Build Your Own MBA Adventure
Applying to an elite business school isn't a one-size-fits-all process, and you shouldn't have to buy a massive package if you’re grappling with one specific hurdle. Whether you are down to the wire and need a laser-focused, eagle-eyed, honest final check before hitting submit, trying to navigate scholarship negotiation, or attempting to convert a waitlist decision into an acceptance, our hourly and targeted add-on services give you some of the best coaching in the business. You'll get deep strategic support tailored to your immediate needs. Explore our specialized modules below to build the exact support structure you need. Call us if you need help – we’ll go through it together with you and help you create the perfect buffet of services with no upsell.
Priority Deadline Engagements — The 11th-Hour Partnership
Full-service comprehensive admissions coaching on an accelerated, high-touch framework.
Applying to an elite business school on a highly compressed timeline requires strategy, absolute focus, and zero friction. If you are entering the application process late, you do not need a cut-rate group session or a generic template. You need a strategic partner who can match your velocity, help you clear critical hurdles expediently, and guide you through the execution of a polished, compelling MBA application under extreme time pressure.
The Priority Deadline Engagement delivers our full-service comprehensive package under an accelerated, high-touch framework. Because this model requires dedicated calendar blocking, immediate one-business day editing turnarounds, and intensive strategic support, we limit this service to a small number of applicants per round.
Timing & Availability: Priority Deadline Engagements are designed for applicants applying on a compressed timeline, typically within 2 to 4 weeks of a major application deadline. In select cases, we may accept highly focused 1-school applicants on significantly shorter timelines where we believe a strong strategic execution is still achievable.
The Accelerated Execution Framework
The Expedited Excavation. We condense our deep reflective process into a high-intensity, 2-hour strategic blueprint session to lock in your personal narrative, positioning strategy, and application pillars on Day One.
Priority 24-Hour Editorial Redlines. Your essays, resume, and letters of recommendation typically have a 1-business-day turnaround on all reviews unless otherwise specified.
Daily Strategic Touchpoints. Optional daily 15-minute phone check-ins every business morning to review goals, break through writer's block, maintain momentum, and keep your application production seamlessly on track.
The Executive Interview Briefing. Should you receive an interview invitation, your engagement will continue under our standard interview preparation timeline, including two comprehensive mock interview sessions focused on strategic response development, executive presence, and confident delivery.
1-School Priority Engagement
Full package, one program, expedited turnarounds
2-School Priority Engagement
Full package, two programs, expedited turnarounds
3-School Priority Engagement
Full package, three programs, expedited turnarounds
"The first deadline we worked on was only 4 days away when we started the process but Charli woke up early and stayed up late with me every day to make sure I submitted on time. I ended up with two acceptances (one M7 and one international w/ $) and one T15 waitlist. She really is so much more than a consultant: a therapist, executive coach, mentor, and most importantly a friend when you need it most, all rolled into one."— M7 Admit, Round 4/5 Applicant
"I started late in the process and decided a consultant would be my best shot at pulling together a successful application on short notice. Immediately after speaking with Charli for the first time, I knew that I wanted to work with her. She understood my unique situation, my specific needs, and expertly guided me through this hectic process to achieve the outcomes I wanted. In the end, the results exceeded my wildest expectations. I received scholarships totaling $650k from 5 different schools, including 4 full scholarships, and was accepted to Wharton."— Late Applicant → Wharton + $650k in Scholarships
01 · Pre-MBA Planning
Build the foundation before the process begins.
Pre-MBA Planning and Performance Coaching
If you're 6 to 24 months away from applying, this is a great place to start.
You get a sustained coaching relationship designed to help you build the profile and the inner foundation you'll need to walk into your applications ready.
We start with a deep-dive profile assessment beyond your GPA and GMAT. We look at where you are in your career, where you want to go, and what is genuinely distinctive about the way you move through the world. From there, we identify your strengths honestly and your gaps without judgment, and we build a concrete action plan to close them before you apply.
Over the following months, we work together in two ways. Scheduled coaching sessions keep you on track and give you space to think through decisions as they come up: a new project at work, a leadership opportunity, a pivot you're considering. And because this is EduVentura, we go deeper than admissions strategy. We weave in career and performance coaching so that you'll walk into the application process sharper, more self-aware, and more grounded.
Comprehensive profile assessment session
Personalized action plan with concrete benchmarks
Two 45-minute coaching check-in sessions, scheduled when you need them
Career and performance coaching integrated throughout
Email support between sessions
Credit toward a full EduVentura package if you choose to continue
Investment: $2,000
Who this is for: Applicants who are 6 to 24 months from applying and want to arrive at the starting line ready.
"In early 2021, with a little less than 1.5 years of work experience, everyone thought I was too early to be thinking about an MBA. I heard 'average work experience 5 years' more times than I like to recall. The entire experience, from school selection to essay brainstorming to interview prep, became so much more memorable because I had the privilege to work with Charli. Under her mentorship, I received interview invites to all seven schools I applied to, and received offers from five of them."— 1.5 years experience → 5 of 7 admits; NYU Stern, Forte Fellow
"I come from an untraditional technical function, Exploration Geology, and knew I wanted to pivot away from mining. I didn't simply need someone to read an essay or two; I needed someone to help me build the foundations for a career pivot. Charli immediately calmed some of my fears by assuring me that many folks she's worked with have similar stories. We worked from the ground floor, maybe even the basement, of the application process. I didn't expect my time with Charli to be so transformative, but in hindsight I really needed it to be."— Career pivoter from non-traditional background
02 · Application Launch
A clear plan and a strong starting point.
Application Launch Planning Session
You're ready to apply. You just need a clear plan and a starting point.
This focused 50-minute session is designed for applicants who are actively preparing to apply and want expert guidance on how to approach the process strategically. We'll map out your timeline, build a working checklist, identify your strongest school targets, and make sure you're not walking into one of the most important applications of your life without a roadmap.
You'll leave with a concrete plan, clarity, and a much stronger sense of where to put your energy first.
Investment: $250
If you decide to move forward with a full EduVentura package within 60 days of your session, the $250 applies toward your package fee.
"Charli helped me see how I was underselling myself and the work I do to admissions committees through the way I had phrased elements of my experience on my resume, shared an effective framework to help tell my story through the essays, and helped me home in on target schools based on my profile, all in 25 minutes. I came away from the call with more clarity and confidence to face the MBA application process."— EduVentura Strategy Session
03 · Hourly Consulting
Targeted support, exactly where you need it.
Hourly Consulting
EduVentura's hourly consulting is designed for applicants who want targeted, flexible support on exactly what they need, when they need it.
EMBA executives seeking hourly support are served via the EMBA section of the Packages page.
Examples of what we can work on togetherSchool selection and program fit
Brainstorming and story identification
Essay outlines and drafts
Resume review
Short-answer questions
Recommender strategy
Decision support
Essay Review and Coaching
We'll workshop drafts and you'll get comprehensive commentary and writing guidance, whether it's for an early draft or polishing a final version. Suggested minimum: two hours.
Resume Review
A thorough review of your MBA resume with detailed feedback on positioning, impact, and how your story reads to an admissions committee. 1 hour is typically sufficient.
School Selection and Strategy
Not sure which programs are the right fit? We build your list strategically based on your profile, your goals, and where you genuinely have a strong chance of getting in and thriving. 1 to 2 hours.
Recommender Strategy
Who to ask, what to brief them on, and how to make sure their letters land the way they need to. Normally 1 hour.
Final Application Review
Before you hit submit, we'll dive into every aspect of your application including essays, resume, short answers, and forms and give you detailed written commentary plus a 30-minute call to walk through feedback. Minimum: 3 hours.
Waitlist Strategy
Getting waitlisted at a top program is not a no. It's an invitation to keep making your case. We'll assess where you stand, develop a strategic update letter, and map out a plan to stay meaningfully engaged with the admissions committee. Minimum: 2 hours.
Decision Support
Accepted to more than one school? Weighing a scholarship offer against a dream admit? Book a single hour. I won't tell you where to go. What I will do is walk you through a structured values clarification process that helps you cut through the noise and think clearly about what actually matters to you.
Investment: $425 per hour
"For me, one of the most valuable parts of working with Charli was crafting my resume. I have held a number of technical roles and was struggling to find a way to convey my work and impact in a way that would be meaningful to admissions committees. Charli worked through many drafts with me and I'm so pleased with the final result. While I did not receive interview invites to my two top choice schools, I did receive three acceptances and am happy with where I am headed this fall, especially because I received significant merit scholarships. I am sure that these scholarships are a reflection of the applications that I submitted with Charli's help."— 3 admits with merit scholarships
04 · Ding Review
A ding is data. Let's use it.
MBA Ding Review and Reapplication Strategy
Getting rejected from an MBA program is painful. Especially when you worked hard, believed in your application, and still didn't get the answer you were hoping for.
But a ding can provide a lot of fantastic information to help you succeed if you decide to re-apply. With the right analysis and a clear map to improving your candidacy and showing growth, many candidates go on to get into the same schools that rejected them, sometimes with scholarships.
What's includedFull review of your previous application
Essays, resume, recommendations, and short answers.
Written feedback report
Identifying strengths, gaps, and specific recommendations.
45-minute strategy call
To discuss findings and build your reapplication plan.
Targeted advice on school selection
Same schools, new schools, or both.
An honest assessment and clear next steps
Investment: $850
If you go on to work with EduVentura on a full package within 60 days of your ding review, $500 applies toward your package fee.
"My first trek through the MBA application cycle, after seeing so much free information online, I figured I could do it on my own. Ultimately, I was rejected without interview at four schools ranked in the 7-12 range. Charli helped me bring out my authentic self that I never would have uncovered alone. There are tons of resources online, but I am absolutely certain that none are as useful, impactful, or relevant as working directly with Charli. On paper, I am below average on literally every metric at every school in the top 20, but I find myself with multiple offers, including one from HBS."— Reapplicant: 4 dings → HBS + multiple M7 offers
"The first round of applications, I applied to four schools and got zero acceptances. This time around, I applied to seven schools and got six acceptances (M7 included). I also got multiple scholarship offers, including a full ride plus stipend for my top school! My perception of MBA consultants has changed. Don't get me wrong, I still believe that there are a lot of bad consultants out there. But there are a few kick-ass consultants out there who will truly be invested in you and unlock your potential. Just a few. Charli is one of them."— 0 admits → 6 admits including M7, full scholarship
05 · Waitlist Strategy
A waitlist is not a no. Let's keep making your case.
MBA Waitlist Strategy
Waitlisting doesn't have to be admissions Purgatory. It can be an opportunity to fine tune your goals or polish other aspects of your application.
We'll review your application, help you understand what likely landed you on the waitlist and what can be addressed, coach you on how to have the right conversations with the right people in the admissions office, and work with you on every piece of written communication that goes out under your name until a decision is made.
What's includedApplication review
To assess your current standing and identify strategic opportunities.
30-minute strategy session
To map out your waitlist plan.
Coaching on how to engage with the admissions office
Who to contact, what to say, and how to say it.
Review and feedback on your written update letter
And any subsequent communications.
15-minute follow-up call
To adjust strategy as the cycle develops.
Investment: $850
This service requires a minimum purchase of 2 hours. Additional hours available at $425 each if your waitlist engagement extends through the cycle.
"I initially worked with Charli on R1 applications across 3 schools. When I just couldn't get my GMAT high enough in time, Charli and I had a debrief call, she calmed me down, told me it was all going to work out, and I decided to switch strategy: I submitted all my applications in R2 instead. Despite all the tears, I'm happy to say that I was admitted into one M7, waitlisted at another M7, and admitted into three T15s and one T20."— European student: M7 + T15 admits
06 · Scholarship Negotiation
The school made you an offer. Now it's your turn.
MBA Scholarship Negotiation
Getting admitted is one thing. Knowing how to advocate for yourself financially is something else entirely. And it's a skill that will serve you far beyond this negotiation.
We love scholarship negotiation because it is about so much more than money. The student who learns to negotiate their MBA scholarship is the same person who will negotiate their signing bonus, their salary, their benefits, and every financial conversation that matters for the rest of their career. It takes courage and the outcome is building a skill that pays dividends for life.
We'll coach you on the strategy, help you understand your leverage and how to use it, work with you on every piece of written communication, and be with you through the follow-up so you walk away not just with the best possible outcome but with a new relationship to your own financial worth.
30-minute strategy and coaching session
Covering your leverage, your approach, and exactly how to have this conversation.
Review and detailed feedback on your written scholarship appeal
Coaching on how to communicate with the financial aid office
Professionally and effectively.
15-minute follow-up call after your appeal is submitted
Investment: $750
"Charli went above and beyond during our time together. Her dedication persisted from the day one consult to the interview prep, and even continues today as she's helping me negotiate scholarships. Our work together resulted in admittance into LBS and into an Ivy League program (with a partial scholarship), while also getting waitlisted at a third school. I know I couldn't have done this without Charli's dedication, care, and support."— Admitted to LBS and Ivy League with scholarship
"Thanks to Charli's support, I start INSEAD in August and it's a dream come true. What I really appreciate is that even after the admission process, Charli has been available for any questions and building a community of support to get ready for the MBA. Even as I was changing which school to apply to at the last minute, Charli was with me making sure we'd represented me the best possible way."— INSEAD
"Thanks to Charli, I got into my dream school INSEAD with a Forte scholarship. She made the application journey much more fun and enjoyable because she made sure that I know I'm a rock star even when I doubted myself. Getting into business school is merely a short-term benefit of working with Charli. She continues to connect me with people with shared interests and gives me advice on career planning. She has become my life coach, career coach, and a friend I will certainly be in touch with during business school and many years after."— INSEAD, Forte Scholar
"I was successfully admitted to INSEAD and waitlisted by UCLA. The whole experience with Charli empowered me to be ready for all the challenges ahead. I learned how to network, how to fight for my rights, and how to be a persuasive storyteller. Living away from the capital of my country, I even got myself a pre-MBA internship role while reaching out. The whole process always focused on my individuality, and I was always the priority."— INSEAD admit, pre-MBA internship secured