Dione Chen
MBA and college admissions consultant with 15+ years of experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | BA in Economics and Communications, Stanford; MBA, Stanford GSB; Phi Beta Kappa |
| Experience | 15 years coaching |
| Practice | Strategic Admissions Consulting |
Dione Chen is a full-time MBA admissions consultant who also coaches college applicants and professionals on careers. She has 15+ years of experience and has coached hundreds of applicants. She worked as a coach for four leading admissions consulting firms. She holds an MBA from Stanford GSB and worked in startups, corporations and nonprofits across the US, Asia and Europe. She builds a personal application strategy for each client.
What Dione helps with
Dione helps MBA and college applicants plan and carry out their application strategy. She also works with professionals on career goals.
- Building a personal MBA application strategy
- Choosing target schools and application rounds
- Planning around recommendations, exams and essays
- Preparing college applications
- Clarifying career goals before applying
- Using your strengths and past experience in your story
Who Dione works with
Dione works with MBA and college applicants and with professionals. Clients come from many backgrounds. She asks new clients to share a CV, their MBA plans including target schools and round, their career goals, and where they are in the process, such as recommendations, exams or essays.
How Dione works
Dione builds a personal application strategy for each client and helps them carry it out. She uses best practices and insider knowledge from her time at four admissions consulting firms. New clients share a CV, target schools, round, career goals and their progress on recommendations, exams and essays. She also shares practical tools to help clients use their strengths.
Background and qualifications
Dione earned a BA at Stanford in Economics and Communications and graduated with Phi Beta Kappa honors. She worked in forecasting, communications, President's staff and HR tech in telecommunications, then earned her MBA at Stanford GSB. Her career includes investing, marketing, partner development, writing, strategy, chief of staff and consulting work at startups, corporations and nonprofits in the US, Asia and Europe. She is a Stanford GSB class secretary and alumni chapter leader, and she has led mentorship programs for students and alumni.
Dione Chen pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one MBA admissions coaching
- College admissions coaching
- Career coaching
- Session booking through Leland calendar
Dione Chen reviews
Dione Chen has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 59 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She combines 15+ years as a full-time admissions coach with a Stanford MBA and work experience across startups, corporations and nonprofits on three continents.
Best for MBA applicants who want a personal application strategy from a coach with a Stanford GSB background.
Common questions
How much does Dione Chen charge?
Coaching with Dione runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Dione from this page for an exact quote.
What does Dione Chen help with?
Dione Chen helps with building a personal MBA application strategy, choosing target schools and application rounds, planning around recommendations, exams and essays and preparing college applications.
Does Dione Chen coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Dione Chen have reviews?
Dione Chen has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 59 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Dione Chen certified?
Dione Chen lists: BA in Economics and Communications, Stanford; MBA, Stanford GSB; Phi Beta Kappa.
What should I share with Dione before we start?
She asks for your CV and a short intro. Include your MBA plans with target schools and round, your career goals, and where you are in the process, such as recommendations, exam or essays.
Does Dione coach full time?
Yes. She is a full-time coach and has 15+ years of experience.
How do I contact Dione Chen?
Send Dione a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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