Kara Keenan Sweeney

Kara Keenan Sweeney
Having sat on admissions committees, reviewed countless applications, and interviewed thousands of candidates, I deeply understand what top schools are looking for. I believe that every applicant has a unique story, and my goal is to help you distill your background, highlight your experiences, and communicate your true potential in a way that resonates with admissions committees. I’m passionate about helping you navigate the admissions process, so you can confidently present your profile, reach your aspirations, and ultimately succeed on your MBA or graduate school journey.

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Area of Specialty

  • Master of Business Administration/Business School (MBA)
  • Executive MBA (EMBA)
  • Master of Laws (LLM)
  • Dual Degree MBA/MPP
  • Dual Degree MBA/MA
  • Dual Degree JD/MBA
  • Master of Public Administration (MPA)
  • International Relations Programs

What You Need to Know about Kara

  • More than 15 years of experience in MBA admissions, working for some of the world’s top business schools, including Columbia Business School, INSEAD, and The Lauder Institute’s joint degree MA/MBA program with The Wharton School and the MA/JD program with Penn Law at the University of Pennsylvania
  • BA in English and political science, Trinity College
  • MA in higher education administration, Teachers College, Columbia University
  • Lives in the Philadelphia suburbs

Why Work with Kara?

  • Kara has guided, coached, and counseled thousands of MBA and EMBA applicants, reviewed innumerable applications, sat on admissions committees, and interviewed countless applicants, including while running Wharton’s Team Based Discussions, both virtually and in person.
  • She has extensive experience in recruiting MBAs, EMBAs, and other graduate students for higher education and private sector consulting.
  • She is a former senior recruiter at McKinsey & Company who worked as a member of the global campus recruiting team, helping recruit and hire MBAs and other graduate students for summer associate internships and full-time associate roles.
  • Kara is a fan of all things Philadelphian, especially her beloved Eagles.
  • She was born in Norway; has lived in the United States, Canada, Singapore, England, and Belgium; and has traveled to more than 45 countries on five continents.
  • Outside of work, Kara is a history, theatre, and movie buff who loves to cook and try new cuisines.

What Do Kara’s Clients Say?

As a former colleague who has worked with and known Kara for almost 20 years, I can tell you that her expertise in admissions is unparalleled. She’s worked with students from all over the world, across a range of backgrounds, and has extensive experience in graduate, MBA and Executive MBA programs. If you’re looking for someone with decades of experience who understands the admissions process from every angle, Kara is the person you want on your side.

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Kara’s Clients Have Been Accepted to

  • Northwestern University, Kellogg
  • HKS MPA

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