Elizabeth A.

Elizabeth A.

5.0

HBS MBA | 4x M7 Admit | Humanities Major | Resume, Essay Edits & Strategy

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Studied at Harvard Business School

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Worked at Insight Equity

Available tomorrow at 2:00 PM UTC

Usually responds within 10 hours

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Elizabeth's MBA Qualifications

Having gone through the MBA application process and achieved admittance to the five schools to which I applied (Booth, Darden, HBS, Kellogg, and Wharton), I know the dedication required to submit compelling applications that yield your desired result. In addition to this, I've helped a number of prospective MBAs think through their interest in business schools in general, as well as strategize to improve their candidacy. This has ranged from advice on taking specific courses to demonstrate capabilities in weak areas (e.g., 3-credit online, quantitative course to balance a humanities major or a low undergrad quant grade) to tactical tips on navigating a waitlist successfully and receiving an offer of admission. This has also included guidance on GMAT and GRE prep and big-picture thinking to investigate a targeted list of post-MBA career options. I came from a more traditional background at first glance (investment banking, private equity) but had a non-traditional major (Art History) coupled with a personal passion (sustainability) that I hadn't yet explored professionally, but was committed to pursuing in the future. Strengthening weak spots while weaving together my divergent experiences and interests (art, music, Italian language and culture, volunteer tutoring, environmentalism, finance) in my application and detailing my targeted career path (sustainable finance) was a challenging but rewarding experience. I'd love to help you think through links between the many diverse and seemingly disconnected experiences we often have when applying to MBA programs.

Elizabeth can help with:

Editing

Recommendations

Waitlist Strategy

School Selection

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

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About Elizabeth

After exploring an interest in journalism and spending a summer internship dipping my toes into that world, I pivoted into the fast-paced world of finance. At Johns Hopkins, I kept my Art History college major but added a minor in entrepreneurship and management. After moving to Baird's Milwaukee HQ for my first full-time job and moving up the steep learning curve I encountered in investment banking, I moved 100 miles south to Chicago and was promoted to Associate. I then moved to Dallas to work at Insight Equity, an LBO-focused private equity firm based there, and invested in industrial businesses. After applying to MBA programs and picking Harvard Business School, I moved to Boston and explored startup work by founding a clean, plastic-free skincare company. Since graduating, I've moved to NYC, near my family in CT, and worked at the Environmental Defense Fund through HBS' Leadership Fellows Program focusing on sustainability within PE. Outside of work, I'm currently training for a short race (10K) with my husband and I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, including my two sisters since we're all nearby again after each living across the US for the prior decade. I also love going to my favorite workout classes at Barry's Bootcamp, which balances out my love of gelato--habits from a study abroad in Italy die hard--and I still indulge my love of art history with the City's many museums. I'm details-oriented but the best advice I've received has been tailored to what I actually need at that moment. Some times that means going granular while other times it's high-level brainstorming or even just having the ear of a good listener that gets you to an answer you had all along. I'm here to talk, plan, and strategize!

Why do I coach?

Coaching matters to me because I saw the benefits of working with a dedicated coach firsthand throughout my own MBA application process. I was thrilled with my outcome and getting to attend HBS, but the process itself was equally rewarding because of the thoughtfulness with which I was encouraged to approach it by my coach. That is what I've been able to take forward with me and that's why I love helping others going through the MBA process. It can be beneficial far beyond the business school process.

Work Experience

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HBS Leadership Fellow, Private Equity Engagement

Environmental Defense Fund

August 2022 - Present

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Private Equity Associate

Insight Equity

August 2018 - June 2020

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Investment Banking Associate

Baird

July 2015 - July 2018

Investment Banking Analyst and Associate

Education

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Harvard Business School

MBA

2020 - 2022

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Johns Hopkins University

BA, History of Art

2011 - 2015

Minor in Entrepreneurship & Management

Elizabeth was also personally admitted to

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    The Wharton School (UPenn)

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    Chicago Booth

  • Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern) Logo

    Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)

  • Darden School of Business (UVA) Logo

    Darden School of Business (UVA)

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