
Boluwatife Akinola
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Experienced HBS & MIT Tutor | 80+ College Admits
Studied at Harvard Business School
Worked at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
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Boluwatife’s College Qualifications
60+ people coached for College
Boluwatife has helped clients get into these schools:
Hello and welcome to my profile! With a Bachelor's degree in Mathematical Economics from MIT and an upcoming Master's from Harvard Business School, I bring a strong academic foundation to my coaching. My professional journey includes strategic roles at McKinsey & Company and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, where I honed my skills in project management and strategic planning. Over the years, I've successfully coached 80 US and international students, helping them secure admissions at competitive colleges with scholarships and financial aid. Whether you're aiming for top-tier schools or need guidance on crafting a standout application, I'm here to help you achieve your goals. Let's connect and create a personalized strategy for your success!
Boluwatife can help with:
Application Strategy
Editing
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
General Exploration
Interviews
Recommendations
Resume
School Selection
Secondary Review
Supplementary Materials
Testing & Assessments
Waitlist Strategy
Work Experience

Associate Strategy Officer
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
July 2023 - July 2024
Seconded Associate Strategy officer working on strategic initiatives to accelerate the health and economic development outcomes in Nigeria Project Management and Strategic Planning

Senior Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
September 2021 - July 2023
Admissions Committee
Project Management, Communication and +4 skills

Business Analyst
Kearney
July 2020 - August 2020
• Created automated dashboard in the wake of business transformation plan to track progress of client’s strategic growth initiatives • Streamlined business problem, identified value levers and developed business case to secure funding for client project • Presented key findings and reports to clients, senior partners and managers at the firm

Consulting Intern
NERA Economic Consulting
January 2020 - January 2020
• Reviewed expert, legal and client reports to analyze impact of negative press releases on client’s equity performance • Gathered and cleaned data to produce price reactions, earnings response co-efficient reports and other event study analysis techniques to accurately isolate causal effect on client’s equity

Undergraduate Researcher
MIT sloan
May 2019 - December 2019
• Developed over 15 Case Studies in partnership with Sloan and Rotman Schools of managements to be piloted for MIT Entrepreneurial Strategy course in Fall 2020
Boluwatife was also given offers to work at

Kearney
Education

Harvard Business School
Masters Degree, Business Administration
2024 - 2026

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor's degree, Mathematical Economics
2017 - 2021
Grade: 4.9/5.0 Activities and societies: African Students Association (President & Academic/Professional Chair) Women Business Leaders (VP Member Education) Burchard Scholar (2019/20) Data Analysis, Economics and +1 skill
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Overall Rating
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