Pamela Jaffe
MBA admissions consultant for top US and European programs
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | Member, Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC); MBA, Columbia Business School; B.A., Smith College |
| Experience | 15 years coaching |
| Practice | MBA Pathfinders |
Pamela Jaffe is an MBA admissions consultant and co-founder of MBA Pathfinders. She helps candidates get into top US and European MBA programs. She has more than 15 years of experience and has worked with hundreds of applicants. She holds an MBA from Columbia Business School. In the off-season she does strategy consulting for Fortune 500 companies, which keeps her current on how business works today.
What Pamela helps with
Pamela helps candidates plan and build a full MBA application. She ties essays to a clear professional story.
- Application strategy
- School selection
- Ding analysis after a rejection
- Building a professional story for the application
- Essay writing that fits each school's needs
- Full profile evaluation
Who Pamela works with
Pamela works with candidates who apply to top MBA programs in the US and Europe. She has helped hundreds of them over her career.
How Pamela works
Pamela and her co-founder built their own methodology after training at a large admissions consulting company. They kept what worked and dropped what did not. The approach treats an application as more than essays. It starts with charting a professional course and shaping a strong story. Pamela also keeps up with admissions trends by attending conferences and webinars with Deans of Admission at top MBA programs.
Background and qualifications
Pamela has more than 15 years of experience in MBA admissions. She met her co-founder at a well-known professional admissions consulting company, where both received extensive training. They then founded MBA Pathfinders. Pamela holds a B.A. from Smith College and an MBA from Columbia Business School. She is a member of AIGAC, an association that only accepts professional consultants. She also provides strategy consulting to Fortune 500 companies during the off-season.
Pamela Jaffe pricing
Programs and services
- Full profile evaluation
- Initial strategy and school selection module
- Custom hourly coaching
Pamela Jaffe reviews
Pamela Jaffe has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 44 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She pairs 15 years of MBA admissions work with ongoing strategy consulting for Fortune 500 companies.
Best for MBA applicants aiming at top US and European programs who want help with strategy and their professional story.
Common questions
How much does Pamela Jaffe charge?
Coaching with Pamela runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Pamela Jaffe help with?
Pamela Jaffe helps with application strategy, school selection, ding analysis after a rejection and building a professional story for the application.
Does Pamela Jaffe have reviews?
Pamela Jaffe has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 44 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Pamela Jaffe certified?
Pamela Jaffe lists: Member, Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC); MBA, Columbia Business School; B.A., Smith College.
How does Pamela stay current on MBA admissions?
She attends conferences and webinars with Deans of Admission at top MBA programs. She also does strategy consulting for Fortune 500 companies in the off-season.
How do I contact Pamela Jaffe?
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