Lena Hilliard
MBA admissions consultant with Columbia MBA and brand management background
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | MBA, Columbia Business School (2025); Semester abroad at HEC Paris |
Lena Hilliard is an MBA admissions consultant who helps people apply to top business schools. She graduated from Columbia Business School in 2025 and spent a semester at HEC Paris. Before and after her MBA, she worked in marketing and brand roles at Amazon, Macy's, Walmart eCommerce and Colgate-Palmolive. She applied to business school through The Consortium and Management Leadership for Tomorrow, so she knows both paths. She helps with essays, interviews and overall application strategy.
What Lena helps with
Lena works with MBA candidates on the full application, from telling their story to getting ready for interviews.
- MBA application essays
- MBA interview preparation
- Overall application strategy
- Positioning yourself for top programs
- Applying through The Consortium
- Applying through Management Leadership for Tomorrow
Background and qualifications
Lena is a 2025 graduate of Columbia Business School. She also spent a semester abroad at HEC Paris during her MBA. Her early career included roles at Amazon, Macy's and Walmart eCommerce, where she worked on strategic marketing, vendor management and data driven decisions. After her MBA she joined Colgate-Palmolive through its Global Management Development Program. She has worked as a Brand Manager in the Minneapolis and Johannesburg offices. Her network includes graduates of nearly every top MBA program in the U.S. and France.
Lena Hilliard pricing
Lena Hilliard reviews
Lena Hilliard has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She has firsthand experience applying to MBA programs through both The Consortium and Management Leadership for Tomorrow.
Best for MBA applicants who want essay, interview and strategy help from a recent Columbia MBA graduate.
Common questions
How much does Lena Hilliard charge?
Coaching with Lena runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Lena Hilliard help with?
Lena Hilliard helps with mBA application essays, mBA interview preparation, overall application strategy and positioning yourself for top programs.
Does Lena Hilliard have reviews?
Lena Hilliard has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Lena Hilliard certified?
Lena Hilliard lists: MBA, Columbia Business School (2025); Semester abroad at HEC Paris.
Has Lena Hilliard applied through The Consortium or MLT?
Yes. She applied through both The Consortium and Management Leadership for Tomorrow, and she had a coach through MLT during her own MBA applications.
How do I contact Lena Hilliard?
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