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Melisa Prevost

Melisa Prevost

Hi, I’m Melisa Prevost, Berkeley Haas MBA and alumni interviewer with more than ten years of experience.

I’m a Senior MBA Admissions Counselor at Stratus.

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Academic Background

  • University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, BS in General Engineering
  • University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business, MBA

Experience

Admissions Consulting

I have worked with hundreds of clients and influenced thousands of applications.

My clients have been accepted to all the top 20 business schools and have received more than $10M in scholarships.

I was recognized by Poets&Quants as one of a small group of MBA admissions consultants with a perfect customer satisfaction rating.

Admissions Committee

I spent ten years as an alumni interviewer at Berkeley Haas, where I wanted to hop across the table to help the people I was interviewing. Now, I can do that!

Post-MBA

My background is in operations—first at Home Depot and then at Success Academy Charter Schools.

Pre-MBA

Before earning my MBA, I worked as a supply chain and operations consultant for Kurt Salmon Associates (which has since been acquired by Accenture) and an operations manager at OurHouse.com, an early VC-based startup that was acquired by Amazon.

We’ll Work Well Together If…

  • You are looking for a partner and a cheerleader through this process. I enjoy spending the time to get to know you and your unique story.
  • You have a passion for social impact or education and are looking for a way to make a difference in your future.
  • You have moved a lot or value an international perspective. I have lived in 13 different cities in the United States and four different countries!
  • You have a technical or nontraditional background. I leverage my diverse professional background to help identify what is important for an admissions team to know.

What My Clients Say About Working with Me

Apart from her incredibly valuable expertise, Melisa was an absolute joy to work with! Without fail, she showed up to all of our interactions with infectious optimism and a big smile.

MBA Class of 2027

Overall, Melisa was a source of unwavering support and confidence during what for many is an extremely stressful process. Her constructive feedback and encouraging words provided me with the assurance I needed to put my best foot forward. I wholeheartedly recommend Melisa to anyone seeking a compassionate and highly knowledgeable MBA admissions counselor.

MBA Class of 2026

In essence, I wholeheartedly recommend Melisa to anyone embarking on the path of applying for graduate studies, as her expertise, clarity in thought, personalized approach, and steadfast commitment makes her an invaluable asset in the pursuit of a successful application.

MBA Class of 2026

Melisa was a constant source of support and encouragement. I always felt she genuinely cared about me and was invested in my success.
[Melisa’s] thoughtfulness and knowledge of the admissions process (and individual schools) helped me to shape my own preferences, as well as provide me with excellent advice on essays, interviews, etc. I was very grateful to be admitted to several of my top choice schools—a position I would not have been in without Melisa!

MBA Class of 2027

Working with Melisa was one of the best decisions I made during the MBA application process. She provided thoughtful, strategic advice throughout my application process, yet always empowered me to make the final decision, never pressuring me towards a choice I wasn’t comfortable with.

MBA Class of 2027

I had such a great experience working with Melisa. She’s attentive, responsive, and extremely knowledgeable. Her advice was always very well thought out, and she used our time efficiently and effectively. I would highly recommend Melisa for anyone wanting to get their MBA!

MBA Class of 2026

I cannot recommend Melisa highly enough! Over the past year, she was an absolute game-changer in helping me achieve my dream of getting into Columbia Business School.

Columbia Business School MBA Class of 2027

What really sets Melisa apart is her personal touch. She genuinely cared about my journey and was always available to answer questions, provide encouragement, and offer support. I never felt like just another client—she made me feel like a priority every step of the way.
From the very first call I had with Melisa about my MBA application, I could truly feel that the person on the other side knows her stuff and really wants the best outcome for you. Throughout the journey, Melisa remains consistently supportive and cheering, demonstrating her sincere desire for nothing but the best, making the whole application process very enjoyable.

MBA Class of 2024

I felt at ease knowing I had [Melisa’s] support and guidance throughout this journey: I felt like she was truly in my corner and wanted what was best for me. In the end, with Melisa’s help, I was able to get into both of my dream schools.

MBA Class of 2026

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