Laura Nelson
MBA admissions consultant and former VP of Marketing
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
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| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business |
Laura Nelson is an MBA admissions consultant who helps candidates get into top MBA programs. She is a marketing leader who rose to VP of Marketing and built marketing departments at 4 startups. She has worked with more than 300 candidates and contributed to 2 leading MBA admissions firms. Her clients have been admitted to all M7, Top 20 U.S., and Top 10 international programs. She co-founded her own admissions brand.
What Laura helps with
Laura helps applicants plan and build strong applications to top MBA programs. She also works on essays and scholarship funding.
- Applying to M7 and other top MBA programs
- Writing standout application essays
- Application strategy for non-traditional candidates
- Earning scholarship funding for an MBA
- Veterans applying to MBA programs
- Planning professional goals around an MBA
Who Laura works with
Laura works with candidates applying to top MBA programs. She has a focus on non-traditional candidates and has taken part in a veterans MBA admissions panel. She has worked with more than 300 applicants.
Background and qualifications
Laura built her career in marketing across entertainment, tech, and consulting. She set up marketing departments at 4 startups, from Series A to publicly held companies. She generated demand for more than half of revenue at 2 organizations and rose to VP of Marketing. Two consecutive organizations she served had acquisition exits. She earned her full-time MBA at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. She then began helping MBA candidates, contributed to 2 leading admissions firms, and co-founded a brand.
Laura Nelson pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one MBA admissions consultations
- Application strategy resources
- Essay writing resources
Laura Nelson reviews
Laura Nelson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 41 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a former VP of Marketing who has also served on the admissions committee at the University of Michigan.
Best for MBA candidates aiming for top programs, including non-traditional applicants and veterans.
Common questions
How much does Laura Nelson charge?
Coaching with Laura runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Laura from this page for an exact quote.
What does Laura Nelson help with?
Laura Nelson helps with applying to M7 and other top MBA programs, writing standout application essays, application strategy for non-traditional candidates and earning scholarship funding for an MBA.
Does Laura Nelson have reviews?
Laura Nelson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 41 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Laura Nelson certified?
Laura Nelson lists: MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
Does Laura work with non-traditional MBA candidates?
Yes. She offers resources on application fundamentals and strategy for non-traditional candidates.
How do I contact Laura Nelson?
Send Laura a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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