Dione C.
4.9
Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Works at Strategic Admissions Consulting
Available Tuesday at 1:00 AM UTC
Usually responds within 20 hours
Thank you for reaching out! I'm a professional, experienced MBA coach who has helped hundreds of individuals gain admission to top MBA programs. I'm currently near client capacity and only able to accept requests for intro chats from individuals seeking support as described below (please scroll down). If my services are a good match for what you're seeking, I'd love to hear from you! Please share your resume, along with a short introduction about you, your MBA plans and career goals (e.g. target schools, where you're at in the application process, round #) and how you'd like to partner (e.g. comprehensive plan, hourly). I'm accepting new clients interested in: Round 1 (Sept '24 deadlines): targeted, dedicated hourly support for a la carte services, e.g. application review, essay feedback, interview prep Round 2 (Jan '25 deadlines): flexibility to work on a targeted or comprehensive basis: -- Starter Plan (essentials for a strong start: expert assessment of candidacy, personal application strategy, action plan, etc.), hourly retainer -- Hourly retainer (flexible, targeted support, including assessment, application strategy, action plan, essay development, letters of recommendation, resume, interview prep, school selection, and. more) -- Comprehensive plan for end-to-end support (2 school minimum) Deferred MBA (April '25 applicants): -- Starter Plan (essentials for a strong start: expert assessment of candidacy, personal application strategy, action plan, etc.), hourly retainer -- Hourly retainer (flexible, targeted support, including assessment, application strategy, action plan, essay development, letters of recommendation, resume, interview prep, school selection, and. more) -- I am not currently accepting new deferred MBA clients for comprehensive plans Future MBA applicants (planning to apply 1+ year from now): - Strategic Starter Plan or Hourly Retainer: Get an early start through an assessment of your candidacy, personalized applicant strategy, action plan that identifies steps you can take over the next year to set you up for future success. Thank you! I look forward to learning more about you and to discussing how we can work together. Dione
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About Dione
ABOUT ME - Professional MBA and career coach. Specialize in top 10 programs, expert writer, Stanford BA/MBA I'm a full-time professional MBA coach with 12+ years admissions experience and over a decade of coaching hundreds (!) of diverse MBA applicants to success. Being a trusted, knowledgeable and dedicated MBA coach is not a side gig! 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 diverse roles (forecasting, communications, President's staff, HR tech) in the telecommunications industry before returning to Stanford GSB for my MBA. I've worn many hats, in my career, and working with very different organizations (startups, corporations, nonprofits) in multiple capacities (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 leadership team, nonprofit consultant, active contributor in affinity groups (women, Asians, DEI), and a few years ago, was inducted to Stanford's honorary organization for their most valued (top 2%) volunteers. I believe in the power of education to change lives. I'm lucky to have found my calling in helping others to achieve their educational and career goals. I draw on my professional experience, ongoing community involvements, love for storytelling and the energy and satisfation that I get from helping others. I love to travel, read, and continue to learn from and be inspired by a rich network of friends, former classmates and and coaching clients from all walks of life.
Why do I coach?
Gaining admission to top MBA programs is highly competitive and can be stressful, uncertain and a significant investment. To be honest, I didn't know what I didn't know about myself and about MBA admissions when I applied. Now, I'm energized and inspired by the challenge -- and opportunity -- to help talented,, diverse and motivated individuals navigate the admissions process and submit their strongest candidacy. I draw on experience that comes from having helped hundreds of applicants. I've gained insights about admissions, career paths and coaching from working with 4 top MBA consulting firms, Stanford admissions, and independent marketing and educational consulting. As a result, my approach is strategic, challenging and supportive, draws on best practices, and provides a customized mix of life, career, educational and writing coaching. Every client is different and admissions is competitive, so cookie-cutter methodologies just don't cut it. We work together to put your best foot forward with greater confidence and better results.
Work Experience
Principal & Sr Admissions Consultant
Strategic Admissions Consulting
June 2012 - Present
Admissions Committee Experience
Principal, Strategic Admissions Consulting Admissions Consultant at 4 top MBA admissions consulting firms Member, professional organizations for educational consultants: HECA, WACAC, AIGAC Stanford admissions experience
Education
Stanford Graduate School of Business
MBA
Minority admissions advisory council
Stanford University
BA, Economics, Communication (+ concentrations in sociology, journalism)
First-gen college student Phi Beta Kappa Admissions reader
33 Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
Knowledge
5.00
Value
5.00
Responsiveness
5.00
Supportiveness
4.80
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