Andrea Bryan
MBA admissions consultant and Chief Administrative Officer in Houston
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsResume and LinkedIn |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Jones Graduate School of Business (Rice University); Undergraduate degree in English |
| Experience | 10 years coaching |
Andrea Bryan is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants build strong application materials. She is the Chief Administrative Officer at Race Rock and a Jones MBA graduate from Rice University. She has worked on the admissions side at Rice, where she ran interviews and read applications. She has coached for over 10 years and has edited hundreds of resumes, essays and letters. She joined Leland to coach applicants who are ready to work hard.
What Andrea helps with
Andrea helps applicants shape their MBA applications from start to finish. She adds structure to the process and helps clients write materials that are clear and true to them.
- Planning the MBA application process
- Writing and editing application essays
- Editing resumes
- Polishing letters and other application correspondence
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Making application materials concise and professional
Who Andrea works with
Andrea works with MBA applicants at different points in the application process. She is a best fit for candidates who are willing to put in the work to fine tune their materials and build a well thought out approach.
How Andrea works
Andrea acts as a teammate to each client. She gives structure to the application process and shares what she learned from her own applications. She also draws on her time on the admissions side, where she conducted interviews, reviewed resumes and worked with the admissions office. She helps clients craft materials that are authentic, professional and concise.
Background and qualifications
Andrea is the Chief Administrative Officer at Race Rock, a Houston manufacturer of critical infrastructure products. Before that, she was Chief of Staff to the Chairman and CEO of Hoover Ferguson, now Hoover CS. She holds an MBA from the Jones Graduate School of Business at Rice University and worked in admissions there. Her undergraduate degree is in English, and she uses it daily to write and edit emails, press releases, presentations and essays. She has coached for over 10 years and has reviewed hundreds of resumes and applications.
Andrea Bryan pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one MBA admissions coaching
Andrea Bryan reviews
The CoachVouch take
She combines Rice admissions experience with senior executive roles in industrial manufacturing and a strong writing and editing background.
Best for MBA applicants who want a hands-on teammate and are ready to work hard on their materials.
Common questions
How much does Andrea Bryan charge?
Coaching with Andrea runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Andrea from this page for an exact quote.
What does Andrea Bryan help with?
Andrea Bryan helps with planning the MBA application process, writing and editing application essays, editing resumes and polishing letters and other application correspondence.
Is Andrea Bryan certified?
Andrea Bryan lists: MBA, Jones Graduate School of Business (Rice University); Undergraduate degree in English.
Has Andrea Bryan worked on the admissions side?
Yes. She has admissions experience at Rice, where she conducted interviews, reviewed resumes and worked with the admissions office.
How do I contact Andrea Bryan?
Send Andrea a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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