Melisa Prevost
MBA admissions consultant with over 10 years of experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Credentials | MBA, Haas School of Business; Member, AIGAC |
| Experience | 10 years coaching |
| Practice | Stratus Admissions Counseling |
Melisa Prevost is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants get into top business schools. She has worked with over 300 MBA hopefuls across more than 100 applications, and her clients have secured over $20M in scholarships. She holds an MBA from Haas and spent close to a decade as a Haas alumni interviewer. She is a Senior Admissions Counselor at Stratus Admissions Counseling. Before admissions, she worked in consulting, operations, education and non-profit.
What Melisa helps with
Melisa helps MBA applicants plan and complete their applications. She also helps them tell their story clearly to admissions committees.
- Building a personal brand strategy for applications
- Choosing the best MBA programs for your goals
- Managing the full application process
- Preparing for MBA interviews with mock interviews
- Planning a waitlist strategy
- Analyzing rejections after a ding
- Finding strengths that clients overlook in themselves
Who Melisa works with
Melisa works with MBA hopefuls from all industries and backgrounds. She coaches applicants from around the world who aim for top global MBA programs. Her clients include people who want help standing out in a competitive process.
How Melisa works
Melisa starts by getting to know each client well. She helps them spot strengths that come so naturally they go unnoticed, then turns those into stories for admissions committees. She guides clients through personal and professional reflection to shape a personal brand. She also manages the application timeline and runs mock interviews. She presents webinars on application strategy, program selection and interviewing.
Background and qualifications
Melisa has been a Senior Admissions Counselor at Stratus Admissions Counseling since June 2016. She holds an MBA from the Haas School of Business and served as a Haas alumni interviewer for close to a decade. She is an active member of AIGAC. Earlier in her career she worked in consulting, operations and logistics, education and non-profit. She was Operations Team Lead at Success Academy Charter Schools, where she managed budgets for experiential learning programs. She also coordinated student internships for a school district.
Melisa Prevost pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching
- Application strategy sessions
- Ding analysis
- Mock interviews
- Webinars on application strategy
Melisa Prevost reviews
Melisa Prevost has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 47 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a Haas MBA graduate and former Haas alumni interviewer who has helped clients win over $20M in scholarships.
Best for MBA applicants who want help building a strong story and choosing the right programs.
Common questions
How much does Melisa Prevost charge?
Coaching with Melisa runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Melisa from this page for an exact quote.
What does Melisa Prevost help with?
Melisa Prevost helps with building a personal brand strategy for applications, choosing the best MBA programs for your goals, managing the full application process and preparing for MBA interviews with mock interviews.
Does Melisa Prevost have reviews?
Melisa Prevost has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 47 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Melisa Prevost certified?
Melisa Prevost lists: MBA, Haas School of Business; Member, AIGAC.
Does Melisa help with waitlists and rejections?
Yes. She helps clients plan a waitlist strategy and offers ding analysis.
Does Melisa work with people from any industry?
Yes. She works with MBA applicants from all industries and backgrounds.
How do I contact Melisa Prevost?
Send Melisa a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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