Keta Burke-Williams
MBA admissions consultant for non-traditional applicants, based in New York
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $275 an hour |
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| Based in | New York, United States |
| Credentials | Harvard Business School MBA, class of 2021 |
Keta Burke-Williams is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants with non-traditional work backgrounds build strong applications. She is a Harvard Business School graduate. She was admitted to Yale SOM, Booth, Fuqua, Darden, UT Austin McCombs and Emory. She applied to Harvard in round 2 with work in consumer goods and the cruise industry. She founded a startup at school and later joined Techstars. She has worked with more than 10 MBA clients and is based in New York.
What Keta helps with
Keta helps MBA applicants shape their story and present it well. She focuses on people whose work history does not follow the usual path.
- Turning a non-traditional background into an asset
- Finding your unique story for the application
- Application strategy
- Editing MBA application materials
- Standing out to top MBA programs
Who Keta works with
Keta works with prospective MBA applicants, especially those with non-traditional work experience. She has helped more than 10 MBA clients so far. Her clients have gained admission to a range of MBA programs.
Background and qualifications
Before and after business school she held non-traditional roles, including work at multiple Fortune 100 companies in consumer goods and the cruise industry. At school she founded a startup, won grant money and raised angel capital. She also completed a management consulting internship and an internship at the early stage venture capital firm TMV. She received full time offers in management consulting from A.T. Kearney, BCG and startups. She chose to work at a startup and joined the Techstars Accelerator. She began coaching by helping friends with applications, then turned it into a business.
Keta Burke-Williams pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly coaching for application strategy and editing
- Coaching packages of multiple hours
Keta Burke-Williams reviews
Keta Burke-Williams has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a Harvard MBA who built her own application around a non-traditional work history in consumer goods and cruise industry roles.
Best for MBA applicants with non-traditional work experience who want help shaping their story.
Common questions
How much does Keta Burke-Williams charge?
Coaching with Keta runs $125 to $275 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Keta Burke-Williams help with?
Keta Burke-Williams helps with turning a non-traditional background into an asset, finding your unique story for the application, application strategy and editing MBA application materials.
Does Keta Burke-Williams have reviews?
Keta Burke-Williams has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Keta Burke-Williams certified?
Keta Burke-Williams lists: Harvard Business School MBA, class of 2021.
Does Keta Burke-Williams help with applications from non-traditional backgrounds?
Yes. She applied to Harvard with non-traditional work experience and coaches applicants on turning that kind of background into a strength.
How do I contact Keta Burke-Williams?
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