Jessica Burlingame
MBA and EMBA admissions consultant working with applicants worldwide
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College essaysGrad school and PhDIvy League and top schoolsInternational studentsLeadership developmentTransitions and new rolesExecutive presence and communication |
| Works with | Executives and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | ICF-certified leadership coach; Columbia MBA; 3x Poets & Quants Top Consultant |
| Languages | English and Italian |
| Practice | Jessica Burlingame Coaching |
Jessica Burlingame is an MBA and EMBA admissions consultant who also coaches leaders. She has worked with applicants worldwide since 2006. She is a Columbia MBA, an ICF-certified leadership coach, and a three-time Poets & Quants Top Consultant. Before coaching, she was a magazine editor, and she uses that eye for story to shape each client's essays and narrative. She offers her services in English and Italian.
What Jessica helps with
Jessica helps MBA and EMBA applicants build a clear story and move through the admissions process. She also coaches professionals through high-stakes career transitions.
- Developing your MBA story
- Positioning and strategy for applications
- Essay writing and career narrative
- Working with recommenders
- Interview skills
- Networking with programs
- Deferred MBA applications
- Decision support between offers
Who Jessica works with
Jessica works with MBA and EMBA applicants from around the world. She also coaches emerging leaders and other high performers facing big transitions. Her clients come from management consulting, private equity, investment banking, manufacturing, media and other industries across the US, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.
How Jessica works
For leadership clients, Jessica uses a method with three parts. Status intelligence is reading relational dynamics as they happen. Systems fluency is understanding how organizations work beyond their formal structures. Role agility is adapting to what the moment needs, not what your title says. She also runs weekly workshops on the Leland platform on stress management, communication and leadership, with 50 to 115 participants.
Background and qualifications
Jessica studied at Columbia Business School and has worked with MBA and EMBA applicants since 2006. Before that, she was an English major and a magazine editor. She is an ICF-certified leadership coach and a three-time Poets & Quants Top Consultant. She has been principal consultant at jessica.mba since March 2020 and founded Jessica Burlingame Coaching in 2017. She has also been a guest presenter at Columbia University and Mount Holyoke College.
Jessica Burlingame pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one MBA and EMBA admissions coaching
- Executive and leadership coaching
- Recorded webinars on MBA applications
Jessica Burlingame reviews
Jessica Burlingame has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 57 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former magazine editor and Columbia MBA who has coached MBA applicants since 2006 and also coaches leaders.
Best for MBA and EMBA applicants who want help shaping their story, including non-traditional and deferred MBA candidates.
Common questions
How much does Jessica Burlingame charge?
Coaching with Jessica runs $70 to $150 an hour. Message Jessica from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jessica Burlingame help with?
Jessica Burlingame helps with developing your MBA story, positioning and strategy for applications, essay writing and career narrative and working with recommenders.
Does Jessica Burlingame coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Jessica Burlingame have reviews?
Jessica Burlingame has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 57 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Jessica Burlingame certified?
Jessica Burlingame lists: ICF-certified leadership coach; Columbia MBA; 3x Poets & Quants Top Consultant.
Does Jessica Burlingame work with applicants outside the US?
Yes. She works with MBA and EMBA applicants worldwide and offers services in English and Italian.
Does Jessica help with deferred MBA applications?
Yes. She has led sessions on deferred MBA applications, including common mistakes and final tips before submitting.
How do I contact Jessica Burlingame?
Send Jessica a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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