Petia Whitmore
MBA admissions consultant and former Dean of MBA Admissions
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Practice | My MBA Path |
Petia Whitmore is an MBA admissions consultant and the founder of My MBA Path. She helps MBA applicants build an application around the strongest parts of their story. She spent 17 years in MBA admissions, including time as a Dean of MBA Admissions and roles at EAB and GMAC. She read files, shaped classes and made admit decisions before she started consulting.
What Petia helps with
Petia works with accomplished applicants who feel stuck or unsure of their direction. She helps them find what makes them compelling to an admissions committee beyond their résumé.
- Finding the most powerful parts of your story
- Deciding what to lead with in an application
- Fixing a single MBA application part that is causing trouble
- Getting feedback on one school's full set of materials
- Writing stronger MBA essays
- Getting support from start to finish of the application process
Who Petia works with
Petia works with MBA applicants who have strong accomplishments and solid stats. Many of them feel stuck or unsure of the right direction. Some play too small or lead with the wrong parts of their story. They want to stand out to an admissions committee.
How Petia works
Petia does not use a formula or hand clients a set narrative. She helps each applicant find the parts of their own story that matter most, then builds the application around them. Clients can pick from three service levels: A quick fix for one problem area, a full review of one school's materials, or full support from start to finish. A free 15-minute consultation helps match clients to the right one.
Background and qualifications
Petia Whitmore has spent 17 years working in MBA admissions from several sides. She served as a Dean of MBA Admissions, where she read files, shaped incoming classes and made decisions. She also worked inside the industry at EAB and GMAC. She now runs My MBA Path as a consultant. She has sat across from admissions directors at leading programs in the US and Europe.
Petia Whitmore pricing
Programs and services
- Get Unstuck targeted help for one application part
- The Tune Up review of one school's materials
- Nose To Tail full application support
- MBA Application Boost Camp
- Free 15-minute consultation
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The CoachVouch take
She is a former Dean of MBA Admissions who has made admit decisions from the school side.
Best for accomplished MBA applicants who feel stuck and want help finding the strongest angle in their story.
Common questions
How much does Petia Whitmore charge?
Coaching with Petia runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Petia from this page for an exact quote.
What does Petia Whitmore help with?
Petia Whitmore helps with finding the most powerful parts of your story, deciding what to lead with in an application, fixing a single MBA application part that is causing trouble and getting feedback on one school's full set of materials.
Does Petia Whitmore coach online?
Petia is based in United States. Sessions are online.
What is the Nose To Tail service from Petia Whitmore?
Nose To Tail is a full package with guidance and support from the start to the end of the MBA application process.
Can I talk to Petia before I sign up?
Yes. She offers a free 15-minute consultation to help decide which service fits.
How do I contact Petia Whitmore?
Send Petia a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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