Selina Kao
MBA admissions consultant with Stanford, Harvard and Wharton admits
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Accepted to Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School and Wharton deferred MBA programs (3 of 3 applied) |
Selina Kao is an MBA admissions consultant who helps candidates with applications, essays, resumes, short answers and interviews. She was admitted to all three deferred MBA programs she applied to: Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School and Wharton. She is a former top 2 nationally ranked debater, a published writer and an editor. She also works in AI product and strategy, with experience at TikTok, Microsoft, Disney and Brookings. Storytelling is the focus of her coaching.
What Selina helps with
Selina helps MBA applicants build strong, memorable applications. She works on the full application and on interview prep for top schools.
- Polishing full MBA applications
- Writing MBA essays
- Short answer responses
- Resume review for MBA applications
- Preparing for the Stanford GSB interview
- Preparing for the Harvard Business School interview
- Application strategy and cover letters
- Telling a clear and memorable personal story
Background and qualifications
Selina was accepted to all three deferred MBA programs she applied to: Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School and Wharton. She is a former top 2 nationally ranked debater, a published writer and an editor. Her work in AI product and strategy includes a role as AI product manager at TikTok. She has also interned with The Brookings Institution on AI and emerging tech, and with The Walt Disney Company on technical business development for its direct to consumer streaming products. She has past experience at Microsoft. She holds a Master of Business Administration.
Selina Kao pricing
Programs and services
- 6-hour coaching package
- Stanford GSB interview prep package
- Harvard Business School interview prep package
- Custom hourly coaching for application strategy and cover letters
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The CoachVouch take
Selina was admitted to Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School and Wharton, and she builds her coaching around storytelling.
Best for MBA applicants aiming at Stanford, Harvard or Wharton who want help telling a strong story.
Common questions
How much does Selina Kao charge?
Coaching with Selina runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Selina Kao help with?
Selina Kao helps with polishing full MBA applications, writing MBA essays, short answer responses and resume review for MBA applications.
Is Selina Kao certified?
Selina Kao lists: Accepted to Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School and Wharton deferred MBA programs (3 of 3 applied).
Does Selina help with MBA interviews?
Yes. She offers interview prep packages for Stanford GSB and Harvard Business School.
What parts of the MBA application does Selina cover?
She helps with essays, resumes, short answers, interviews and overall application polishing. She also offers help with application strategy and cover letters.
How do I contact Selina Kao?
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