Sophie Hilaire

Consultant

Stratus Admissions Counseling

United States

Net Promoter Score: 9.67

Consultant Bio

Academic Background
United States Military Academy at West Point, BS in Management, minor in Environmental Engineering
The Wharton School, MBA, Operations

Professional Background
• Captain in the US Army
• 5 years at McKinsey & Company

Select Admissions Counseling Accomplishments
• For the past seven years, Sophie’s deep exposure to a wide range of schools has helped candidates gain admission to top MBA programs such as Stanford, Wharton, Columbia Business School, Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, London Business School, the Yale School of Management, and UVA Darden
• Sophie also supported Wharton’s admissions team in screening applicants and preparing first-year MBAs for consulting interviews, and she assisted McKinsey’s recruiting team in screening veteran applicants. This gives her an extra layer of insight into what top MBA programs and firms are looking for, from an admissions team’s perspective
• She also has valuable insight into merit-based scholarships, should that be of interest to you. Sophie’s clients have been awarded up to 100% of their tuition in merit-based scholarships

Location
Sophie is a homesteader/farmer in rural Kentucky

You might enjoy working with Sophie if
• You are an entrepreneur/founder. Sophie loves working with entrepreneurs and people with big visions, having founded and led two nonprofit CrossFit gyms herself
• You are a consultant, or are interested in a consulting career post-graduation. Having spent nearly 5 years as a strategy consultant with McKinsey & Company and supported their recruiting team, Sophie has valuable insight into what top firms are looking for and how applicants should position themselves
• You are passionate about sports, the outdoors, or achieving big goals. Sophie trained and summited Mount Everest while working at McKinsey, and she holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon in full military uniform. She loves helping clients tell the richness of their stories beyond professional and academic pursuits
• You are a veteran. Sophie is particularly seasoned in translating the nuances of military experience into what top MBA programs seek in their incoming classes

Company Information

With Stratus Admissions Counseling, you don’t just work closely with an experienced MBA admissions consultant to optimize every part of your application. You work with an entire team of specialists who provide extensive feedback throughout the process. From crafting your essays to conducting mock interviews, this team-based approach ensures you stand out and get accepted into your dream business school. We’ve successfully worked with applicants on Harvard Business School admissions, Stanford MBA admissions, and Wharton MBA admissions, among others.

Menu of Services and Associated Costs

Comprehensive MBA admissions consulting services with a team of dedicated MBA consultants, primarily from top schools with a minimum of two years admissions experience. The team is made up of a Primary MBA Consultant, Senior Strategist, Secondary Reviewer, Qualified Proofreader, and Account Manager. Comprehensive guidance is offered per school to maximize chances of admission.
Consulting Includes:

School selection
Strategy Building
Profile & Resume Evaluation/Suggestions
Recommender Selection/Coaching
Essay Outlining
Essay Drafting
Essay Feedback
Essay Proofreading
Application
Interview Prep
Scholarship Negotiation and Waitlist Strategy (if needed)

Standard Package

1 School: $5600

2 Schools: $7700

3 Schools: $9400

Feature 4+ School Guarantee*

4 Schools: $11000

5 Schools: $12200

6 Schools: $13200

7 Schools: $14000

School Add-On: $2100

Location: United States

Email: sophie.hilaire@stratusadmissions.com

Website: http://stratusadmissionscounseling.com/

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P&Q Consultant Reviews

  • Sophie Helped Me Believe In Myself & Get Into My Dream Program!
    6 months ago
    Initially, I wasn't going to hire a consultant to help with my application process. I felt that I could do it on my own. However, one month (!!) before the deadlines, I realized I wasn't sure how to tell my story in its entirety. I wanted to capture the depth and richness of my experiences. I am SO glad that I decided to work with Sophie. From our intro call alone, I knew that it would be a fruitful partnership. She helped me draw out my best qualities and showcase my unique background. She provided very clear, actionable feedback, which helped me finalize my essays in no time. It also helped that we got along and I felt she understood me. I felt supported throughout the ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Thank You, Sophie!
    6 months ago
    Sophie is nothing short of amazing. She took me in last minute (2 months before deadline) and helped me create an accelerated plan to get my scores and essays and questions together and I don't think I could have gotten into my M7s without her help. I was coming in with a 3.0 GPA and a bottom 20% GMAT, and it was through my interactions with Sophie that I was able to help capture my story and really define the goals I wanted out of my MBA. Other consultants from other companies tried to pigeonhole me into top 20 programs, but Sophie believed in me and gave me so much of her time so I could put my best food forward. I really couldn’t have ...
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  • A Very Trustworthy Advisor During The Application Process
    6 months ago
    With Sophie's help, I applied to 3 M7 schools, one top 15 school, and was accepted to all with scholarship (one with a full-ride). Sophie helped me build my application from the bottom up. I had an 7-hour package with Sophie, yet I felt as if I had one of the top-tier comprehensive packages that go for thousands of dollars more. I think the reason for this is the reflective exercises and activities that helped illuminate how I was going to stand out via my essays. With Sophie, I also built a rock-solid resume that became the backbone to my applications. During our calls, I felt heard and respected. I was seen as an individual, and not a profile. Other consultants may lead you to ...
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    Annie L
    MBA Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Sophie Got Me Into Stanford!
    6 months ago
    Sophie is the MBA counselor you need if you’re driven, ambitious and want to give your best shot to colleges you consider beyond your dreams Results: Going to Stanford - Admitted to 3 M7s, waitlisted at 2 other M7s. Background: I’m an Indian applicant from the most ‘overrepresented’ demographic there could be. I had exploratory calls with 14 different counselors, both locally and beyond. Within the first 15 minutes, Sophie helped me identify strengths in my application that everyone else (including me) had overlooked. From the outset, I knew working with her was going to be one of my best decisions. I’ve identified some dimensions one can evaluate MBA counselors on, and shared my experience with Sophie on each below: 1. Empathy - Producing great essays for ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Thank You, Sophie!
    2 years ago
    I got accepted to my dream school and received a generous scholarship offer, despite having a GPA and GMAT score lower than the school's average and I could not have done it without the help from Sophie and the rest of the Stratus team. Sophie was an incredible mentor throughout this whole process, she help me frame my story in a way that was genuine but also highlighted characteristics that would leave an impression on the admission committee. Stratus was the best investment I made during this whole application process and I would absolutely recommend Stratus Consulting to anyone who wants to get into the best B-school possible.
    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Thanks, Sophie
    2 years ago
    It was an absolute pleasure working with Sophie. She always made herself available to answer any questions I had about the MBA process. She helped me brainstorm my personal statement that reflected on personal and professional strengths. She was always rooting for my success and helped me navigate which MBA programs I should consider. (I look forward to attending Pepperdine). She has a very impressive background and is great to speak with if you are looking to work in consulting or strategy post-MBA. Thanks, Sophie!
    Cassie B
    Part-Time MBA Class of 2023 Admit
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