HOW WE WORK TOGETHER

Expert guidance, start to finish.

Every package is built around one principle: your application should sound like you, at your best.

What clients say

  • “Talking to her felt like talking to a best friend — who happened to know exactly how to get me admitted.”

    — Admitted to Wharton

  • “Kelsey's feedback didn’t just make my applications better — it made me more confident in who I am and what I bring to the table.”

    — Admitted to Kellogg

  • “It’s rare to find someone who is both brutally honest and deeply supportive. I always knew she had my best outcome in mind.”

    — Admitted to INSEAD

  • “I felt like I had a true partner—someone who celebrated my wins, believed in my story, and pushed me to be my best.”

    — Admitted to CBS

  • “Embark MBA made the overwhelming MBA process manageable, structured, and even exciting.”

    — Admitted to Booth

Full Service Package

Embark MBA provides one-on-one MBA admissions consulting for applicants targeting M7 and other leading business schools. As a former Columbia Business School admissions committee member, I work personally with every client and intentionally limit my roster each admissions cycle.

From your first kickoff call to final submission. School selection, resume refinement, testing strategy, essays, recommender coaching, interview prep, and waitlist management. Every step individualized. I’ll help you craft a compelling narrative that truly stands out, ensuring you're confident and prepared every step of the way.

  • MBA goal setting and school selection

  • Resume refinement

  • Testing strategy

  • Essay development, drafts, and edits

  • Recommender selection and coaching

  • Interview prep with mock sessions

PRICING

1 school: $6,500

2 schools: $8,500

3 schools: $10,500

5 schools: $14,000

R2 spots available. R1 is at capacity.

Pre-Submission Package

You've done the work. Now you want a second set of eyes from someone who's been on the other side of the decision.

I review your completed application the way an adcom committee would: what's landing, what isn't, and what you can still strengthen. We then spend 30 minutes on a call going through the feedback together.

Best for applicants with a strong draft who want an honest, expert read before they submit.

FLATRATE

$1,750

Includes a written adcom-style assessment and a 30-minute debrief call. No ongoing commitment required.

Hourly Services

For applicants who meet the criteria, hourly consulting offers focused support on specific areas of their application. Whether you’re on a budget or just want to sharpen one piece of your strategy, this gives you focused, high-touch help when and where you need it. Examples of focus areas:

  • Essay review and feedback

  • Online application review

  • Interview prep with structured mocks

RATE

$450

per hour

Available to select applicants. Book an intro call to discuss whether this is the right fit. Hourly slots will open in August.

If you're applying independently or want to build a stronger application before investing in coaching, The Embark MBA Application Guide gives you the same strategic frameworks I use with private clients for a fraction of the cost.

Built from my experience reviewing thousands of applications as a former Columbia Business School admissions officer, the guide walks through every stage of the MBA application process. It also includes two years of anonymized applicant outcome data, including scholarship rates, GPA and test score profiles, and Round 1 versus Round 2 results that you won't find anywhere else.

Not ready for 1:1 consulting?

RATE

$99

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • I’m a former adcom at Columbia Business School. There, I managed the interview program, sat on the final committee, scholarship committee, and dual degree committee. Finally, I served as a waitlist manager. I have direct experience understanding what an admissions committee is really looking for.

  • Unlike a lot of firms, I publish my track record because data is (and should be!) immensely indicative of a consultant’s track record and future success.

  • Then we should chat! I often find that my clients are initially short-selling their achievements, or just need coaching on how to mitigate, explain, or position themselves. Most of my clients have scores below a 3.5 GPA, 695 GMAT, or 325 GRE.

  • You should begin thinking about application prep when you have the time & mental space. For some, that means beginning 1+ years in advance. For others, an MBA application is a last-minute endeavor. Because I only work with a small group of clients, I can meet you where you are.

  • I’ll lead the conversation, starting with a bit about who I am and how I work. Then we’ll shift to you—your story, your goals, and the strengths that set you apart. We’ll wrap up with some tailored advice and an honest take on how I can support your journey (and whether I’m the right fit).

READY TO BEGIN?

Your MBA journey starts with a conversation. 

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R2 spots available. Limited clients per cycle.