Dario Zarrabian
MBA admissions consultant with sports, media and entertainment experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsIvy League and top schoolsCareer changeSalary negotiationConsulting and finance recruiting |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | A.B. in Applied Mathematics with a focus in Psychology, Harvard College; MBA candidate, Stanford Graduate School of Business |
Dario Zarrabian is an MBA admissions consultant who also helps people break into sports, media and entertainment. He worked as a Senior Manager, Strategy at Major League Baseball and as an Associate Consultant at LEK Consulting. He is an MBA candidate at Stanford Graduate School of Business. He applied to seven business schools, including Harvard, Stanford and Wharton, and got interviews and acceptances. He helps students pick schools, build their story and prepare for interviews.
What Dario helps with
Dario helps students plan their business school applications. He also helps people find a way into sports, media and entertainment careers.
- Choosing business schools based on fit
- Building a clear application story
- Preparing for MBA interviews
- Editing application materials
- Finding entry points into sports, media and entertainment
- Networking strategies for these industries
- Negotiating salary
- Preparing to enter consulting
Who Dario works with
Dario works with students who plan to apply to business school. He also works with people who want to enter consulting or start a career in sports or entertainment.
Background and qualifications
Dario Zarrabian worked at Major League Baseball, where he was a Senior Manager, Strategy. There he saw league operations, team dynamics, private equity, investment banking in sports acquisitions, talent agencies and content and media platforms. These include social media, SVOD and vMVPDs. He also worked as an Associate Consultant at LEK Consulting. He earned an A.B. in Applied Mathematics with a focus in Psychology from Harvard College. He is now an MBA candidate at Stanford Graduate School of Business. He went through the admissions process himself and sought advice from over 30 people before he chose to pursue an MBA.
Dario Zarrabian pricing
Programs and services
- Coaching packages of 3 hours or more
- Custom hourly coaching
- Application strategy help
- Application editing
Dario Zarrabian reviews
Dario Zarrabian has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a Stanford MBA candidate who worked in strategy at Major League Baseball and can guide applicants into sports, media and entertainment.
Best for MBA applicants who want to work in sports, media or entertainment.
Common questions
How much does Dario Zarrabian charge?
Coaching with Dario runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Dario Zarrabian help with?
Dario Zarrabian helps with choosing business schools based on fit, building a clear application story, preparing for MBA interviews and editing application materials.
Does Dario Zarrabian have reviews?
Dario Zarrabian has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Dario Zarrabian certified?
Dario Zarrabian lists: A.B. in Applied Mathematics with a focus in Psychology, Harvard College; MBA candidate, Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Does Dario Zarrabian help with careers after the MBA application?
Yes. He helps people find entry points into sports, media and entertainment, build networking plans and negotiate salary.
Can Dario help with choosing which business schools to apply to?
Yes. He helps students select schools based on fit as part of the full application process.
How do I contact Dario Zarrabian?
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