
Austin Lam
MBA Career Coach for those targeting Management Consulting and PE
Admissions Committee at Chicago Booth
Works at Fidelity Investments
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
September 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)