
Austin Lam
MBA Career Coach for those targeting Management Consulting and PE
Admissions Committee at Chicago Booth
Works at Fidelity Investments
Available Saturday
Starting at 3:00 PM UTC
Questions? Start chatting with this coach before you get started.
Austin's Offerings
Custom hourly · $69/hr
Get help with Application Strategy, Ding Analysis, and .
Austin’s MBA Qualifications
The MBA admissions process can be overwhelming—juggling GMAT/GRE preparation, crafting essays, and securing recommendation letters, all while managing a full-time job. I've been in your shoes, preparing my applications while working in Private Equity, and I want to share my insights to help you focus on what truly matters and what makes a significant difference in your application. As a current MBA student and Admissions Fellow at Chicago Booth, I have firsthand experience and a deep understanding of the admissions landscape. My professional background spans management consulting at BCG and software growth equity investing at Pacific Lake, providing me with expertise in multiple common post-MBA career paths. I can help you craft a compelling narrative that highlights your unique strengths and experiences. Together, we’ll develop a personalized strategy to maximize your chances of gaining admission to your target schools, setting you on the path to a successful and fulfilling MBA journey and career.
Austin can help with:
Application Strategy
Ding Analysis
Editing
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Interviews
Recommendations
Resume
School Selection
Secondary Review
Waitlist Strategy
Work Experience

MBA Associate
Fidelity Investments
2024 - Present

Private Equity Associate
Pacific Lake Partners
2021 - 2023
SaaS Growth Equity Investing

Management Consulting
Boston Consulting Group
2019 - 2021
Corporate Finance & Strategy, People & Organization, Turnaround & Restructuring

Associate
PwC
October 2017 - January 2019
M&A Advisory
Austin was also given offers to work at

J.P. Morgan & Co.

Houlihan Lokey

EY

KPMG
Education

Chicago Booth
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2023 - 2025
Admissions Committee Experience
1898 Scholar

University of Southern California
BS, Business Administration & Accounting
2013 - 2017
Admissions Committee Experience
Magna Cum Laude Trustee Scholar (Full Tuition Merit Scholar)