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MBA Profile Builder

Regular price $2,250.00

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Wondering what top MBA programs look for—and how you can position yourself for success when applying to leading business schools down the line? Stratus’s MBA Profile Builder service helps you take control of your MBA journey, starting now.

Whether you’re a college student, a recent graduate, or in the first few years of your career, this one-on-one advisory service is designed to help you build a compelling MBA profile well before you apply. We’ll help you understand where you are, where you want to go, what criteria business schools will use when evaluating you, and how to close the gaps in your profile.

You’ll work with a dedicated Stratus counselor who holds an MBA from a top business school and understands exactly what admissions committees are looking for. Your counselor will serve as a thought partner throughout your pre-application journey, meeting with you every few months over the course of a year or more to check in on your progress, celebrate your wins, and adjust your plan as needed.

Who MBA Early Edge Is For

  • College students considering deferred enrollment programs (e.g., HBS 2+2, Wharton Moelis Advance Access Program, Stanford Deferred Enrollment)
  • Early-career professionals seeking to make strategic moves now to strengthen their future MBA applications
  • International candidates navigating early professional decisions and unfamiliar application norms

What’s Included

Academic and Test Planning

We’ll review your academic background and offer targeted advice on these topics:

  • Standardized test selection (GMAT, GRE, EA)
  • Whether supplemental quantitative coursework might strengthen your candidacy
  • Language preparation for international programs or non-native English speakers

Career Development Guidance

We’ll explore your current role and your long-term goals to identify growth opportunities, which may include the following:

  • Taking on stretch assignments within your current organization
  • Exploring different functions, industries, or geographies
  • Gaining skills and experiences that align with your post-MBA goals

Leadership Development Planning

Leadership—both at work and in your community—is a cornerstone of a strong MBA application. We’ll help you navigate these tasks to boost your leadership skills:

  • Reflecting on existing leadership activities
  • Identifying new ways to expand your impact
  • Building a plan for developing meaningful leadership experiences over time

School Research Roadmap

We’ll guide you through early-stage school exploration, including the following steps:

  • Understanding differences across MBA programs and formats
  • Identifying schools that align with your goals and values
  • Making the most of school visits, online events, and other touchpoints

Recommender Relationship Building

Strong letters of recommendation start with strong relationships. We’ll help you tackle these tasks:

  • Identifying potential recommenders and laying the groundwork
  • Soliciting and acting on constructive feedback to demonstrate growth
  • Using tools such as the GMAC Common Letter of Recommendation to guide development conversations

What’s Next

While MBA Profile Builder is a strategic, standalone service, many Stratus clients choose to continue working with their counselor when they’re ready to apply—building on the foundation they’ve already laid.

Here’s what some former clients had to say about working with Stratus on MBA Early Edge:

I cannot stress how both insightful and helpful MBA Early Edge was. With today’s ultra-competitive landscape it’s imperative that you start preparing early. Given my demanding consulting job, the MBA Early Edge Package was perfect for me—my counselor worked with me to assess my strengths and weaknesses and basically gave me a road map which would help me prepare to apply to the schools of my choice.

When I started on my MBA application journey two years ago, I was pretty far from being the ideal candidate. I did not graduate from an Ivy League university, I didn’t come from a traditional business school industry, and my story was nothing remarkable, or so I thought. Working with my counselor, first in the MBA Early Edge program and then in the MBA Comprehensive package, infused me with a confidence I can’t describe. With Stratus’s guidance and support, I was able to start thinking next-level about my applications, my mission, and my future.

Start Your MBA Admissions Consulting Journey with Stratus!

Learn how Stratus’s team approach can help you get accepted to your top-choice business schools. Start with a FREE consultation with one of our Admissions Counselors. Our team is ready to dive into your goals, answer your questions about your profile and the application process, and help you boost your appeal to admissions committees!

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