Meet Your MBA Admissions Coach: Tiffany Shieh
Hello and 你好!
I’m Tiffany Shieh, your MBA admissions and career coach. I’m a calm, patient, steady partner on the long road to your MBA offers.
As a former Deloitte consultant and Microsoft business strategist, I helped executives untangle ambiguity, craft compelling strategies, and prepare for critical decisions. As a coach, I do the same for you — helping you connect the dots in your experiences, tell your stories effectively, and step into your MBA with confidence and clarity.
Whether you’re aiming to tell a more compelling story, clarify your goals, or simply make the process easier and more efficient, I’m here to help you navigate it with strategy, passion, and a lot of career wisdom.
Why Top MBA Applicants Trust Me
I use my background in consulting and tech and my passion for supporting others to help each of my clients aim high in their MBA applications while advancing their career goals in the process.
Here are some of my resume details:
- I got my BS in Business Administration and BA in Psychology from UC Berkeley and my MBA from Berkeley-Haas.
- I worked as a consultant at Deloitte for 5 years, including ~2 years in a role managing others.
- I worked as a senior business planner at Microsoft, leading cross-functional teams to land executive decisions including pricing, product offerings, and sales targets
- And I’ve spent the last 3 years coaching aspiring leaders to land job offers at top companies including BCG, Bain, Google, Amazon, and more.
I understand what it takes to be successful in the MBA application process. I gained admission to Berkeley-Haas, Wharton, and UCLA. I love partnering with others to help them uncover their potential. Through active listening and thoughtful guidance, I support people in pursuing what matters most to them.
You have had a bigger impact on me than you know as I often reflect on our conversations over the last year and a half. You've really been there with me through some of my hardest times, whether you knew it or not, and I want to thank you! Thank you for not giving up on me, thank you for believing in me, and thank you for being judgement free as well as genuine.”
How I Help You Get Into Your Dream MBA Program
The MBA application journey is tough.
It is a deeply personal challenge of self-discovery, defining goals, and crafting compelling narratives that are both ambitious and realistic – all while balancing competing work and life priorities.
That’s where MBA Protocol and I come in.
At MBA Protocol, I help you:
Clarify your story: Weave your past, present, and future into a clear, authentic narrative.
Elevate your applications: Develop standout resumes, essays, recommendations, and interview approaches so that your strengths shine with clarity and impact.
Choose the right programs: Target MBA programs that align with your personal goals and professional aspirations.
Navigate the process with confidence: Stay organized, leverage expert insights, and prepare strategically for each step of the way
Whether you're applying to Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, my alma mater, Haas, or any other program, I’ll guide you to craft applications that reflect the best, most authentic version of you and help you grow in the process.
My Story: From Management Consulting to Tech to MBA Admissions Coach
For more than a decade, I followed a conventional path for a business major. I started my career at Deloitte Consulting, working on projects across various functions including strategy, innovation, process transformation, and mergers & acquisitions. Along the way, I earned my MBA at Berkeley-Haas and later worked at Microsoft developing business strategies for hardware devices.
As I reflected on my academic and professional career, the most interesting and rewarding experiences always traced back to developing others and building 1:1 connections. When I look back on my time at Deloitte, one highlight that stands out is writing letters of recommendation for a direct report who was accepted to top MBA programs including Harvard and Wharton. One of my proudest accomplishments is not a project deliverable, firm initiative, or a promotion. What I loved was playing a part in another individual’s journey to unlock new possibilities.
A few years ago, I took the plunge and became a career coach. Now, I feel energized by supporting the next generation of leaders to gain clarity, convey their story in a meaningful way, and realize their potential.
Fun Facts and Why We’ll Probably Enjoy this Journey Together
- Cross-cultural Connector: I grew up in the US and Taiwan. I speak English and Mandarin fluently, and a little bit of Taiwanese.
- Nature Walker: I enjoy connecting with nature at a leisurely pace.
- Culinary Adventurer: I love trying new foods, particularly those from different cultures.
- Chief Family Strategist: I have two lovely daughters and two corgis.
Ready to Start Your MBA Journey?
If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building a powerful, authentic MBA application, I’m here to help.
Working with an MBA admissions coach at MBA Protocol means you’ll have expert guidance, clear structure, deep insight — and a few much-needed laughs along the way.
Whether you’re aiming for Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Booth, or any other top program, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
🎯 Step one is easy: Take 3 minutes to fill out this short form and tell us a little about yourself. Once we get it, well reach out to schedule a call to move your MBA dreams forward.
You've got the potential. Let's make sure the world sees it.
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