
David X.
5.0
(15)
McGill & Columbia | Canada & UK University Admissions
Studied at Columbia Business School
Works at Manulife Investment Management
Available tomorrow at 5:30 PM UTC
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David's Coaching Offerings

Write Powerful College Essays
Expert help to brainstorm, draft, and polish winning college essays
Starting at $3605h+ of coaching

Get Into Your Dream College — Complete Package
Expert help on your applications, including essays, activities, and more
Starting at $2,00020h+ of coaching

Final College Application Review
Polish every part of your application before you submit
Starting at $2253h+ of coaching
Custom hourly
Get help with Financial Aid & Scholarships, Editing, and .
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David’s College Qualifications
David has helped clients get into these schools:
As a McGill University alumnus who was also admitted to institutions like the University of Toronto, the University of Edinburgh, and Columbia University, I am passionate about helping driven and diverse candidates navigate their Canada & UK University application journeys and beyond! Having gone through this process myself, I’ve gained valuable tools and insights to craft compelling, authentic applications that speak to admissions teams. No matter where you are in the process, let’s work together to tell your story—book an intro call today!
David can help with:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
David also coaches for MBA and Master’s Programs. View all.
About David
Hi, I'm David! I grew up primarily in Toronto, but for the past few years I have been studying and working in Montreal. Throughout my grad school journey, I have personally been admitted to schools such as Columbia & UChicago. With the insights I gained through my own application process, I want to help you land your dream acceptance(s)! My background spans several areas of finance, as well as pro-bono work across North America and Latin America, giving me a unique perspective on how to tie professional achievements to personal values as you craft your one-of-a-kind narrative. In addition to MBA programs, I also offer coaching for Canada and UK college applications as well as MPP/MPA admissions. Whether you're preparing to enter an elite MBA program, aiming for top-tier policy schools, or navigating competitive undergraduate admissions, let’s get there together!
Work Experience
Analyst
Manulife Investment Management
June 2025 - Present
Summer Analyst
BNP Paribas
May 2024 - August 2024
Summer Analyst
BMO
May 2022 - August 2022
Education
Columbia Business School
MBA, Deferred

McGill University
Bachelors, Finance
David was also personally admitted to
University of Chicago
University of Toronto
15 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
David has helped clients get into these schools: