Katie Deal
MBA admissions and scholarship consultant
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
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Katie Deal is an MBA admissions consultant who also helps clients go after scholarships and fellowships. She grew up in Tennessee and attended the University of Virginia as a Jefferson Scholar. She spent five years building and leading a political risk research team in finance. She then applied to joint MPA/MBA programs, including the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program at Stanford GSB and Princeton SPIA. She has also worked on a special project at the United Nations.
What Katie helps with
Katie helps clients plan their MBA applications and pursue major scholarships and fellowships.
- Applying to MBA programs
- Going after prestigious scholarships and fellowships
- Choosing between MBA and MPA/MBA programs
- Applying to programs that combine public service and business
- Setting bigger goals for the next step in school or career
Background and qualifications
Katie grew up in Tennessee and went to the University of Virginia as a Jefferson Scholar. Her degree was interdisciplinary, and her thesis focused on affordable housing. After graduation she went into finance. She spent five years building and leading a political risk research team that studied how government action shapes economic growth, including tax reform, COVID relief, infrastructure investment and tech regulation. She later applied to MPA/MBA programs, including Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford GSB and Princeton SPIA. She also worked on a special project at the United Nations in 2024 and is Vice President at Lafayette Square Institute.
Katie Deal pricing
Programs and services
- MBA admissions consulting
- Scholarships and fellowships consulting
- Weekend sessions by request
Katie Deal reviews
The CoachVouch take
Katie is a former Jefferson Scholar who led a political risk research team in finance and applied to joint MPA/MBA programs.
Best for applicants who want to combine an MBA with public service or policy and want help with top scholarships.
Common questions
How much does Katie Deal charge?
Coaching with Katie runs $80 to $230 an hour. Message Katie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Katie Deal help with?
Katie Deal helps with applying to MBA programs, going after prestigious scholarships and fellowships, choosing between MBA and MPA/MBA programs and applying to programs that combine public service and business.
Does Katie Deal offer weekend sessions?
Yes. Katie invites clients who need weekend support to message her so they can find a time.
How do I contact Katie Deal?
Send Katie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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