Joshua C.
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Studied at Harvard Business School
Works at Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
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About Joshua
Hey! My name is Joshua — I'm originally from Singapore and am a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University. I recently navigated the deferred MBA admissions process and earned admits to Harvard, Wharton, and Columbia — as an Asian international student without the typical brand-name firms on my resume — so I intricately understand how to craft a standout profile against the odds. Over the years, I’ve distilled my experiences into a coaching style that’s helped 50+ students break into top internships, jobs, and academic programs. My approach is direct, structured, and no-fluff: sharp frameworks, honest feedback, and tailored strategy. If you're serious about competing at the highest level, I'm here to help you get there. Whether you're a domestic or international student, with a traditional background or not, I cover all angles. My experiences lie at the intersection of finance, technology, and public policy. I'm currently working for the Singapore government honing economic policies that advance my country's long-term growth, and I also interned across the financial services and investment management industries during my college summers. Before CMU, I served two years in the Singapore Army as a sniper and paratrooper. If my profile resonates with you, let’s chat!
Why do I coach?
I spent a year and a half navigating the deferred MBA admissions process during my junior and senior years, meticulously planning, strategizing, and reworking my profile—often feeling like I was stumbling around in the dark. I couldn’t have made it through without the help of mentors who offered guidance and perspective at just the right moments. But coaching for me goes beyond the application itself. As an international student, I know what it feels like to be an outsider in a new environment, facing unfamiliar challenges. I want to help you overcome that same feeling. Having been through the process myself, I offer empathetic support and honest feedback, using my experience to help you streamline your journey and push confidently toward your goals. Together, we’ll transform your grit into a compelling story that opens doors to the world’s top MBA programs. Working with me won’t just get you through the MBA process; you’ll walk away with a deep, unshakable confidence in your story that stays with you far beyond the application.
Work Experience
Management Associate
Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore
July 2025 - Present
Refining fiscal policies that advance Singapore's long-term growth.
Tepper Finance Group - President
Carnegie Mellon University
September 2021 - May 2025
I led Carnegie Mellon University's largest undergraduate finance organization focused on professional development, helping place ~50 CMU students per year into investment banking, sales & trading, investing, & research roles on Wall Street. (tepperfinancegroup.org) I also managed infrastructure, recruitment, and training of the Tartan Student Fund, our undergraduate long-only investment fund managing a $120K portion of CMU's endowment. Across both clubs, I have personally mentored students to secure coveted roles at firms like Evercore, Perella Weinberg, Moelis, Jefferies, Wells Fargo and Point72.
Equity Research Summer Associate (New York City)
Wolfe Research,
June 2024 - August 2024
Worked on the II #1-ranked Healthcare Services Equity Research team on Wall Street, covering American health insurance companies, hospitals, and pharmacies.
Strategy Consulting Summer Associate (New York City)
Alvarez & Marsal
June 2023 - August 2023
Worked on the Transfer Pricing team, advising multinational clients on cross-border tax strategy: shaping intercompany pricing models, functional analyses, and compliance frameworks across jurisdictions.
Summer Investment Analyst (Singapore)
Continuum Alpha Wealth Management
June 2022 - August 2022
Worked for a Singaporean family office to structure investment solutions across private equity and private credit for institutional and accredited investors.
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA
Admitted to the 2+2 deferred MBA program
The Wharton School (UPenn)
MBA
Admitted to the Moelis Advance Access deferred MBA program
Columbia Business School
MBA
Admitted to the deferred MBA program
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Science, Economics and Statistics
Graduated with University Honors, Senior Leadership Recognition, and Omicron Delta Epsilon. Led the Tepper Finance Group - CMU's largest undergrad finance organization - mentoring and placing 50 students/year into finance roles on Wall Street.
Joshua was also personally admitted to
University of California, Los Angeles
London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London
King's College London, University of London
University College London, University of London
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