MBA Positioning Strategy (12+ Months Out)
This package is designed for applicants who are more than 12 months out from applying and want to approach the MBA process with clarity and intention from the start. Starting early only helps if you focus on the right things. Many candidates build their profile without a clear direction, leading to a narrative that feels unfocused later on. I went through this process myself as a consultant, where differentiation can be challenging, and learned how to position my experiences in a way that clearly communicated my trajectory. I bring that perspective into how I work with clients. We focus on defining your direction early, making sense of your experiences, and identifying where to deepen your impact in a way that aligns with your goals. At the core of this process is storytelling, so that everything you do over the next year strengthens a clear and credible narrative. 📍 This package includes: profile assessment and gap analysis; timeline and application planning; early narrative development; school exploration; recommender strategy; extracurricular and impact planning; and test prep planning. ✅ By the end, you will have a clear direction, a structured plan for the year ahead, and a strong foundation for building a competitive MBA application.
What's included
Strategic Approach I take a structured, high-touch approach focused on helping you build a strong foundation before the application process begins. We start by making sense of your experiences and identifying how they connect to a clear long-term direction. From there, we define your positioning and use it to guide where you focus your time and effort over the next 12+ months. I will push you to be specific in how you think about your trajectory, decisions, and impact, so that the story you are building is both intentional and credible. Working Style I am warm and direct, and highly engaged throughout the process. I tailor our work to your timeline and current stage, and I am available between sessions for quick questions and feedback. You can expect clear, actionable guidance, thoughtful feedback, and a high standard of execution throughout.
- 🧭 A clear positioning strategy connecting your experiences to your long-term career direction
- 📝 An early-stage narrative framework to guide your decisions and future application materials
- 🎤 A foundational storytelling session to begin shaping how you present your experiences and goals
- 🎯 A detailed profile assessment with clear areas to strengthen
- 📈 A focused plan to deepen your impact and build a stronger candidacy over time
- 🤝 A recommender strategy and plan for building those relationships early
- 🧠 A test prep strategy aligned with your timeline and goals
- 📅 A structured roadmap for the next 12+ months
Meet your expert
Bri M.
I am a dual-degree student at Harvard Kennedy School and MIT Sloan School of Management, and I help applicants turn their experiences into clear, compelling stories that get results. My clients have been admitted to programs at Harvard and MIT, including Harvard Kennedy School and MIT’s MSRED. Before graduate school, I worked in government consulting, advising state health agencies on Medicaid innovation and operational strategy. I also interpreted Executive Branch policy for firm leadership, helping translate complex policy decisions into actionable guidance for internal teams. Now I coach clients to secure offers and MBA sponsorships at Big 4 firms like Deloitte and Accenture, drawing on my experience in the room with decision-makers. My approach is strategic but highly personal. Many of the applicants I work with are strong (but not perfect!) on paper and unsure how to position their experiences, especially those coming from public sector, social impact, or nontraditional paths. I help them build a narrative that is both authentic and clearly differentiated. My goal is simple: to help you articulate your story in a way that makes admissions committees, and you, see just how strong it already is.