Don’t walk blindly through your MBA application process.
Sprint with us.
Don’t Leave Your MBA Application to Chance
For the first time ever, Ivy Advisors is opening its highly selective, boutique MBA Admissions Consultancy to the masses with Ivy Advisors Sprints.
The Sprints.
01
Construct Your Vision
Learn to construct your career vision and goals in a way that supports your application essays and overall MBA Journey.
02
Become a Brand
Uncover the proven tactics that Ivy Advisors uses to craft compelling stories around our clients to build brands that stand out from the competition.
03
Conquer the R&R
Gain access to knowledge and resources that we use to conquer two of the most important pieces of the application - your resume and letters of recommendation.
04
Beat The Harvard Essay
Unveil the secrets that Ivy Advisors uses to help hundreds of people nail the HBS essays and gain admission to one of the most elite programs on the planet.
05
Beat The Stanford Essays
Navigate some of the most challenging essays you will face in the MBA application process with Ivy Advisors’ proven strategy.
06
Beat The Wharton Essays
Go behind the scenes to unlock tips and best practices that former Ivy Advisors clients have used to get into one of the most coveted MBA programs around.
What you get.
Week Long Sprints
Access to live, hands-on, intensive group workshops that guide you through crafting successful application materials to as many schools as you like.
Sprint Q&A
Each sprint is accompanied by an hour long Q+A section that supplements the specific sprint content delivery. Ask questions specific to your application and learn from others to improve your admissions profile.
Ivy Playbook
Gain free access to the Ivy Playbook (beta), a 24/7 self paced and self guided online coaching program that helps you develop an effective MBA application for any program.
Community
Don’t go at this alone! Our community is made up of all Ivy Sprint Members. Network and learn from others to improve your application and have support on this life changing journey.
Why Sprint?
With many MBA Admissions Consultancies offering 1:1 coaching packages at around $10,000 for multiple schools, Ivy Advisors Sprints delivers a cost effective solution to applicants looking to dramatically improve their admissions chances without breaking the bank.
Ivy Advisors Sprints
Standard 1:1 Admissions Consulting
Less Than $1000
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A:Z Application Support
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School Specific Essay Support
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Community of MBA Applicants
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Pricing
Next cohort begins October 5th!
Access to 1 Sprint of your choosing
Join the Q+A for the sprint you choose
Choose one from this list.
01 - Construct your career vision, goals, and essays
02 - Become a Brand
03 - Conquer the R&R (Resume and Rec. Letters)
04 - Beat the Harvard Business School Essay
05 - Beat the Stanford GSB Essays
06 - Beat the Wharton Essays
“If you believe your application has hit its peak potential, the Pick One Package will uncover any blind spots you may have to take your application to the next level.” - Lulu Curiel, Founder of Ivy Advisors
Access to all 6 Sprints
01 - Construct your career vision, goals, and essays02 - Become a Brand
03 - Conquer the R&R (Resume and Rec. Letters)
04 - Beat the Harvard Business School Essay
05 - Beat the Stanford GSB Essays
06 - Beat the Wharton Essays
Join Q+As for all 6 Sprints
Access to the Ivy Playbook
Access to the Ivy Community
Access to all Sprint Recordings
Free Access to New Sprints (07 and beyond) released in 2021!
“The Total Package is for the high achiever who will not take no for an answer. This package will position you for the highest chance of admissions at the most elite programs in the world.” - Lulu Curiel, Founder of Ivy Advisors
Access to Sprints 01, 02, and 03
01 - Construct your career vision, goals, and essays02 - Become a Brand
03 - Conquer the R&R (Resume and Rec. Letters)
Join Q+As for Sprints 01, 02, and 03
Access to the Ivy Community
“Based on our decade long experience in MBA Admissions Consulting, we strongly believe that the first three foundational sprints are essential to building a thoughtful application package.” - Lulu Curiel, Founder of Ivy Advisors
Meet Your Instructors
Lulu Curiel
Lulu Curiel is the founder of Ivy Advisors as well as your devoted instructor! She has 10+ years experience in helping thousands of ambitious professionals land in the most competitive MBA programs in the world. Lulu is ranked as a top 10 MBA coach by Poets and Quants and generates countless success stories from her applicants.
She is a contributor at The Economist and Forbes on the topics of MBA admissions, leadership development, and career coaching. She also serves as a member of the Harvard Business School Global Alumni Board.
She received her MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Computer Systems Engineering from Boston University
Alana Waisbrot
Alana is an MBA coach at Ivy Advisors, drawing on her extensive at two top tier MBA programs, Columbia Business School and The Kellogg School of Management. She loves using her expertise to help clients better define their interests, skills, and career goals to ensure applications are traction-worthy to admissions committees while also being aligned with clients’ passions. In addition to her work with Ivy Advisors, Alana is a Career Consultant at Columbia Business School (CBS), where she the role of Associate Director of Career Education and Advising for eight years and now advises Executive MBAs and Alumni on a full range of career topics including self-assessment, strategy planning, professional branding, interview preparation and negotiation. Separately, Alana is a resume reviewer for NYU’s Stern School of Business.
Before joining Columbia, Alana managed the on campus recruiting program at The Kellogg School of Management with leading organizations from around the globe. Prior to her roles in higher education, she spent several years on Wall Street in Campus Recruiting and HR at Lehman Brothers and Citigroup’s Global Corporate and Investment Bank.
Alana graduated with a bachelor’s degree with honors in Psychology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and completed Masters level coursework in c at Teachers College – Columbia.
Inside the Sprints
Second Cohort. Beginning In October.
01
Construct Your Vision.
Q&A
Friday, October 8, 2021
12pm - 1pm PDT/ 3pm - 4pm EDT
Sprint
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
5pm - 6pm PDT/ 8pm - 9pm EDT
Get clarity on your career vision and align them with your MBA goals. Apply the Ivy Advisors secret sauce on writing career essays.
We will cover:
Drafting aspirational career vision statements
Drafting sound short-term and long-term career goals that align with your MBA plans
Outlining and drafting various career essays
There are no prerequisites for this sprint.
02
Become a Brand.
Q&A
Friday, October 15, 2021
12pm - 1pm PDT/ 3pm - 4pm EDT
Sprint
Tuesday, October 12, 2021
5pm - 6pm PDT/ 8pm - 9pm EDT
Construct a unique and authentic personal MBA brand that helps you stand out from the competition. Formulate a winning MBA application strategy that plays to your strengths and addresses your development areas.
We will work on:
Assessing and identifying elements of your unique personal brand
Identifying gaps in your brand
Strategically align your brand with your MBA goals
To best utilize this sprint, you will need to come prepared with a clear career vision and goals.
03
Conquer the R&R.
(Resumé and Recommendation Letters)
Q&A
Friday, October 22, 2021
12pm - 1pm PDT/ 3pm - 4pm EDT
Sprint
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
5pm - 6pm PDT/ 8pm - 9pm EDT
Build an MBA resume that demonstrates your unique value proposition. Wisely choose your recommenders. Learn and apply strategies that have proven to be successful. We will work on:
Drafting and polishing an MBA resumes that stand out
Determining a recommendation letter strategy that fits your application strategy
Review of past successful best practices, templates, worksheets, and tips
To best utilize this sprint, you will need to come prepared with a clear career vision and goals, and a clear personal MBA brand.
04
Beat the Harvard Business School Essay.
Q&A
Friday, October 29, 2021
12pm - 1pm PDT/ 3pm - 4pm EDT
Sprint
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
5pm - 6pm PDT/ 8pm - 9pm EDT
Participate in a hands on intensive workshop on successfully drafting the HBS essay. Tackle specific areas that are relevant to the HBS application. We will work on:
Ways to address the HBS Essay prompt
Outlining, drafting, and refining the HBS essay
Review other relevant areas of the HBS application
To best utilize this sprint, you will need to come prepared with a clear personal brand, career vision and goals, and application strategy.
05
Beat the Stanford GSB Essays.
Q&A
Friday, November 5, 2021
12pm - 1pm PDT/ 3pm - 4pm EDT
Sprint
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
5pm - 6pm PDT/ 8pm - 9pm EDT
Participate in a hands on intensive workshop on successfully drafting the HBS essay. Tackle specific areas that are relevant to the HBS application. We will work on:
Ways to address the HBS Essay prompt
Outlining, drafting, and refining the HBS essay
Review other relevant areas of the HBS application
To best utilize this sprint, you will need to come prepared with a clear personal brand, career vision and goals, and application strategy.
06
Beat the Wharton Essays.
Q&A
Friday, November 12, 2021
12pm - 1pm PDT/ 3pm - 4pm EDT
Sprint
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
5pm - 6pm PDT/ 8pm - 9pm EDT
Participate in a hands on intensive workshop on successfully drafting the HBS essay. Tackle specific areas that are relevant to the HBS application. We will work on:
Ways to address the HBS Essay prompt
Outlining, drafting, and refining the HBS essay
Review other relevant areas of the HBS application
To best utilize this sprint, you will need to come prepared with a clear personal brand, career vision and goals, and application strategy.
FAQs
What is the difference between the Sprints and the Q&As?
Each sprint session is an instructor-led, live, hands-on workshop to work on your application. The Q&A session would be an open space for you to come in with your questions. We do this in two separate days so that you have time to reflect on what you worked on and can come back with more thought-out questions.
Are the sessions recorded?
All sessions are recorded. However, the recording will be available to those who register for all sessions only.
What is the refund policy?
All registrations are non-transferrable and non-refundable.
What if I have more questions?
If you have more questions, please email info@ivyadvisors.com.
Can I ask anything during the Q&A sessions?
Each Q&A session will cover the scope of its respective Sprint. For example, if you registered for a Sprint on Resumes and Rec. letters, we will answer questions regarding Resumes and Rec. Letters. We will not be answering questions regarding other parts of the application.
What happens after I register?
After you register, we will email you instructions on next steps, including meeting link and any pre-work materials.
What is the Ivy Advisors Playbook?
The Ivy Advisors Playbook is a digital coaching platform that gives you 24/7 access to recorded lessons, videos, articles, templates, and step-by-step instructions on every single aspect of the MBA application. Our Sprints are live, focused sessions that use the materials from the Playbook, whereas the Playbook is accessible to you at your own pace and offers a more comprehensive suite of content, spanning from pre-application to post submission. The Playbook is in its Beta mode and only available to those who register for all workshops.
Sign Up
Space is limited for our first cohort. Sign up today before prices increase!
Access to 1 Sprint of your choosing
Join the Q+A for the sprint you choose
Choose one from this list.
01 - Construct your career vision, goals, and essays
02 - Become a Brand
03 - Conquer the R&R (Resume and Rec. Letters)
04 - Beat the Harvard Business School Essay
05 - Beat the Stanford GSB Essays
06 - Beat the Wharton Essays
“If you believe your application has hit its peak potential, the Pick One Package will uncover any blind spots you may have to take your application to the next level.” - Lulu Curiel, Founder of Ivy Advisors
Access to all 6 Sprints
01 - Construct your career vision, goals, and essays02 - Become a Brand
03 - Conquer the R&R (Resume and Rec. Letters)
04 - Beat the Harvard Business School Essay
05 - Beat the Stanford GSB Essays
06 - Beat the Wharton Essays
Join Q+As for all 6 Sprints
Access to the Ivy Playbook
Access to the Ivy Community
Access to all Sprint Recordings
Free Access to New Sprints (07 and beyond) released in 2021!
“The Total Package is for the high achiever who will not take no for an answer. This package will position you for the highest chance of admissions at the most elite programs in the world.” - Lulu Curiel, Founder of Ivy Advisors
Access to Sprints 01, 02, and 03
01 - Construct your career vision, goals, and essays02 - Become a Brand
03 - Conquer the R&R (Resume and Rec. Letters)
Join Q+As for Sprints 01, 02, and 03
Access to the Ivy Community
“Based on our decade long experience in MBA Admissions Consulting, we strongly believe that the first three foundational sprints are essential to building a thoughtful application package.” - Lulu Curiel, Founder of Ivy Advisors