Elena Arida
MBA admissions and consulting recruiting coach, former EY-Parthenon consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsIvy League and top schoolsFinancial aid and scholarshipsConsulting and finance recruitingInterview coachingResume and LinkedInCareer change |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Stanford GSB MBA student; Ohio State University graduate |
Elena Arida is an MBA admissions and consulting recruiting coach. She helps applicants build their story and get into top business schools, with a focus on Stanford GSB and Harvard Business School. She is a former EY-Parthenon consultant who served on the firm's Americas strategy committee. As an applicant, she went from re-applicant to acceptances at Stanford GSB, HBS, Wharton, Columbia, and Darden, where she won the Jefferson Fellowship.
What Elena helps with
Elena helps applicants shape their story and explain why they want an MBA. She also coaches consulting candidates on resumes and case interviews.
- Finding the right story and personal brand for an MBA application
- Explaining why you want an MBA at a specific school
- Explaining a planned career pivot
- Choosing which schools to apply to
- Writing MBA essays
- Building an MBA resume
- Preparing for MBA interviews
- Planning for the waitlist
Who Elena works with
Elena works with MBA applicants of many types, and she is strongest with those aiming for Stanford GSB or HBS. She has first-hand experience with re-applicants, applicants from state schools, applicants from management consulting, and first-generation American applicants. She also works with fellowship applicants. She has coached consulting candidates from undergrad internships through post-MBA roles.
How Elena works
Elena uses hands-on exercises and frameworks for each part of the application. These cover school selection, essay writing, resume building, interview prep, and waitlist strategy. She works with clients to connect their professional and personal experiences into one clear story.
Background and qualifications
Elena graduated from Ohio State University. She started her career at EY-Parthenon, first in Sydney, Australia, and then full time in New York. There she focused on consumer products and retail and served on the firm's Americas strategy committee. She ran more than 50 case and behavioral interviews and worked on recruiting teams for both undergrad and MBA programs. She is now a Stanford MBA student.
Elena Arida pricing
Elena Arida reviews
Elena Arida has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Elena went from re-applicant to admits at Stanford GSB, HBS, Wharton, Columbia, and Darden, and she also has inside experience recruiting consultants at EY-Parthenon.
Best for MBA applicants targeting Stanford GSB or HBS, especially those coming from consulting or applying again.
Common questions
How much does Elena Arida charge?
Coaching with Elena runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Elena Arida help with?
Elena Arida helps with finding the right story and personal brand for an MBA application, explaining why you want an MBA at a specific school, explaining a planned career pivot and choosing which schools to apply to.
Does Elena Arida have reviews?
Elena Arida has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Elena Arida certified?
Elena Arida lists: Stanford GSB MBA student; Ohio State University graduate.
Does Elena Arida work with re-applicants?
Yes. She was a re-applicant herself and can share first-hand perspective on that path.
Can Elena help with fellowship applications?
Yes. She helps with fellowship applications such as the Jefferson Fellowship at Darden and the Knight-Hennessy at Stanford GSB.
How do I contact Elena Arida?
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