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This is Leland’s premiere package for early starters—designed for serious applicants who are more than 12 months out from deadlines and aiming for the most competitive MBA programs in the world, including Harvard, Stanford GSB, Wharton, and other top schools. You’ll work closely with an expert coach to get ahead of the application process, focusing on foundational elements that will position you for success. This package is ideal for those who want to be intentional, thoughtful, and thoroughly prepared by the time application season arrives. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Profile Assessment: Get an in-depth review of your candidacy—what’s working well, where you can improve, and how to close any gaps. - Timeline Building: Lay out a clear action plan so you know what to focus on and when to ensure you're ready for the year ahead. - Application Strategy: Develop a strong personal narrative and map out the experiences and achievements that support it. - School Selection: Explore programs that align with your aspirations and start building a thoughtful target list. - Recommender Planning: Identify ideal recommenders and create a smart plan to build and maintain those relationships. - Extracurricular Planning: Strategize around your involvement and identify opportunities to deepen your impact or expand your profile. - Test Prep Planning: Create a study approach for the GMAT or GRE that aligns with your goals and timeline. - Narrative Planning: Begin early brainstorming to shape your story and prepare for standout essays and other application components. This package gives you the space and guidance to approach your MBA journey with clarity and purpose. By starting early, you’ll set yourself up for a confident and competitive application process.
A clear application strategy
Two (or more) recommenders selected and being actively prepared
A clear plan for extra-curricular involvement (if needed)
A timeline that you are confident in and can stick to
A clear profile assessment that leaves you knowing where you need to improve/strengthen your candidacy
A clear plan for test prep (if needed)
An understanding of the schools you plan to apply to
A narrative you are excited to build on and write about
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
Recommendations
School Selection
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
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Joined September 2024
5.0
One of only 23 consultants with 100+ P&Q reviews — $295/hour for 20+ hours
REPUTATION - Poets & Quants’ top consultant, client satisfaction score, or boutique firm lists six of the last seven years - In 2026, Poets & Quants ranked Greg #9 in the U.S. and Avanti Prep one of the top boutique firms - Among P&Q's most reviewed consultants, Greg has one of the highest ratings and *the lowest hourly rate* EXPERIENCE - One of only 23 MBA admissions consultants worldwide with 100+ lifetime reviews on Poets & Quants - In doing this full-time since 2017, I've amassed 7,000+ hours of client-facing admissions experience - These are key differentiators in a market otherwise defined by inconsistency and part-time practitioners SAVINGS - Other consultants with 100+ reviews charge an average of $495 per hour — most of my clients pay $295 - Avanti Prep's rates "remain one of the least expensive in the industry" (Poets & Quants, 2023) - "Among the top advisors, the least expensive is Greg Guglielmo of Avanti Prep" (Poets & Quants, 2020) RESULTS - Our lifetime HBS-Stanford admit rate is 42% — nearly 5x the baseline for the top two programs in the world - My Harvard-Stanford Interview Prep success rate is 78% — this success extends up and down the rankings - Our military clients' aggregate H/S/W admit rate is 73% and Sloan/Booth/Kellogg admit rate is 88% SCHOLARSHIPS - Since Avanti Prep's founding in 2017, 53% of our clients' offers have included merit scholarship awards - In the last two years, our clients' average merit award was $84,176 per school (i.e., not total across schools) - Nearly two-thirds (64%) of our lifetime Booth admits have received merit scholarships (average $65,086) TESTIMONIALS - My client reviews are among the most detailed and transparent you'll find anywhere - I've worked with a lot of applicants who previously worked with other firms — read and compare! - Consistently lauded for providing an unmatched level of quality, commitment, and personal care
6h of coaching