Chichi A
MBA admissions consultant for dual degree and consulting applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) MBA Prep alum; Toigo Foundation MBA Fellow; Forte Foundation alum; Trained student career coach at Harvard Business School |
| Experience | 10 years coaching |
Chichi A is an MBA admissions consultant who also helps with MPP and JD applications. Chichi works in real estate finance at an affordable housing operator and worked in Goldman Sachs' Urban Investment Group. Chichi won admission to Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Wharton, Kellogg and Harvard Kennedy School in one cycle, with full-tuition scholarships at three. Chichi has 10 years of admissions and career coaching experience and has worked with 20+ applicants in the U.S. and Nigeria.
What Chichi helps with
Chichi guides applicants through the full MBA, MPP and JD admissions process. Work also covers building a clear personal brand for the application.
- End-to-end MBA, MPP and JD applications
- Applying to dual MBA/MPP degrees
- Building a memorable personal brand for an application
- Winning merit-based scholarships and financial aid
- Applying from a consulting background
- Making unconventional career changes into real estate, private equity, government or consulting
Who Chichi works with
Chichi is a strong fit for applicants pursuing dual or concurrent MBA/MPP degrees. Chichi also works with applicants from underrepresented backgrounds and applicants from consulting backgrounds. Clients have been based in the U.S. and Nigeria. Chichi does not advise applicants to degree programs at Brown University.
How Chichi works
Chichi offers hourly sessions on an a la carte basis. Client and coach decide what to work on, and Chichi tracks exactly how long each task takes. This works best for clients who know what they need. Clients who want end-to-end support can choose a package instead. Chichi focuses on helping each client build a strong voice and a memorable personal brand for the admissions package.
Background and qualifications
Chichi is a real estate finance professional at an affordable housing operator and previously worked in Goldman Sachs' Urban Investment Group. Chichi joined the Brown University Board of Trustees at age 25 and has spent 7 years involved in higher education policy. In graduate school, Chichi advised prospective applicants and worked as a trained student career coach at Harvard Business School. There, Chichi coached students making career changes into real estate, private equity, government and management consulting. Chichi is an alum of MLT MBA Prep and the Forte Foundation, and a Toigo Foundation MBA Fellow.
Chichi A pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly a la carte sessions
- End-to-end admissions packages
- Messaging before booking
Chichi A reviews
Chichi A has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Won admission to five top programs in one cycle, including HBS, Stanford GSB and Wharton, with full-tuition scholarships at three.
Best for MBA and MPP applicants from consulting or underrepresented backgrounds who want help winning scholarships.
Common questions
How much does Chichi A charge?
Coaching with Chichi runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Chichi A help with?
Chichi A helps with end-to-end MBA, MPP and JD applications, applying to dual MBA/MPP degrees, building a memorable personal brand for an application and winning merit-based scholarships and financial aid.
Does Chichi A coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Chichi A have reviews?
Chichi A has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Chichi A certified?
Chichi A lists: Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) MBA Prep alum; Toigo Foundation MBA Fellow; Forte Foundation alum; Trained student career coach at Harvard Business School.
Does Chichi work with applicants outside the U.S.?
Yes. Chichi has supported applicants based in the U.S. and Nigeria.
Can Chichi help with applications to Brown University?
No. Chichi does not advise candidates applying to degree programs at Brown University.
How do I contact Chichi A?
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