Elizabeth Arenz Hosbein
MBA admissions consultant with an HBS MBA and private equity background
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | MBA, Harvard Business School; Humanities major, Johns Hopkins (Art History); Minor in entrepreneurship and management |
Elizabeth Arenz Hosbein is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants with resumes, essays, and overall application strategy. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and was admitted to four of the top seven business schools she applied to, including Booth, Darden, HBS, Kellogg, and Wharton. Before business school, she worked in investment banking at Baird and in private equity at Insight Equity. She has worked with more than 10 MBA clients.
What Elizabeth helps with
Elizabeth helps MBA applicants build a strong application, from the resume to the personal essay to the overall plan for which schools to target and how to present themselves.
- Perfecting an MBA resume
- Writing a personal essay that tells your story
- Application strategy for top MBA programs
- Editing essays and application materials
- Brainstorming ideas at the start of the process
- Talking through choices with a sounding board
How Elizabeth works
Elizabeth adjusts her help to what the client needs at that moment. Sometimes she goes into fine detail on edits. Other times she does high-level brainstorming or just listens while the client works out an answer. She also offers custom hourly sessions.
Background and qualifications
Elizabeth studied Art History at Johns Hopkins with a minor in entrepreneurship and management. After an internship in journalism, she started her career in investment banking at Baird in Milwaukee. She moved to Chicago and was promoted to Associate. She earned her MBA at Harvard Business School and founded a plastic-free skincare company there. After graduating, she worked at the Environmental Defense Fund on sustainability in private equity.
Elizabeth Arenz Hosbein pricing
Programs and services
- Resume review, 2 hours
- Personal essay coaching, 4 hours 30 minutes
- Custom hourly sessions for application strategy and editing
Elizabeth Arenz Hosbein reviews
Elizabeth Arenz Hosbein has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She was admitted to Booth, Darden, HBS, Kellogg, and Wharton and combines that with a background in banking, private equity, and startups.
Best for MBA applicants who want help with their resume, essays, and school strategy from someone who has been through the process.
Common questions
How much does Elizabeth Arenz Hosbein charge?
Coaching with Elizabeth runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Elizabeth Arenz Hosbein help with?
Elizabeth Arenz Hosbein helps with perfecting an MBA resume, writing a personal essay that tells your story, application strategy for top MBA programs and editing essays and application materials.
Does Elizabeth Arenz Hosbein have reviews?
Elizabeth Arenz Hosbein has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Elizabeth Arenz Hosbein certified?
Elizabeth Arenz Hosbein lists: MBA, Harvard Business School; Humanities major, Johns Hopkins (Art History); Minor in entrepreneurship and management.
Which schools has Elizabeth been admitted to?
Elizabeth applied to five schools and was admitted to all of them: Booth, Darden, HBS, Kellogg, and Wharton.
Can Elizabeth help with just one part of the application?
Yes. She offers separate sessions for the resume and the personal essay. She also offers custom hourly help with strategy and editing.
How do I contact Elizabeth Arenz Hosbein?
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