Sample MBA Admissions Roadmap
Sample Sessions
Targeted support where you need it most
Your plan will be customized to where you are in the process, but this will give you a sense of how we work
Build your partnership
A complimentary 15 minute intro call with your strategy coach to kick off the process
In session
- Introductions and service overview
- Discussion of next steps
Homework
- Consider your pitch, career goals and accomplishments, school preferences, and leadership characteristics
Brainstorm your pitch
Strategy
In session
- Develop rationale for pursuing an MBA
- Begin narrative matrix
Homework
- Brainstorm preliminary school list
Finalize your school list
Strategy
In session
- Develop and refine your school list
Homework
- Update your resume
Review your resume
Strategy
In session
- Refine your resume
Homework
- Consider your testing options
Create a plan for testing
Strategy
In session
- Consider GRE vs GMAT
- Consider re-testing (or not)
Homework
- Any next steps from session
Select your recommenders
Strategy
In session
- Choose preferred and backup recommenders
- Review the importance of a recommendation packet
Homework
- Make the official ask to two recommenders
- Tackle the narrative matrix
Huddle
Writing and strategy coaches align on your pitch
About the huddle
Develop compelling essay themes
Strategy
In session
- Refine your pitch
- Outline focus of each essay prompt
Homework
- Continue drafting your responses
Finalize your resume
Writing
In session
- Ensure resume is best suited for MBA applications
Homework
- Work on your recommendation packet
Finalize recommendation packets
Strategy & Writing
In session
- Finalize your recommendation packets
Homework
- Draft outlines
Finesse your application essays
Writing
In session
- Draft and refine your application essays
- Craft plan for short-answer questions
Homework
- Continue drafting
Final review before submission
Strategy
In session
- A final review of essays and school-specific language
Homework
- Review feedback on written materials
- Address all outstanding comments from strategy coach’s feedback
- Submit applications
Prepare for interviews
Strategy
In session
- Review narrative matrix
- Prepare key interview questions for MBA interviews based on school
- Mock interviews with feedback
Homework
- Any next steps from session
- Leverage writing coach for help with video essay submissions, pre-interview essays (e.g. diversity essay at Sloan), and post-interview essays (e.g. at HBS)
Prepare for interviews
Strategy
In session
- Review narrative matrix
- Prepare key interview questions for MBA interviews based on school
- Mock interviews with feedback
Homework
- Any next steps from session
- Leverage writing coach for help with video essay submissions, pre-interview essays (e.g. diversity essay at Sloan), and post-interview essays (e.g. at HBS)
Prepare for interviews
Strategy
In session
- Review narrative matrix
- Prepare key interview questions for MBA interviews based on school
- Mock interviews with feedback
Homework
- Any next steps from session
- Leverage writing coach for help with video essay submissions, pre-interview essays (e.g. diversity essay at Sloan), and post-interview essays (e.g. at HBS)
Approach to school selection
In session
- Choose a school for attendance and weigh various factors
- If applicable, negotiate financial aid
Homework
- Choose a school
- Negotiate a financial aid package (if applicable)
- Celebrate!
