MBA Pathfinders
MBA admissions consulting for applicants to top U.S. and European programs
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsIvy League and top schoolsInternational studentsCareer changeConsulting and finance recruiting |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
MBA Pathfinders is an MBA admissions consulting firm that helps applicants get into top U.S. and European business schools. Founders Pamela and Laura have more than 30 years of combined admissions consulting experience. Every consultant has post-MBA business experience and has worked at a top admissions firm before. The team uses its own method and guides clients through school selection, essays, interviews, waitlists and scholarship talks.
What MBA helps with
MBA Pathfinders helps applicants build a strong story and a strong application for selective MBA programs. Support runs from the first conversation to the final deposit.
- Choosing which MBA programs to apply to
- Finding and shaping a personal and professional story
- Writing strong MBA essays
- Preparing for MBA interviews
- Getting strong recommendations
- Handling waitlist decisions
- Negotiating scholarships
- Deciding if a career goal needs an MBA
Who MBA works with
The team works with candidates from traditional and non-traditional career paths. Clients include people aiming for venture capital, private equity, consulting, product management, marketing and entrepreneurship. International candidates are also part of the client base, and the team has consulted to applicants from across the world.
How MBA works
Every consultant is trained in the firm's own method. Support covers the whole process, from strategy and school selection to essays, interviews and recommendations. The team gives strategic and tactical advice on application materials. Consultants do not write anything for the client. They help shape each application to fit the specific program. Packages include a 90-minute brainstorming session on goals, personal story and essay content, plus strategic essay reviews.
Background and qualifications
Pamela began MBA consulting in 2010 as a part-time consultant at mbaMission while working full-time as an internal strategist at IBM, MetLife, Weight Watchers, Pfizer and Dow Jones. She launched MBA Pathfinders in 2019 and holds an MBA from Columbia Business School. Laura was a Senior Consultant at mbaMission and Stacy Blackman Consulting. Her industry work spans entertainment, media, publishing and tech, and she was VP of Marketing at a SaaS startup. She holds an MBA from Michigan Ross.
MBA Pathfinders pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive application packages
- Hourly consulting
- Application strategy and essay package for one school
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The CoachVouch take
Founders have built relationships with admissions directors and career officers at most top U.S. and European MBA programs.
Best for MBA applicants targeting top programs who want guidance on their story and application but want to write the essays themselves.
Common questions
How much does MBA Pathfinders charge?
Coaching with MBA runs $80 to $230 an hour. Message MBA from this page for an exact quote.
What does MBA Pathfinders help with?
MBA Pathfinders helps with choosing which MBA programs to apply to, finding and shaping a personal and professional story, writing strong MBA essays and preparing for MBA interviews.
Does MBA Pathfinders write the essays for clients?
No. The team gives strategic and tactical advice and helps clients shape their own applications, but does not write anything for them.
Does MBA Pathfinders work with international applicants?
Yes. The team has worked abroad and consulted to MBA candidates from across the world, and helps international applicants with the transition.
How do I contact MBA Pathfinders?
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