Charlene You
MBA admissions and consulting interview coach, former Wharton Admissions Fellow
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsCollege essaysIvy League and top schoolsInterview coachingResume and LinkedInConsulting and finance recruiting |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Wharton MBA/MA, 2021; University of Pennsylvania, 2015 |
Charlene You is an MBA admissions consultant who also coaches candidates for consulting interviews. She helps ambitious professionals get into top MBA programs or land roles at leading consulting firms. She served as a Wharton Admissions Fellow, so she knows how admissions committees read applications. She currently takes a limited number of clients for Round 3 MBA applications.
What Charlene helps with
Charlene helps clients with every part of the MBA application and with consulting interview prep. She also helps them tell their own story clearly.
- Writing MBA application essays
- Building and polishing an MBA resume
- Preparing for MBA admissions interviews
- Round 3 MBA applications
- Preparing for consulting case interviews
- Preparing for behavioral interviews
- Turning a personal story into a strong application
Who Charlene works with
Charlene works with ambitious professionals who want to get into a top MBA program. She also works with candidates aiming for roles at leading consulting firms. Her clients include people applying in Round 3 of the MBA cycle.
How Charlene works
Charlene gives end-to-end help on MBA applications, including essays, resume and interviews. She also coaches candidates through case and behavioral interviews for consulting. Her method is structured and strategic. She helps clients turn their own story into an advantage. She also gives them a lasting framework for storytelling and problem-solving. She offers flexible scheduling outside her posted hours.
Background and qualifications
She worked as a management consultant at Kearney and served as a hiring manager there. She was also a Wharton Admissions Fellow and sat on the admissions committee at The Wharton School. Since March 2024 she has been an advisor at Square One Prep, helping MBA applicants. She also coaches Pilates-based classes at Solidcore.
Charlene You pricing
Programs and services
- End-to-end MBA application guidance
- Consulting case interview coaching
- Behavioral interview coaching
- Round 3 MBA application support
Charlene You reviews
Charlene You has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She has seen MBA applications from the admissions committee side at Wharton and has hired as a manager at Kearney.
Best for professionals applying to top MBA programs or preparing for consulting interviews.
Common questions
How much does Charlene You charge?
Coaching with Charlene runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Charlene You help with?
Charlene You helps with writing MBA application essays, building and polishing an MBA resume, preparing for MBA admissions interviews and round 3 MBA applications.
Does Charlene You have reviews?
Charlene You has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Charlene You certified?
Charlene You lists: Wharton MBA/MA, 2021; University of Pennsylvania, 2015.
Is Charlene taking Round 3 MBA clients?
Yes. She is accepting a limited number of clients for Round 3 MBA applications.
How do I contact Charlene You?
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