Allison Nelson, MBA, Harvard Business School
I’ve been helping students with applications for 20+ years.
I love working with clients to discover what makes each unique, and how to craft their story to stand out with admissions officers. As the elected Editor of The Harbus (the HBS newspaper) while a student, and former President of a literary magazine and publishing company, my skills as a writer and storyteller help my clients secure offers from top schools including HBS, Wharton, Booth, Haas, INSEAD, and many more. I’ve also successfully supported applicants for specialty programs including dual degrees, deferred, executive and part-time programs.
My direct, honest, and supportive style leads to success!
Crafting Unique Stories and Building Futures
Aside from admissions work, I have extensive experience as an executive across various industries. In addition to my roles in investment banking at Credit Suisse and consulting at Bain, I've founded several companies, including a chain of wine bars, and held executive positions in start-ups and larger firms, including a publicly traded e-commerce company where I led a division of 750 employees. I've also served as an investor, board member, mentor, and contributed to due diligence, fundraising, and recruiting programs for several startups, accelerators, and VC firms.
In my community, I actively volunteer my time to mentor start-up entrepreneurs and support women in business. Additionally, I serve as a Board Member of the Harvard Business School Club of Arizona and as President of the Wellesley-in-Phoenix Alumnae Association.
I received a BA in Chinese Studies from Wellesley College. While earning my MBA from HBS and serving as the Editor-in-Chief of The Harbus, I was the VP of The Women’s Student Association. I received the President’s Award at graduation and a Harvard fellowship that provided funds for tuition.