Derek Whang
Kellogg MBA | Craft MBA Applications That Stand Out
Studied at Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
Worked at Widus Partners
Wide open availability until middle of August, then will move to evenings and weekends.
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Derek's Offerings
Custom hourly · $79/hr
Get help with Editing, Essays, and .
Derek also coaches for Private Equity and Management Consulting. View all.
Derek’s MBA Qualifications
Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management, I bring a wealth of experience in both admissions and professional consulting. As a former interviewer, I have firsthand insight into what top schools are looking for in applicants. I've helped others with their admissions journey to both Kellogg and Wharton. Whether you're looking to refine your application strategy or need guidance on essays and interviews, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and craft a winning application together!
Derek can help with:
Editing
Essays
General Exploration
Resume
Derek also coaches for Private Equity and Management Consulting. View all.
Work Experience
MBA Intern
Widus Partners
June 2025 - March 2026
Founded in 2010, Widus Partners was established to provide practical solutions and advice to start-ups and mid-market businesses in Asia and the US. We have since expanded our service offerings to include investment and business advisory for private and publicly listed companies and have become a premier boutique investment firm, sourcing and investing in proprietary deals in conjunction with our strategic and financial co-investors. Our Philosophy Widus aims to be long-term business partners, creating tangible value to our portfolio companies. We support entrepreneurs grow their businesses with our diverse business expertise and global network of professionals that span multiple locations and industries.
Associate / Senior Associate
Kelso & Co.
January 2022 - July 2024
Associate - Lead Associate
Dorilton Capital
August 2020 - January 2022
Strategy & Operations Team Market Sizing, Growth Strategies and +5 skills
Associate Consultant/Senior Associate Consultant
L.E.K. Consulting
October 2017 - July 2020
Project experience includes 20+ commercial and vendor due diligence for private equity and corporate clients, as well as growth strategy for corporate clients across a range of industrial and healthcare verticals Due Diligence, Market Sizing and +3 skills
Education
Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2024 - 2026
Dartmouth College
Bachelor of Arts, Government
2013 - 2017