Kelsey Kephart
MBA admissions consultant and former Columbia Business School admissions committee member
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Former member of the Columbia Business School admissions committee |
Kelsey Kephart is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants get into top business schools. She served on the admissions committee at Columbia Business School, then worked in finance at a hedge fund, a large bank and a venture capital firm. She has coached applicants since 2017 and has helped 300+ people gain admission to programs like HBS, GSB, Wharton, Booth and Kellogg. She takes a small number of clients each cycle.
What Kelsey helps with
Kelsey helps MBA applicants tell their story clearly and stand out in the admissions process. She also works with candidates after a rejection or a waitlist result.
- Building an application strategy for top MBA programs
- Writing essays that sound distinct and connect to the applicant's story
- Fixing applications that undersell strong experience
- Reviewing applications before final submission
- Preparing for MBA interviews
- Planning a waitlist strategy
- Analyzing why an application was denied
- Applying to full-time, executive and part-time MBA programs
Who Kelsey works with
Kelsey works with applicants to full-time, executive and part-time MBA programs. She also runs sessions for veterans who plan to apply. Candidates are asked to share a resume and a short note about their goals when they book a call.
How Kelsey works
Kelsey takes on a small number of clients each cycle. Each client works with her from the first strategy call to the final submission. She also offers a final application review, an interview prep package and a waitlist strategy package. She uses ding analysis for applicants who were denied before.
Background and qualifications
Kelsey served on the admissions committee at Columbia Business School. She reviewed applications, interviewed candidates and managed the worldwide interview program. She also served as a waitlist manager and managed the dual degree programs with the law, medical and journalism schools. After that she moved into finance and worked at a hedge fund, a large bank and in venture capital. She then returned to admissions and has coached MBA applicants since 2017.
Kelsey Kephart pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly MBA coaching
- Final application review and strategy session
- MBA interview prep package
- MBA waitlist strategy
Kelsey Kephart reviews
Kelsey Kephart has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 83 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Kelsey is a former Columbia Business School admissions committee member who also worked in hedge fund, bank and venture capital roles.
Best for MBA applicants who want full attention from a former admissions insider and plan to apply to top programs.
Common questions
How much does Kelsey Kephart charge?
Coaching with Kelsey runs $80 to $230 an hour. Message Kelsey from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kelsey Kephart help with?
Kelsey Kephart helps with building an application strategy for top MBA programs, writing essays that sound distinct and connect to the applicant's story, fixing applications that undersell strong experience and reviewing applications before final submission.
Does Kelsey Kephart coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Kelsey Kephart have reviews?
Kelsey Kephart has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 83 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Kelsey Kephart certified?
Kelsey Kephart lists: Former member of the Columbia Business School admissions committee.
Does Kelsey Kephart work with veterans?
Yes. She has hosted a veterans MBA admissions panel and a session on planning an application.
How do I contact Kelsey Kephart?
Send Kelsey a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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