Alissa Orlando
MBA admissions consultant for reapplicants and nontraditional candidates
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Stanford GSB |
Alissa Orlando is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants tell their story clearly. She focuses on reapplicants, nontraditional candidates, and people changing careers. She was rejected by Stanford GSB one year and accepted the next. Before that, she worked at McKinsey and led operations at Rocket Internet and Uber. She has coached more than 10 MBA clients and also co-founded a Broadway production company.
What Alissa helps with
Alissa helps applicants find the thread in their experience and explain why it matters. She also works on goals and essays.
- Reapplying to a top MBA program after a rejection
- Preparing for the Stanford GSB interview
- Finding the through-line in your experiences
- Pressure-testing your career goals
- Writing essays that sound like you
- Application strategy for nontraditional paths
- Explaining a career pivot in your application
Who Alissa works with
Alissa works with MBA applicants. She especially enjoys nontraditional candidates who took risks or followed unconventional paths. She also works with reapplicants and with people making career pivots.
Background and qualifications
Alissa worked at McKinsey & Company before business school. She later led large-scale operations at Rocket Internet and Uber across multiple countries. She has founded and scaled mission-driven companies, including the country's largest worker cooperative. She has raised capital and served on boards. She earned her MBA from Stanford GSB after being turned down the first time. She is also a co-founder of You Should Smile More Productions, a Broadway production company, and won a Tony as a producer.
Alissa Orlando pricing
Programs and services
- Stanford GSB interview prep with 3h+ of coaching
- Custom hourly coaching for application strategy and general exploration
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The CoachVouch take
She was rejected by Stanford GSB, then admitted the next year, and she now coaches reapplicants through the same path.
Best for reapplicants, career pivoters, and nontraditional candidates aiming for top MBA programs like Stanford GSB.
Common questions
How much does Alissa Orlando charge?
Coaching with Alissa runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Alissa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Alissa Orlando help with?
Alissa Orlando helps with reapplying to a top MBA program after a rejection, preparing for the Stanford GSB interview, finding the through-line in your experiences and pressure-testing your career goals.
Is Alissa Orlando certified?
Alissa Orlando lists: MBA, Stanford GSB.
Does Alissa Orlando work with MBA reapplicants?
Yes. She was a reapplicant herself before entering Stanford GSB.
Can Alissa help with the Stanford GSB interview?
Yes. She offers a Stanford GSB interview prep package with 3h+ of coaching.
How do I contact Alissa Orlando?
Send Alissa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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