
Arush Kalra
Studied at University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Works at Boston Consulting Group
Available tomorrow at 11:00 PM UTC
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About Arush
I’m a Chicago Booth MBA and current consultant at BCG in Houston, where I work across Climate & Sustainability, Private Equity, and Operations. Before business school, I built my career in engineering and decarbonization roles across US and Australia before transitioning into strategy in the U.S. That international, cross-functional path gives me a practical perspective on positioning complex backgrounds for top MBA programs and MBB recruiting. At Booth, I served as a Career Adviser and Admissions Ambassador, mentoring applicants and students on essays, interviews, and consulting recruiting. I’ve seen what works and what doesn’t, from both sides of the table. I specialize in helping candidates with international profiles, technical backgrounds, or non-traditional stories craft sharp, differentiated narratives. For consulting candidates, I focus on structured thinking, clear communication, and executive presence. My coaching style is direct, structured, and honest. I’ll push you where needed, refine your thinking, and help you present a compelling, confident version of yourself.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I’ve benefited from strong mentors at critical inflection points, during my MBA applications and throughout MBB recruiting. Clear, candid feedback made the difference for me, and I want to provide that same clarity to others. Breaking into top MBA programs and consulting firms isn’t just about credentials. It’s about positioning, structure, and storytelling under pressure. Many strong candidates undersell themselves or struggle to translate technical or international experiences into impact-driven narratives. I enjoy helping candidates bridge that gap. There’s real satisfaction in watching someone go from “I think I’m ready” to actually performing at the level required to get in. If you’re serious about improving, I’m happy to work with you.
Work Experience

Consultant - Senior Consultant
Boston Consulting Group
September 2025 - Present
Associate / Senior Associate
NextGen Growth Partners
January 2025 - June 2025

VC Associate
Earth Finance
January 2025 - March 2025

Summer Consultant
Boston Consulting Group
June 2024 - August 2024
Climate & Sustainability practice area

Manager, Product
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
June 2023 - August 2023
Pre-MBA Internship at an early stage start up Product Operations, Product Management and +4 skills
Arush was also given offers to work at

Bain & Company

McKinsey & Company
Education

University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
2023 - 2025
Activities and societies: Co-chair of Booth Energy Group, Admissions Fellow, Australia Country Captain & Career Advisor Kellogg Energy & Sustainability Case Competition 2024 Management Consulting Group, Booth Technology Group, Booth Partners Club GMAT 750 (98th percentile)
University of Western Australia
Master of Science - MS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2017 - 2019
Grade: Distinction Activities and societies: IEEE, IET Matlab, Python and +1 skill
Arush was also personally admitted to

Columbia Business School
Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)

London Business School
Yale School of Management