Laura N.
5.0
M7+ Admissions (15+ years) | Ad Com Experience | Tech + Industry Expert
Studied at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Works at MBA Pathfinders
Admissions Committee Experience
Available tomorrow at 9:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 1 hour
Plan for at least 30 minutes for your consultation. My availability changes weekly, so please contact me if you want to meet outside posted hours. I have just one package spot left for Round 2 clients, so please book time ASAP!
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Laura’s MBA Qualifications
Coaches professionally
500+ people coached for MBA
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
Laura has helped clients get into these schools:
The choice to pursue an MBA is a significant investment of time and resources, and it deserves a thoughtful approach. I'll partner with you on any and all parts of your process. I'm a Ross MBA (University of Michigan) with admissions committee experience at Ross. I've spent the last 15 years successfully coaching MBA applicants through the admissions process with my own firm (MBA Pathfinders) and with top-rated consulting firms (Stacy Blackman and mbaMission), and have helped clients earn admission to HBS, GSB, Wharton, Booth, Ross, Kellogg, Fuqua, Columbia, Haas, Stern, Darden, Tuck, Johnson, Darden, INSEAD, and many others. I've collaborated with a range of candidates, and have had great success with those from more traditional backgrounds seeking a way to stand out among a sea of qualified peers, as well as those from non-traditional backgrounds who need guidance articulating how their talents and aspirations will fit into an MBA class. If you're looking for a seasoned, professional coach who's seen it all and can help guide you through the whole process, let's work together!
Laura can help with:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Ding Analysis
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Laura also coaches for Marketing, Product Marketing Management, and College. View all.
About Laura
I've led a multifaceted career path across the entertainment, tech, marketing, and consulting industries, with a particular focus on guiding MBA candidates toward their dreams. Early on, I recognized that I wanted to pursue marketing. To learn more about it, I networked, listened, pitched myself, and floated the idea of pursuing an MBA. I heard "no" more often than not, and I forged ahead. The University of Michigan - Ross School of Business's full-time MBA was a transformational experience, building my business foundation, practical experience, network, and confidence. Simultaneously, I started paying it forward to future MBA candidates. My professional and MBA admissions consulting experience make me uniquely qualified to support candidates seeking admission to top MBA programs to facilitate their professional and development goals. As a marketing professional, I've: 🧱 Established departments at 4 startups – from Series A to publicly held companies 📈 Generated demand for >50% of revenue across 2 organizations 🚀 Launched new products, features, and lines of service 💵 Served at 2 consecutive organizations with acquisition exits ↗️ Ascended to the VP of Marketing role on an executive leadership team As an MBA admissions consultant, I've: 🥇 Contributed to 2 leading MBA admissions firms 📝 Collaborated with >500 candidates applying to top MBA programs 🎓 Facilitated successful applications to all M7, Top 20 U.S., and Top 10 international MBA programs 💰 Enabled clients to earn millions of dollars in scholarship funding 💫 Co-founded a brand and earned consistent 5-star ratings from satisfied clients
Why do I coach?
"Laura is the reason I finally got into business school, and my life has been changed completely by it." It's gratifying to receive feedback like this and bear witness to how the MBA has changed my clients' lives. My co-founder and I have over 30 years combined experience in MBA admissions, with dozens more among our team. I have more than 15 years of experience guiding more than 500 candidates through this important life transition. I leverage my experience in MBA admissions, relationships with MBA admissions directors at top programs, and professional membership with the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC, which ONLY accepts professionals) to ensure that your process is thoughtful and successful. The brightest minds, most creative thinkers, best athletes, and most ambitious businesspeople have all benefitted from the expertise of coaches. I believe that everyone has a unique story to tell, and I'm determine to help reveal each candidate's strengths and most promising qualities throughout the application process. Coaching leverages some of my greatest strengths to guide candidates of all types to achieve their goals. I look forward to learning more about you and facilitating your personal and professional transformation!
Work Experience
Founder and MBA Admissions Consultant
MBA Pathfinders
2024 - Present
Hiring Manager
Formerly LE Nelson Consulting (2009-24) and The Jaffe Advantage
Senior MBA Admissions Consultant
Stacy Blackman Consulting
February 2017 - Present
MBA Admissions Consulting
Vice President of Marketing
Signpost
2019 - 2023
Hiring Manager
Director of Marketing
Broadly
2015 - 2019
Hiring Manager
Director of Marketing
Reputation
2014 - 2015
Hiring Manager
Regional Business Director
Patch
2010 - 2013
Hiring Manager
Senior MBA Admissions Consultant
mbaMission
2009 - 2012
MBA Consultant
MillerCoors
March 2007 - May 2007
Marketing Intern
Ford Motor Company
2007 - 2007
Assistant to Talent Manager
Brillstein Entertainment Partners
2005 - 2006
Assistant to VP of Production
MGM Studios
2003 - 2005
Education
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
MBA, 2008
2006 - 2008
Admissions Committee Experience
Admissions committee member and interviewer
Carnegie Mellon University
BFA
1998 - 2002
33 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.00
Value
4.90
Responsiveness
5.00
Supportiveness
5.00
Laura has helped clients get into these schools: