Krasina Koleva

Consultant Bio

Krasina “Krasi” is an accomplished consultant and educator with a strong background in Economics and International Relations, graduating magna cum laude from Mount Holyoke College on a full academic scholarship. She has navigated challenging career landscapes, starting as a paralegal at a major law firm during the 2008-2009 recession before becoming a Healthcare Consultant at a Boston start-up. Krasi furthered her education by earning an MBA from Cornell University, where she also worked in the Admissions Office, enhancing her insights into the application process.

With over four years of experience in MBA admissions consulting, she has successfully guided students into top programs like Wharton and INSEAD. Krasi’s professional journey includes roles in life sciences consulting and a recent promotion to Contract Commercial Manager for a U.S. tech company, where she mentors junior team members. Passionate about helping others achieve their dreams, she brings a deep understanding of cross-cultural communication and a natural ability to listen and support her clients.

Primary Expertise: MBA admissions, Master of Finance, General Management admissions

Complimentary Expertise: Healthcare Management, Management for IT companies

Company Information

Crimson Education empowers MBA applicants with end-to-end support for their US, UK, or European business school applications — from strategic school selection, test preparation, to personal branding, essays, extracurricular mentoring, and rigorous interview coaching.

Crimson MBA’s results speak for themselves: since 2018, over 90% of our M7 applicants have secured at least one offer, with more than 65% receiving multiple offers. We also maintain an exceptional 98% placement rate at top European programs such as INSEAD, LBS, Oxford, and Cambridge.

With dedicated Crimson MBA teams across the US and globally, we specialize in helping both domestic and international candidates navigate the complex and often opaque admissions landscape. Many of our international applicants arrive having been told “aren’t M7 material”- and we take pride in consistently proving that narrative wrong. Crimson Education’s global perspective, combined with deep local insights, empowers our clients to stand out at the world’s most competitive business schools.

By blending data-driven strategy, insider insights, and unparalleled mentorship, Crimson Education transforms ambitious candidates into standout admits at the world’s most competitive business schools.

Menu of Services and Associated Costs

Free Candidacy Assessment

Begin your journey with a complimentary, expert-led evaluation of your profile and candidacy potential.

Business School Launchpad

Enjoy boundless coaching sessions, receive bespoke, expert guidance, and let us manage your entire application roadmap. Our Launchpad packages are meticulously designed to transform your business schools aspirations into reality, providing you with an all-encompassing suite of services tailored to elevate every aspect of your application.