Kerry Patriarca
MBA admissions consultant and former Harvard Business School admissions board member
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Credentials | B.A., Bates College; MBA, Kellogg School of Management |
| Practice | Kerry Patriarca Coaching |
Kerry Patriarca is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants build strong stories for top business schools. She spent 6 years on the MBA Admissions Board at Harvard Business School, where she read thousands of applications and interviewed candidates from around the world. She then worked 8 years in brand marketing at Nestlé. She advised 100+ clients at Stacy Blackman Consulting and now runs her own coaching practice.
What Kerry helps with
Kerry helps MBA applicants turn their experience, values and goals into clear application stories. She also uses her brand marketing skills to help clients shape their personal brand.
- Turning personal stories into strong MBA application narratives
- Defining and communicating a personal brand
- Planning for target schools and application rounds
- Preparing for MBA admissions interviews
- Applying to leading MBA programs
Who Kerry works with
Kerry works with MBA applicants at different points in the application process. Before the intro call, clients share a resume or LinkedIn profile, their target schools, their intended application round and where they are in the process.
Background and qualifications
Kerry holds a B.A. from Bates College and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management. She worked as Assistant Director of MBA Admissions at Harvard Business School from 2005 to 2011. On the admissions board, she read and evaluated thousands of applications and interviewed candidates. She also led outreach to increase diversity and inclusion, ran the Summer Venture in Management Program, and launched the 2+2 Program. After Kellogg, she spent 8 years at Nestlé managing ice cream brands including Häagen-Dazs and Dreyer's & Edy's. From 2021 to 2024 she advised 100+ clients at Stacy Blackman Consulting.
Kerry Patriarca pricing
Programs and services
- Free intro call
- One-on-one MBA admissions consulting
Kerry Patriarca reviews
Kerry Patriarca has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 50 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former Harvard Business School admissions board member who also spent 8 years managing brands at Nestlé.
Best for MBA applicants who want help shaping their story and personal brand for top programs.
Common questions
How much does Kerry Patriarca charge?
Coaching with Kerry runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Kerry from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kerry Patriarca help with?
Kerry Patriarca helps with turning personal stories into strong MBA application narratives, defining and communicating a personal brand, planning for target schools and application rounds and preparing for MBA admissions interviews.
Does Kerry Patriarca have reviews?
Kerry Patriarca has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 50 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Kerry Patriarca certified?
Kerry Patriarca lists: B.A., Bates College; MBA, Kellogg School of Management.
Has Kerry Patriarca worked in admissions at a business school?
Yes. She spent 6 years on the MBA Admissions Board at Harvard Business School, where she read thousands of applications and interviewed candidates.
What should I share with Kerry before our intro call?
Share your LinkedIn profile or resume. Also share your target schools, intended application round and where you are in the process.
How do I contact Kerry Patriarca?
Send Kerry a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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