About MBA Admissions Counselors

Jennifer Jackson

Jennifer Jackson

Hi, I’m Jennifer Jackson, Harvard Business School MBA and personal branding expert with more than ten years of experience.

I’m a Senior MBA Admissions Counselor at Stratus.

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Academic Background

  • Northwestern University, BSJ
  • Harvard Business School, MBA

Experience

Admissions Consulting

Over the past decade, I have helped my clients gain admission to all M7 and top 20 MBA programs.

My clients have received scholarship offers totaling over $2.5M.

Post-MBA

I worked in human resources consulting at Hewitt Associates, specializing in helping organizations improve their employer brand, connect their people strategy to their business strategy, and motivate and retain the best employees.

Pre-MBA

Before earning my MBA, I worked at Edelman Public Relations, where I developed communication strategies to enhance our clients’ brands.

We’ll Work Well Together If…

  • You need help developing and communicating your personal brand. My experience encompasses working with clients on their external brands in PR, internal brands in HR, and now personal brands at Stratus.
  • You have a background or interest in writing, editing, mentoring, or human resources consulting.
  • You are a deferred enrollment applicant. I have worked with many college seniors to gain admission to M7 programs.
  • You have a nontraditional background. In addition to traditional MBA applicants, my clients have included applicants with backgrounds ranging from art to government to nonprofits.
  • You love to travel. Ask me about the round-the-world trip I took right before business school!

What My Clients Say About Working with Me

Working with Jennifer was the best decision. In every step of the way, I could always count on Jennifer to provide guidance. On top of all of this, she was genuinely invested in my success and future. Jennifer truly is the best, and I highly recommend working with her if you are considering starting the MBA application process.

MBA Class of 2026

Jennifer really helped me dig deep, and it was clear she was genuinely invested in my success. Without Jennifer’s help, I firmly believe my outcome would have been different.

MBA Class of 2026

Jennifer is such an incredible resource to have through the application journey. She worked closely with me to construct a story that was cohesive, linear, and moving that I think really made the difference in my Harvard and Wharton acceptances.

Harvard Business School MBA Class of 2025

Beyond being a friendly face during a stressful time, Jennifer provided invaluable admissions knowledge, strategy, and assistance during the essay-writing process.
[Jennifer] believed in me from the very start, which made a huge difference whenever I felt unsure of myself. With her support, the entire process was smooth and far less stressful. I truly could not have gotten into my top programs without her guidance, and I would highly recommend her to anyone applying for an MBA!!

MBA Class of 2026

I felt that Jennifer’s greatest strength was her empathy—she really cares and takes time to understand your unique story/circumstances.
Jennifer helped me discover the beauty in the ordinary. She guided me to uncover hidden gems in my story and answered many of the ‘so whats’ that I struggled with in my essays.

MBA Class of 2027

Jennifer worked with me to develop my narrative and edit my essays, prepare for interviews, and even negotiate scholarships. I ended up with a full ride to Columbia and admission into Wharton.

MBA Class of 2027

Jennifer’s approach was structured yet very personalized, making everything feel smooth and manageable. Her honest and constructive feedback was a game-changer, helping me polish my applications and put my best foot forward. I highly recommend Jennifer to anyone looking to ace the MBA application process with confidence and success.

MBA Class of 2027

Jennifer was the perfect support and sounding board during my MBA journey that yielded three M7 acceptances plus scholarships. Jennifer was a joy to work with, always responded within one to two days, and was not afraid to challenge/question for the sake of constructive feedback.

MBA Class of 2027

I can confidently say that my journey to Harvard Business School and a spot on the waitlist at Stanford wouldn’t have been possible without Jennifer’s invaluable guidance. In essence, having Jennifer as my coach was like having a steadfast supporter and mentor throughout the entire process. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone embarking on the challenging journey of MBA admissions.

Harvard Business School MBA Class of 2026

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