Sofia Daboub
MBA admissions consultant for non-traditional applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | MBA, Harvard Business School |
Sofia Daboub is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants turn their experiences into a clear story. She focuses on non-traditional applicants. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School. Before coaching, she worked in marketing and strategy in the US and Latin America. She was CMO at Farmacias San Nicolás, where she led a six-person team across a national chain of 100+ stores. She now works at HelloFresh.
What Sofia helps with
Sofia helps MBA applicants find the thread in their experience and turn it into an authentic application. She works on story, positioning, and confidence in how applicants present themselves.
- Finding the through-line in a non-linear career
- Building a clear MBA application story
- Refining application narratives
- Strengthening positioning for admissions teams
- Application strategy
- Cover letters
- Feeling confident about presenting your own voice
Who Sofia works with
Sofia works with MBA applicants. She has a special interest in non-traditional applicants whose careers did not follow a straight path. These clients need help making sense of varied experience and showing it as one clear story.
How Sofia works
Sofia uses structured conversations built on curiosity. Clients explore their own experiences and find the through-line that connects them. Then they turn it into an application that feels authentic. Her work centers on storytelling and positioning across the admissions process.
Background and qualifications
Sofia earned her MBA at Harvard Business School. She has worked in marketing and strategy across B2B and B2C businesses in the US and Latin America. She spent nearly three years at Nielsen, partnering with Meta teams on ad measurement and sales. At Farmacias San Nicolás she was Director of Business Intelligence and Strategy, then CMO. During her MBA she built a franchising strategy as a growth intern at Fuku. She is now Senior Manager, Commercial Innovation at HelloFresh.
Sofia Daboub pricing
Programs and services
- 3+ hour coaching package
- Custom hourly coaching
- Application strategy help
- Cover letter help
Sofia Daboub reviews
Sofia Daboub has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A Harvard MBA graduate who has worked as a CMO and focuses on storytelling for non-traditional applicants.
Best for MBA applicants with non-linear careers who want a clear, authentic story.
Common questions
How much does Sofia Daboub charge?
Coaching with Sofia runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Sofia Daboub help with?
Sofia Daboub helps with finding the through-line in a non-linear career, building a clear MBA application story, refining application narratives and strengthening positioning for admissions teams.
Does Sofia Daboub have reviews?
Sofia Daboub has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Sofia Daboub certified?
Sofia Daboub lists: MBA, Harvard Business School.
Does Sofia Daboub work with non-traditional MBA applicants?
Yes. She has a special interest in helping them find the through-line in their experience and turn it into an authentic application.
How do I contact Sofia Daboub?
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