Laura N. | College Coach

Laura N.

5.0

Seasoned Consultant | Undergrad and Grad (MBA) | Domestic + International

Studied at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Works at MBA Pathfinders

Admissions Committee Experience

Available Saturday at 9:00 PM UTC

Usually responds within 1 hour

Plan for at least 30 minutes for your consultation. My availability changes weekly, so please contact me if you want to meet outside posted hours. I have just one package spot left for Round 2 clients, so please book time ASAP!

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Available Saturday at 9:00 PM UTC

Usually responds within 1 hour

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Laura’s College Qualifications

Coaches professionally

20+ people coached for College

Open to working with clients outside the U.S.

Laura has helped clients get into these schools:

I'm a Ross MBA (University of Michigan) with admissions committee experience at Ross. I've spent the last 14 years successfully coaching Master's and MBA applicants through the admissions process independently and with top-rated consulting firms (Stacy Blackman and mbaMission), and have helped clients earn spots at HBS, GSB, Wharton, Booth, Ross, Kellogg, Fuqua, Columbia, Haas, Stern, Darden, Tuck, Johnson, Darden, INSEAD, and many others. As a coach, I'll partner with you on any and all parts of your application. I've collaborated with a range of candidates, and have had great success with those from more traditional backgrounds seeking a way to stand out among a sea of qualified peers, as well as those from non-traditional backgrounds who need guidance articulating how their talents and aspirations will fit into a Master's or MBA class. If you're looking for a seasoned, professional coach who's seen it all and can help guide you through the whole process, let's work together!

Laura can help with:

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Editing

Recommendations

Interviews

Ding Analysis

Waitlist Strategy

School Selection

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

Laura also coaches for MBA, Marketing, and Product Marketing Management. View all.

About Laura

I've led a multifaceted career path across the entertainment, tech, marketing, and consulting industries, with a particular focus on guiding MBA candidates toward their dreams. Early on, I recognized that I wanted to pursue marketing. To learn more about it, I networked, listened, pitched myself, and floated the idea of pursuing an MBA. I heard "no" more often than not, and I forged ahead. The University of Michigan - Ross School of Business's full-time MBA was a transformational experience, building my business foundation, practical experience, network, and confidence. Simultaneously, I started paying it forward to future MBA candidates. My professional and MBA admissions consulting experience make me uniquely qualified to support candidates seeking admission to top MBA programs to facilitate their professional and development goals. As a marketing professional, I've: 🧱 Established departments at 4 startups – from Series A to publicly held companies 📈 Generated demand for >50% of revenue across 2 organizations 🚀 Launched new products, features, and lines of service 💵 Served at 2 consecutive organizations with acquisition exits ↗️ Ascended to the VP of Marketing role on an executive leadership team As an MBA admissions consultant, I've: 🥇 Contributed to 2 leading MBA admissions firms 📝 Collaborated with >500 candidates applying to top MBA programs 🎓 Facilitated successful applications to all M7, Top 20 U.S., and Top 10 international MBA programs 💰 Enabled clients to earn millions of dollars in scholarship funding 💫 Co-founded a brand and earned consistent 5-star ratings from satisfied clients

Why do I coach?

"Laura is the reason I finally got into business school, and my life has been changed completely by it." It's gratifying to receive feedback like this and bear witness to how the MBA has changed my clients' lives. My co-founder and I have over 30 years combined experience in MBA admissions, with dozens more among our team. I have more than 15 years of experience guiding more than 500 candidates through this important life transition. I leverage my experience in MBA admissions, relationships with MBA admissions directors at top programs, and professional membership with the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC, which ONLY accepts professionals) to ensure that your process is thoughtful and successful. The brightest minds, most creative thinkers, best athletes, and most ambitious businesspeople have all benefitted from the expertise of coaches. I believe that everyone has a unique story to tell, and I'm determine to help reveal each candidate's strengths and most promising qualities throughout the application process. Coaching leverages some of my greatest strengths to guide candidates of all types to achieve their goals. I look forward to learning more about you and facilitating your personal and professional transformation!