Amy Hazen
MBA admissions consultant and former Wharton admissions staff member
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Undergraduate degree in journalism, Penn State University; Master's in Liberal Arts, University of Pennsylvania |
Amy Hazen is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants get into top business schools. She spent 12 years on staff at the Wharton School, where she interviewed applicants, read files, and sat in admissions committee meetings. Before that, she worked 5 years as a journalist and editor. She has coached applicants to HBS, GSB, CBS, Wharton, and other M7 peer schools. She has 200+ M7 admits.
What Amy helps with
Amy works with MBA applicants on strategy and on the story they tell in their applications. She also helps applicants who were turned down and want to try again.
- Application strategy for top MBA programs
- Ding analysis after a rejection
- Building a clear application narrative
- Writing and editing MBA essays
- Applying to Wharton
- Applying to HBS, Stanford GSB, and Columbia
Who Amy works with
Amy works with applicants aiming for M7 business schools. Her clients apply to Wharton, HBS, GSB, CBS, and peer programs. She has coached 100+ MBA clients.
Background and qualifications
Amy spent 12 years at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, from 2007 to 2020, as Associate Director of Admissions and Program Management. She advised prospective applicants and admitted students. She held early admissions chats, ran interviews, read completed files, and took part in admissions committee meetings. She also represented the school at recruiting and welcome events. Before Wharton, she spent 5 years as a journalist writing and editing for mid-sized newspapers on the East and West coasts. She holds a journalism degree from Penn State and a Master's in Liberal Arts from the University of Pennsylvania.
Amy Hazen pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly coaching
- 3+ hour coaching package
- Free live events
Amy Hazen reviews
Amy Hazen has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 26 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Amy combines 12 years of Wharton admissions committee experience with a past career as a professional editor.
Best for MBA applicants targeting Wharton or other M7 schools who want help with strategy and essay writing.
Common questions
How much does Amy Hazen charge?
Coaching with Amy runs $70 to $150 an hour. Message Amy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Amy Hazen help with?
Amy Hazen helps with application strategy for top MBA programs, ding analysis after a rejection, building a clear application narrative and writing and editing MBA essays.
Does Amy Hazen coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Amy Hazen have reviews?
Amy Hazen has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 26 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Amy Hazen certified?
Amy Hazen lists: Undergraduate degree in journalism, Penn State University; Master's in Liberal Arts, University of Pennsylvania.
Which schools has Amy Hazen helped clients get into?
Amy has coached applicants to HBS, GSB, CBS, and Wharton, along with other M7 peer schools.
How do I contact Amy Hazen?
Send Amy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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