Stratus Admissions Counseling
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Team-based admissions consulting with over 200 verified GMAT Club reviews and $40M in Merit Scholarships for clients. Want to learn more? Schedule a free Consultation.
Trusted by thousands of applicants in 50+ countries since 2006
Team-Based, Personalized Approach
Multiple experts review every application
Expert, Professional Admissions Counselors
Former adcom members and top MBA graduates
Thousands of Satisfied Clients
Trusted by applicants in 50+ countries since 2006
$40M in Merit Scholarships Since 2021
Helping clients secure significant financial awards
Why Stratus Admissions Counseling
A proven team-based approach that mirrors how admissions committees work
Team-Based Process
Stratus runs a team-based process designed to mirror how admissions committees evaluate applications. You work with a Primary Counselor, plus additional specialists who review your materials multiple times to strengthen clarity, positioning, and school fit.
Introspection-First Strategy
Their approach emphasizes introspection first, then a personalized strategy that anchors essays, LOR's , resume, and interview prep. The goal is to build a cohesive narrative that stays consistent across schools while adapting to each program's values and prompts.
"Any time the admissions process comes up, Melisa is the first person that comes to mind… her guidance… changed my life."
— Client, UCLA Anderson admit
Team-Based MBA Application Packages
Team-based support from introspection through interview prep
Prices shown are for credit card payments. ACH/bank transfer receives 3% off at checkout.
Additional Services
Flexible support for specific needs
Our Unique Approach
How Stratus's team-based process sets you up for success
Primary Counselor
Your dedicated mentor throughout the entire admissions journey
MBA Strategist
Provides multiple perspectives at key milestones
School-Specific Reviewer
Blind read mimicking how admissions committees evaluate
Proofreader
Final polish ensuring flawless grammar and punctuation
Meet Our Expert Team
Former admissions officers and MBA graduates from top programs
MBA Director
Senior MBA Admissions Counselors
MBA Admissions Counselors
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Unnati
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"Choosing Stratus was the best decision I made. Being a younger candidate, I knew my path would be difficult, but they helped me get an acceptance and a massive $140K scholarship! The team-based approach ensured I had the best version of my application ready."
M7 Program ($140K Scholarship) Admit
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Tallapoosa07
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"I was guided on how to shape my resume for business school admissions rather than just a future employer. The Zoom mock sessions for each school made a huge difference in my confidence. With their guidance, I was accepted to all three M7 schools I applied to."
3 M7 Schools Admit
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Anna Patricios
Verified Purchase
"The most useful exercise was the comprehensive introspection that helped me craft my story—it’s the reason my essays and interviews went so well. I’ve gotten into 5 out of the 8 programs I applied to with hefty scholarships!"
5 MBA Programs Admit
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Kaj Gupta
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"I had a non-traditional background and needed to craft a narrative that authentically captured my story without sounding formulaic. I wanted essays that felt personal and alive. I was accepted to five programs with full-ride scholarships to three of them."
Yale, Tuck, Wharton, Kellogg, & Haas Admits
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W. McDugald
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"As an older, non-traditional candidate planning a career pivot, the Stratus approach was crucial. They understand that applications require significant introspection and helped me dig deep. Without this help, I firmly believe my outcome would have been different."
Stanford GSB & Kellogg Admits
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Mark Hoffman
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"The entire process was made so much less stressful and more manageable. They were fantastic at adapting their approach to align with my specific career goals and needs. I was able to get into my top school and receive even more scholarship funding than I had hoped."
Top Choice (with $$$) Admit
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about working with Stratus
The free consultation is an opportunity to discuss your
background, goals, and timeline with a Stratus team member.
They'll explain how their team-based approach works, recommend
the best package or service for your needs, and answer any
questions about the admissions process. There's no obligation to
purchase.
All Stratus counselors are highly qualified, but the tiers
reflect years of experience and seniority. MBA Counselors are
experienced consultants with strong track records. Senior MBA
Counselors have additional years of experience and deeper
expertise. MBA Directors have the most extensive experience,
often including former admissions committee roles at top
programs. All tiers provide the same team-based support
structure.
Your application is reviewed by multiple specialists: a Primary
Counselor who guides your overall strategy, a Strategist who
ensures consistency across schools, School-Specific Reviewers
who provide targeted feedback for each program, and a
Proofreader who polishes your final materials. This mirrors how
admissions committees evaluate applications and ensures every
element is strengthened.
If you apply to four or more schools in Round 1 with Stratus and
do not receive any admissions offers, you can add two additional
schools in Round 2 at no extra cost. This guarantee reflects
Stratus's confidence in their process and ensures you have
multiple chances for success.
Yes! The MBA Application Fundamentals & Strategy (AFS)
program is designed as a foundation. If you decide to upgrade to
a comprehensive package within the same admissions season, the
amount you paid for AFS will be credited toward your package
price (credit amount varies by tier).
Absolutely. Stratus offers Hourly MBA Admissions Consulting for
targeted support on school selection, essay review, resume
review, short answers, recommender strategy, and interview prep.
Hourly packages range from 2 to 20 hours and are available
across all counselor tiers.
Yes. The MBA Early Edge program is designed for applicants who
plan to apply in one or more years. It provides strategic
planning, profile building guidance, and preparation support to
strengthen your candidacy before the application cycle begins.
This service is priced starting at $2,250.
Ready to Start Your Journey?
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