Meghan Ellis Stanisz

Meghan Ellis Stanisz is an experienced MBA Admissions Consultant working independently since July 2017, helping clients navigate the admissions process at top MBA programs with demonstrated success. She brings insider knowledge from her time at The Wharton School, where she served as MBA Admissions Application Reader from October 2015 to April 2017, reviewing applications for one of the world's top MBA programs. From August 2010 to January 2015, she worked as Associate Director for Admissions and Marketing at the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, managing admissions for the dual-degree program combining an MBA from Wharton or a JD from Penn Law with an MA in International Studies from Penn's School of Arts and Sciences.

Her admissions expertise spans application review, marketing and recruitment for highly selective graduate business programs. From September 2009 to June 2010, she served as a Graduate Assistant at Penn GSE's Executive Doctorate Program in Higher Education Management. Earlier career roles included Human Resources Associate at Towers Perrin from 2008 to 2009, College Relations and Human Resources Associate at Aramark from 2007 to 2008, and Intern and Consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton from 2004 to 2006. Her diverse professional background informs her ability to coach clients on presenting compelling professional stories and career goals in MBA applications.

Meghan holds an M.S.Ed. in Higher Education from the University of Pennsylvania, where she worked as a graduate assistant, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs from Lehigh University. Her graduate work focused on higher education management, giving her deep insight into admissions operations and student success strategies at elite institutions. She leverages this experience to provide targeted guidance on essays, recommendations, interviews and overall application strategy for MBA candidates.

Services Offered

• MBA admissions application strategy and review
• Essay coaching and editing for business school applications
• Interview preparation for top MBA programs
• Resume and recommendation letter guidance
• Career goal articulation and post-MBA planning
• Dual-degree program admissions support (MBA/MA, MBA/JD)
• Application timeline management and deadline strategy