Package Description:

This coaching package is tailored for prospective MBA applicants who want to get an early start on their application journey. Designed to build a strong foundation for success, this plan helps candidates clarify goals, develop their profiles, and prepare strategically over time. 1. Initial Assessment & Strategic Roadmap - Objective: Lay the groundwork for a competitive application process. -- Activities: 90-minute comprehensive review of your professional background, academic achievements, and extracurricular involvement. Discussion of long-term career goals and how an MBA aligns with them. Identification of target schools based on your profile, aspirations, and school fit. Creation of a personalized action plan with milestones for application readiness, including timelines for GMAT/GRE, essays, and recommendations. 2. Career Goals and Narrative Development - Objective: Articulate a compelling career vision to anchor your MBA application. -- Activities: 60-minute meeting crafting a clear and impactful career goals statement (short-term and long-term). Identifying unique differentiators and personal strengths to highlight in applications. Mapping key experiences and achievements to MBA program values (e.g., leadership, teamwork, and impact). 3. Profile Strengthening - Objective: Enhance your candidacy through targeted actions and achievements. -- Activities: Guidance on selecting and excelling in extracurricular or leadership activities that align with your MBA narrative. Recommendations for skill-building opportunities (e.g., certifications, projects, or industry involvement) to bolster your profile. Advice on leveraging professional opportunities for growth and demonstrating leadership potential. 4. GMAT/GRE Planning - Objective: Develop a strategy to maximize test preparation efforts. -- Activities: 30-minute assessment of baseline test readiness and discussion of target scores based on school goals. Personalized study plan, including recommended prep resources and timelines. Tips for managing test anxiety and deciding between GMAT or GRE. 5. Early Networking Guidance - Objective: Build meaningful connections with schools and alumni early in the process. -- Activities: 30-minute session to discuss strategies for researching schools and identifying unique program attributes. Coaching on reaching out to current students, alumni, and admissions staff. Guidance on how to effectively communicate your story and goals during informational interviews with ongoing review of outreach messages and other outgoing communications as needed. 6. Pre-Essay Brainstorming and Story Planning - Objective: Establish a strong foundation for future essay writing. -- Activities: 90-minute identification of key personal and professional stories aligned with common MBA essay themes (e.g., leadership, failures, diversity). Creation of a storytelling repository with 4-6 robust anecdotes for future use. Discussion of how to adapt stories for multiple schools and essay prompts. 7. Letters of Recommendation Strategy - Objective: Ensure compelling, personalized recommendations from your advocates. -- Activities: Guidance on selecting the best recommenders and building strong relationships with them. Tips for coaching recommenders to highlight key traits and achievements. Development of a recommender packet with key talking points and examples to support your narrative.