Amanda Thomsen
MBA and deferred MBA admissions consultant
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
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| Credentials | Economics BA, University of Arkansas; Mathematics BS, University of Arkansas |
Amanda Thomsen is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants with essays, interviews, resumes and application strategy. She focuses on deferred MBA applicants. She was admitted to every school she applied to, including Stanford GSB, Harvard HBS, MIT Sloan, UChicago Booth and Northwestern Kellogg. She chose Stanford GSB. She applied from a non-target school and has worked in startups, academic research and corporate product management. She has coached 30+ MBA clients.
What Amanda helps with
Amanda works on the full MBA application, from essays and resumes to interviews and strategy. She also helps applicants who need to rebuild after rejections.
- Deferred MBA applications
- MBA essay review
- Secondary application review
- MBA interview prep
- Harvard Business School interview preparation
- MBA resume review
- Application strategy
- Ding analysis
Who Amanda works with
Amanda works with MBA applicants, including those applying through deferred MBA programs. She also knows the path of applicants from non-target schools who need to connect varied experiences into one clear story.
Background and qualifications
Amanda has six years of experience in the education space. She developed programming for thousands of students, co-founded an ed-tech startup and mentored dozens of students one-on-one. Her background includes startups, academic research and corporate product management. She earned a BA in Economics and a BS in Mathematics at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, from 2020 to 2024. She was a deferred MBA admit and chose Stanford GSB.
Amanda Thomsen pricing
Programs and services
- Free 15-minute intro call
- MBA essay review
- Secondary MBA application review
- MBA interview prep
- MBA resume review
- Harvard Business School interview package
Amanda Thomsen reviews
Amanda Thomsen has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 16 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She went through the deferred MBA process herself, was admitted to five top schools, and applied from a non-target school.
Best for deferred MBA applicants from non-target schools who want help shaping their story.
Common questions
How much does Amanda Thomsen charge?
Coaching with Amanda runs $80 to $230 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Amanda Thomsen help with?
Amanda Thomsen helps with deferred MBA applications, mBA essay review, secondary application review and mBA interview prep.
Does Amanda Thomsen have reviews?
Amanda Thomsen has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 16 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Amanda Thomsen certified?
Amanda Thomsen lists: Economics BA, University of Arkansas; Mathematics BS, University of Arkansas.
Does Amanda Thomsen help with deferred MBA applications?
Yes. She applied through the deferred MBA cycle herself and coaches others through it. She chose Stanford GSB.
Can Amanda help with Harvard Business School interviews?
Yes. She offers a package for the Harvard Business School interview and a post-interview reflection resource.
How do I contact Amanda Thomsen?
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