Chichi A.

Chichi A.

5.0

Brown University Logo

Studied at Brown University

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Works at Catalyst Housing

Available January 10 at 5:00 PM UTC

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About Chichi

I intimately understand higher education admissions processes. I bring 10 years of formal admissions and career coaching experience, supporting 20+ U.S. and Nigeria-based applicants with the end-to-end MBA, MPP, and JD admissions processes and helping them secure over $1 million in financial aid packages. I am a strong coaching fit for applicants pursuing dual / concurrent MBA/MPP degrees, applicants from underrepresented backgrounds, and applicants from consulting backgrounds. Regardless of your background and intersections of the lived experiences I listed above, I'll work closely with you to empower your voice and help you build a memorable personal brand for your admissions package. I'm a real estate finance professional, currently working at an affordable housing operator after working in Goldman Sachs' Urban Investment Group. I joined Brown University's Board of Trustees at age 25 and have spent 7 years deeply involved in higher education policy. I received admissions to Harvard Business School (HBS), Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton), Kellogg School of Management, and Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) in one admissions cycle, receiving full-tuition scholarships to the programs with merit-based aid (Harvard Kennedy School, Wharton, Kellogg). I bring a host of coaching and personal brand development skills from my past experiences. Throughout graduate school, I advised prospective applicants on preparing winning admissions packages. I was a trained student career coach at Harvard Business School, coaching students making unconventional career changes into real estate, private equity, government, and management consulting. I'm a proud alum of Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) MBA Prep, Toigo Foundation MBA Fellow, and Forte Foundation. PLEASE NOTE that I can't advise candidates applying to degree programs at Brown University. Thanks!

Why do I coach?

As a first-generation immigrant to the United States, I'm used to navigating “firsts” and transforming otherness into differentiating assets. Despite the accolades I listed above, my journey to a top program is not linear: I navigated career changes, switched industries and functions, and tackled the GRE and GMAT five times in less than 12 months on a consulting travel schedule. The application journey is arduous, and I will work patiently with you to build actionable plans while preserving self-care. I bring a trusted voice to individuals with application “quirks” and unconventional backgrounds. Although I was an Economics and Latin American Studies double major at Brown, I also specialized in literary arts and personal storytelling (shout out, liberal arts!). We'll make this a fun, self-reflective, and creative journey!

Work Experience

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Chief of Staff

Catalyst Housing

2022 - Present

Goldman Sachs Logo

Senior Associate, Urban Investment Group

Goldman Sachs

2020 - 2022

NYCEDC Logo

Real Estate Transactions

NYCEDC

2019 - 2019

Kearney Logo

Management Consultant

Kearney

2015 - 2018

Cambridge Associates Logo

Investment Associate

Cambridge Associates

2014 - 2015

Education

Brown University Logo

Brown University

BA, Economics & Latin American Studies (Double Major)

Harvard Business School Logo

Harvard Business School

MBA

Harvard Kennedy School Logo

Harvard Kennedy School

MPP

Chichi was also personally admitted to

  • Stanford Graduate School of Business Logo

    Stanford Graduate School of Business

  • The Wharton School (UPenn) Logo

    The Wharton School (UPenn)

  • Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern) Logo

    Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)

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