Cathy Manlow
MBA admissions consultant for global business schools
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsCollege essaysIvy League and top schoolsInternational studentsCareer changeResume and LinkedInInterview coaching |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | INSEAD MBA; INSEAD interviewer |
Cathy Manlow is an MBA admissions consultant who helps candidates get into global business schools. She earned her own MBA at INSEAD and now interviews applicants for the school. Before that, she worked on Wall Street and in the gourmet chocolate world. She has coached candidates since 2018. Her clients have gained admission to INSEAD, LBS, Bocconi, Booth, Wharton, HEC Paris, IESE, Cambridge Judge, Oxford Said and NYU Stern.
What Cathy helps with
Cathy helps MBA applicants build strong, authentic applications for global business schools. She also helps people who want to switch careers or move countries after the MBA.
- Applying to global business schools
- Writing MBA essays
- Feedback on the full application, including CV and recommendation letters
- Navigating admissions as a first-generation student
- Standing out as an international applicant
- Mock interviews and interview prep
- Switching careers or countries after an MBA
Who Cathy works with
Cathy works with MBA candidates aiming for global business schools. Her clients include international applicants and first-generation students. Some want to change careers, move to a new country after the MBA, or return to their home country after a global program.
Background and qualifications
Cathy earned her MBA at INSEAD. The program let her live in France, Singapore, London and Belgium. It also helped her change her function, industry and location at once. She moved from Wall Street to the gourmet chocolate world. She worked at Stacy Blackman Consulting and is now an INSEAD interviewer. She has coached MBA candidates since 2018.
Cathy Manlow pricing
Programs and services
- Essay coaching package
- CV review package
- School-specific interview prep for INSEAD, Cambridge, Oxford, London Business School and IESE
- Hourly coaching for application strategy and ding analysis
- Free intro call
- Free live events on what admissions committees look for
Cathy Manlow reviews
The CoachVouch take
She is an INSEAD graduate and INSEAD interviewer who changed function, industry and geography through her own MBA.
Best for international or first-generation applicants aiming at INSEAD and other global MBA programs.
Common questions
How much does Cathy Manlow charge?
Coaching with Cathy runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Cathy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Cathy Manlow help with?
Cathy Manlow helps with applying to global business schools, writing MBA essays, feedback on the full application, including CV and recommendation letters and navigating admissions as a first-generation student.
Is Cathy Manlow certified?
Cathy Manlow lists: INSEAD MBA; INSEAD interviewer.
Does Cathy Manlow offer school-specific interview prep?
Yes. She offers interview prep for INSEAD, Cambridge, Oxford, London Business School and IESE.
Can Cathy help with a career change through an MBA?
Yes. She helps clients who want to switch careers or move countries after an MBA. She did a similar change herself through INSEAD.
How do I contact Cathy Manlow?
Send Cathy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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