers, including many who have used an MBA to pivot, accelerate, or reposition themselves. I completed my MBA at UC Berkeley, and more importantly, I’ve seen how the degree actually plays out in the real world. In my career across private equity, venture building, and now advising founder-led businesses, I’ve seen what the MBA unlocks and where it falls short if not approached intentionally. Getting into a program is only part of the equation. The real value comes from how you position your story, choose the right program, and use the experience to create opportunities on the other side. I work with candidates on both admission strategy and how to think beyond it, so you are not just getting in, but setting yourself up for the outcomes you actually want after graduation.

I'm an MBA admissions coach with firsthand experience navigating the highly competitive application process. I was fortunate to be admitted to top business schools including MIT Sloan, Chicago Booth, Kellogg, Wharton, and Columbia—with scholarship offers from several of them. Through my journey, I developed a deep understanding of what it takes to craft a compelling story, position your unique strengths, and tailor each application to resonate with a school’s values and culture. I’ve helped applicants from a wide range of backgrounds—consulting, tech, finance, startups, and more—successfully gain admission to top-tier MBA programs. My coaching style is personalized, strategic, and honest. Whether you're just starting to explore your MBA goals or you're polishing final drafts, I’m here to help you bring out your most authentic, confident voice in your applications. Let’s make your MBA dream a reality.

Hi, I’m Madeleine! I am a former Harvard admissions team member, while being a graduate student at Harvard University. I'm an expert in nailing the admissions interview, and I have coached more than 500 students through highly selective interview process ranging from undergraduate, graduate, and private K12 schools. I know how strong interviews create positive bias that follows you into committee and elevates your entire application. I have a unique multifaceted approach based on my rare interdisciplinary background: • Harvard-trained: Harvard admissions insight and extensive network - • Athlete mindset: Performance and mindset coaching from being a NCAA Division I Athlete, and turned Pro Athlete • PR Psychology: As the spokesperson for a global tech company, having done 100+ conference panels, webinars, and podcasts, I know how to infuse the • Proven success helping 500 plus students shine in selective interviews, including admits to MIT, Cornell, UT Austin, Harvard, and Columbia Let's make your BEST self shine through, and BOOST your entire application together!