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This package is designed for applicants ready to elevate their MBA essays and tell their story in a way that truly resonates with admissions committees. Whether you’re starting from scratch or fine-tuning existing drafts, this offering provides expert support to help you write essays that stand out. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Initial Kickoff & Planning Session: Begin with a deep dive into your background, goals, and experiences to lay the foundation for a strong, authentic narrative. - Application Strategy: Collaborate with your coach to define what makes you unique and how to strategically showcase your story across your essays. - Essay Brainstorming: Explore key experiences and themes to uncover compelling angles and identify the most powerful stories to tell. - Essay Crafting: Build clear, compelling, and well-structured essays that reflect your personal voice and align with what top programs are seeking. - Essay Editing: Refine and polish your drafts through multiple rounds of feedback to ensure clarity and impact. This package is flexible and tailored to your unique goals. Your coach will provide honest, strategic feedback to ensure your essays reflect your strengths—and help you put your best foot forward.
Compelling essays that are differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful — tailored to each school you decide to apply to
A deeper understanding of who you are, what impact you plan to have on the world, and why business schools should care
An outline and several drafts of essays that get you closer to the final polished version that will stand out to admissions teams
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
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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
5h+ of coaching