Briana N.
5.0
Full-Ride UChicago Grad, Wharton MBA | College Admissions Recruit & Mentor
Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Worked at Bain & Company
Available tomorrow at 1:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 10 hours
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Briana’s College Qualifications
Coaches professionally
30+ people coached for College
Briana has helped clients get into these schools:
As a University of Chicago graduate with a degree in Economics and an MBA candidate at The Wharton School, I bring a wealth of experience and insight into the college admissions process. My background includes leadership roles in student organizations and mentoring programs, which have equipped me with the skills to guide students through their own academic journeys. At Bain & Company, I honed my analytical and strategic thinking skills, which I now apply to help students craft compelling applications. Whether you're looking to refine your personal statement or strategize your extracurricular involvement, I'm here to help you stand out. Let's work together to make your college dreams a reality!
Briana can help with:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Briana also coaches for Management Consulting and MBA. View all.
About Briana
Hello ! I'm Briana, an MBA candidate at The Wharton School and a QuestBridge MBA Scholar. With a diverse background that spans roles at Bain & Company, Visa, and non-profit, I bring a wealth of real-world experience, personability, and customization to my coaching. I've successfully guided clients and mentees through crafting compelling job applications and interviews, preparing for career pivots, and the standing out in the MBA admissions process. My approach is personalized and strategic, drawing on my own journey and insights. Let's work together to make your career and/or MBA dreams a reality—reach out to start your journey today!
Why do I coach?
Growing up as the daughter of a trailblazing mother—the only one of seven siblings to pursue higher education—I learned early the transformative power of education. Inspired by her journey, I’ve always believed in using education not only to elevate my own life but to uplift others. Since high school, I’ve been passionate about mentorship and coaching, guiding students and professionals to realize their academic and career aspirations. Coaching allows me to continue creating impact, empowering others to unlock their potential and achieve their dreams.
Work Experience
MBA Candidate
The Wharton School
August 2023 - Present
Consulting & Analytics Graduate Summer Analyst
Visa
June 2024 - August 2024
- MBA Summer Analyst; led projects with key QSR and Rideshare companies
MBA Fellow
Management Leadership for Tomorrow
May 2022 - July 2023
- 1 of 26 MBA Prep Accelerated Fellows
Senior Associate Consultant
Bain & Company
August 2020 - July 2023
- Management consultant across industries including Retail, CPG, Insurance, and non-profit sectors - 2018 BEL Program Intern, 2019 Associate Intern, 2020-Present Full-time Consultant
Briana was also given offers to work at
BlackRock
Education
The Wharton School (UPenn)
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2023 - 2025
Activities and societies: Wharton African American MBA Association (AAMBAA) 2024-2025 Co-President and 2023-2024 Director of Prospective Students; Wharton Women in Business 2023-2024 Admissions Board Fellowships and Scholarships: 2023-2025 McNulty Leadership Nonprofit Board Fellow; Joseph Wharton Fellow & Scholarship Recipient Extracurriculars: Wharton Golf; Wharton Dance Studio; Wharton Media & Entertainment Club; Wharton Sports Business Club; Wharton Graduate Retail Club
University of Chicago
Bachelor’s Degree, Economics
2016 - 2020
Activities and societies: The Organization of Black Students Board (First Year Rep, Social Chair, Vice President); Moneythink Mentor; Odyssey Mentor; Maroon Mentor; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Fellowships and Scholarships: Trott Business Program; Black Professional Society, The John W. Rogers, Jr. Internship Program in Finance; Lawrence A. Kimpton Fellow, Questbridge Scholar, Odyssey Scholar
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Overall Rating
5.0
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