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Rachel Erickson Hee

Highlights & Achievements

      • Stanford GSB Alum & Arjay Miller Scholar
      • 18+ Years as a Stanford GSB Interviewer
      • Professional Experience Across Consulting, Venture Capital, Tech Startup, & Media
      • Extensive Editing Experience in the Publishing Industry
      • BA in Economics & Political Science from Yale University

Rachel Erickson Hee brings a rare combination of editorial expertise and deep admissions insight to Fortuna, honed over nearly two decades as a Stanford GSB interviewer. She has worked with candidates from every sector – non-profits to finance, tech to retail – helping them pinpoint what makes their story compelling and memorable to an admissions committee.

Prior to her coaching career, Rachel worked as a consultant at BCG and Bessemer Venture Partners before blending her business and publishing passions at Barnesandnoble.com, Reader’s Digest, and various start-ups in the digital space. Her sharp editorial eye ensures that every essay, resume, and response her clients submit is not only authentic, but also punchy, polished, and strategic.

A Stanford GSB alum and Arjay Miller Scholar, Rachel is passionate about helping candidates recognize their value and articulate it with clarity. Whether you come from a traditional MBA background or a more unconventional path, she’s skilled at pulling out the stories that highlight your impact and potential.

Rachel grew up in North Carolina but has lived in New York City for the past 25 years. She’s a lover of ballet, Korean dramas, thrillers, fantasy novels, and Liverpool FC. She’s the mother of two college students – and can confirm she enjoys working with MBA applicants way more than advising her own kids with their undergrad apps!

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Q&A with Rachel

What’s your coaching superpower?

My superpower is identifying what is unique and compelling about a candidate and what will stand out to an MBA Admissions committee – whether the candidate has a typical profile or comes from a non-traditional industry. I know how to ask the right questions to inspire a candidate to reveal the stories that speak to who they are and why they’re impressive, not just what they did. My background in publishing also gives me extra communications muscle to make an application clearer, punchier, and more effective.

Why are you passionate about coaching?

Every MBA applicant I meet has something special to offer, and I love finding out what that is. The more I probe, the more I find out the reasons why that applicant would be a great addition to a business school class. It gives me a tremendous amount of pleasure to hear the candidates’ experiences and help shape them into a story that reflects them at their best.

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