Kristen Johnson
MBA admissions consultant with Deloitte and Kellogg experience
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $275 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsCollege admissionsConsulting and finance recruitingInterview coachingResume and LinkedIn |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Based in | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Credentials | MBA candidate, Northwestern Kellogg; Bachelor of Science in Business and Human and Organizational Development |
Kristen Johnson is an MBA admissions consultant who also coaches on management consulting recruiting. She spent four years at Deloitte Consulting and now studies at Northwestern Kellogg. She has been through undergraduate and business school applications, plus consulting recruiting and interviews. She has logged 5,870 minutes of coaching. She also shares MBA resume templates, a Round 1 application checklist and a timeline for M7 schools.
What Kristen helps with
Kristen helps applicants find their voice and tell their story in the MBA application process. She also works with people preparing for consulting recruiting.
- Telling your story in MBA applications
- Writing an MBA resume for M7 schools
- Planning a Round 1 application timeline
- Finalizing an MBA resume for submission
- Preparing for consulting recruiting
- Preparing for consulting interviews
Background and qualifications
Kristen started her career at Deloitte Consulting, where she spent four years helping people and organizations through complex changes. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business and Human and Organizational Development at Vanderbilt University, where she was also a teaching assistant for Principles of Marketing. She received offers from KPMG, Oliver Wyman, Credera, Huron and AlphaSights. In fall 2025 she moved from New York City to Chicago to start her MBA at Northwestern Kellogg.
Kristen Johnson pricing
Programs and services
- MBA admissions coaching
- Management consulting coaching
- MBA resume template and guide
- Round 1 application checklist and timeline
Kristen Johnson reviews
Kristen Johnson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 19 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She has gone through both MBA admissions and consulting recruiting herself, and she is a current Kellogg student who worked at Deloitte.
Best for MBA applicants who also want help with consulting recruiting and interviews.
Common questions
How much does Kristen Johnson charge?
Coaching with Kristen runs $125 to $275 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kristen Johnson help with?
Kristen Johnson helps with telling your story in MBA applications, writing an MBA resume for M7 schools, planning a Round 1 application timeline and finalizing an MBA resume for submission.
Does Kristen Johnson have reviews?
Kristen Johnson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 19 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Kristen Johnson certified?
Kristen Johnson lists: MBA candidate, Northwestern Kellogg; Bachelor of Science in Business and Human and Organizational Development.
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