Stefan Smith
MBA admissions consultant and management consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsConsulting and finance recruiting |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Duke Fuqua School of Business; BA in Political Economy; Admissions fellow at Fuqua |
Stefan Smith is an MBA admissions consultant. He is a management consultant who studied at Duke's Fuqua School of Business, where he was also an admissions fellow. As a Senior Engagement Manager, he worked with senior executives at Fortune 500 clients. He led an organizational design workstream that saved over $15M. Before his MBA, he worked at Oracle for three years. He also worked in venture capital and growth analysis during his MBA years.
What Stefan helps with
Stefan helps people applying to MBA programs. He also draws on his consulting career.
- Applying to MBA programs
- Presenting a consulting or business background
- Understanding what an MBA admissions team looks for
Background and qualifications
Stefan earned his MBA at Duke's Fuqua School of Business. There he was an admissions fellow, a MLT Professional Development Fellow, and a Sport Business Cabinet member. He also belonged to the Black & Latinx MBA Organization. He holds a BA in Political Economy with minors in Business Finance and Sports Media Industries. He worked at Oracle from 2018 to 2021. He then held roles in venture capital and growth analysis. Since 2023 he has worked in management consulting as a Senior Engagement Manager.
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Stefan is a current management consultant who served as an admissions fellow at Duke's Fuqua School of Business.
Best for MBA applicants who want guidance from a consultant who has been through Fuqua admissions.
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How much does Stefan Smith charge?
Coaching with Stefan runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Stefan Smith help with?
Stefan Smith helps with applying to MBA programs, presenting a consulting or business background and understanding what an MBA admissions team looks for.
Is Stefan Smith certified?
Stefan Smith lists: MBA, Duke Fuqua School of Business; BA in Political Economy; Admissions fellow at Fuqua.
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