Dione Chen
College, graduate school and MBA admissions consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Practice | Strategic Admissions Consulting |
Dione Chen is an independent admissions consultant who helps students apply to college, graduate school and MBA programs. Dione is the principal of Strategic Admissions Consulting. Dione works with US and international clients and takes on a select number of them at a time. Before this, Dione read applications as a Stanford admissions reader. Dione also served on the Stanford minority admissions advisory council and worked at several leading admissions consulting firms.
What Dione helps with
Dione helps clients with each step of the admissions process, from picking schools to preparing for interviews.
- Choosing which schools to apply to
- Planning academic and career goals
- Building a strong application strategy
- Creating a resume
- Guiding recommenders
- Developing application essays
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Applying to MBA programs
Who Dione works with
Dione works with both US and international clients. They are applying to college, graduate school or MBA programs. Dione takes a select number of clients at a time, so each one gets close attention.
Background and qualifications
Dione Chen is the principal of Strategic Admissions Consulting and works as an independent educational consultant. Dione has read applications as a Stanford admissions reader. Dione also served on the Stanford minority admissions advisory council. Earlier, Dione worked for multiple leading admissions consulting firms. Dione's specialties include application strategy, MBA admissions, career services and writing coaching.
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The CoachVouch take
Dione has seen admissions from the inside as a Stanford admissions reader and advisory council member.
Best for college, graduate school and MBA applicants who want personal, strategic guidance from start to finish.
Common questions
How much does Dione Chen charge?
Coaching with Dione runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Dione Chen help with?
Dione Chen helps with choosing which schools to apply to, planning academic and career goals, building a strong application strategy and creating a resume.
Does Dione Chen work with international students?
Yes. Dione guides both US and international clients through college, graduate school and MBA admissions.
Which parts of the application does Dione help with?
Dione helps with school selection, goal planning, resumes, recommenders, essays and interview preparation.
How do I contact Dione Chen?
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