Executive Summary: 100+ MBA M7 ADMITS ~~ FORBES FEATURED ~~ PROFESSIONAL COACH CBS GRAD & INTERVIEWER ~~ ESSAY EXPERT ~~ EX-MCKINSEY Extended Biography & Qualifications: Melanie has 10 YEARS of experience in MBA admissions consulting with PROVEN RESULTS in M7 programs, Top 20 Programs, and Executive MBAs. She pairs her ex-McKinsey consulting toolkit with her sharp communication skills and EQ as a professional ICF CERTIFIED EXECUTIVE COACH. This rich blend of skills allow Melanie to be an excellent admissions consultant with an eye for detail and heart for crafting her clients’ unique stories. Why Choose Melanie? • Coaching and Mentoring: With 9 years of experience in coaching and mentoring sophisticated individuals, Melanie has guided clients to success in top American and European MBA programs. Her track record with M7 schools, including HBS and GSB, speaks volumes about her expertise and dedication. • Executive Coaching Excellence: Through her business, Espeland Enterprises, Melanie has coached senior professionals from leading firms like Google, Morgan Stanley, and KKR. Her clients benefit from tailored strategies that enhance their leadership skills and executive presence. • Masterful Writing and Editing: Melanie’s extensive experience in ideating, writing, and editing professional documents ensures your essays, resumes, and LinkedIn profiles are polished and impactful. Her expertise covers tone, grammar, syntax, style, and responsiveness to essay questions, making your application shine. • Outstanding Communication: Known for her ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, Melanie quickly builds rapport and creates a comfortable environment for her clients. Whether your career path is traditional or non-traditional, she understands your unique journey and helps you present it compellingly. Who Does Melanie Work With? • Traditional and Non-Traditional Candidates • Diverse Applicants including POC, Veterans, and LGBTQIA+ • Candidates with High and Low Test Scores • Full-Time, Part-Time, Columbia's J-Term, and EMBA (Executive MBA) Candidates Schools Melanie Has Proven Success With: • Columbia Business School (CBS) • Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB) • Harvard Business School (HBS) • University of Pennsylvania Wharton • Northwestern Kellogg School of Management • Chicago Booth School of Business • MIT Sloan School of Management • NYU Stern School of Business • London Business School • INSEAD • University of California, Berkeley (Haas) • Yale School of Management • Michigan's Ross School of Business • Darden School of Business (UVA) • Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth • Duke's Fuqua School of Business • Cornell University Johnson School of Management • Emory University Goizueta Business School • Jones Graduate School of Business (Rice) • University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business • University of Texas, Austin, McCombs • University of California, Los Angeles, Anderson Ready to transform your MBA aspirations into reality? Contact Melanie Espeland today and start crafting your success story. With her expert guidance, you’ll navigate the admissions process with confidence and achieve your MBA goals.