Dione Chen
College, MBA and grad school admissions consultant in California
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysMBA admissionsGrad school and PhDCareer changeResume and LinkedInInterview coachingNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | California, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member; Independent college consultant |
| Practice | Strategic Admissions Consulting |
Dione Chen is an independent admissions consultant who runs Strategic Admissions Consulting in California. Dione helps students apply to college, graduate school and MBA programs. Dione also offers career services for students and working professionals. Clients get help with school lists, recommenders, essays and application strategy. Dione works with clients locally, nationally and internationally. Dione is a member of HECA.
What Dione helps with
Dione helps students and professionals plan for college, graduate school and career steps. Dione focuses on clear goals and strong applications.
- Building a balanced college school list
- Choosing recommenders
- Writing authentic college essays
- Showing "Why this school? Why now?" in grad and MBA applications
- Communicating background, goals and accomplishments across application parts
- Exploring options and clarifying career goals
- Building an actionable career plan
- Updating a resume and preparing for interviews
Who Dione works with
Dione works with college applicants, graduate school and MBA applicants, and college students planning ahead. Dione also helps young professionals early in their careers. Dione's career services also fit people at any career stage who want to take the next step, including those pivoting careers.
Background and qualifications
Dione Chen is an independent college consultant and a member of HECA. Dione leads Strategic Admissions Consulting, which offers college consulting, graduate school and MBA consulting, and career services. Dione's practice is based in California and serves clients locally, nationally and internationally.
Dione Chen pricing
Programs and services
- College consulting
- Graduate school and MBA consulting
- Career services
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The CoachVouch take
Offers college, MBA and grad school admissions help along with career services in one practice.
Best for students and professionals who want help with applications and next career steps.
Common questions
How much does Dione Chen charge?
Coaching with Dione runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Dione Chen help with?
Dione Chen helps with building a balanced college school list, choosing recommenders, writing authentic college essays and showing "Why this school? Why now?" in grad and MBA applications.
Is Dione Chen certified?
Dione Chen lists: HECA member; Independent college consultant.
Does Dione Chen work with clients outside California?
Yes. Dione's practice serves clients locally, nationally and internationally.
Does Dione Chen help with more than admissions?
Yes. Dione also offers career services such as resume updates, career planning and interview preparation.
How do I contact Dione Chen?
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