Joshua C.

Joshua C.

4.9

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1,065 min coaching

HBS & Wharton | M7 MBA Specialist | Finance, Consulting & Internationals

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Studied at Harvard Business School

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Works at Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore

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Joshua's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $65/hr

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Joshua’s MBA Qualifications

20+ people coached for MBA

Joshua has helped clients get into these schools:

I’ve guided 50+ applicants into top programs by focusing on what admissions committees actually want: clarity, vision, and authenticity. My edge comes from working across finance, consulting, and government policy in both Singapore and New York — experiences that taught me how different paths can be positioned to stand out. Combined with my own success earning admits to Harvard, Wharton, and Columbia, I bring a tested, structured approach to helping clients at every stage, from profile angle brainstorming to essay writing to interviews.

Joshua can help with:

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Editing

Recommendations

Interviews

Cover Letters

Ding Analysis

Networking Strategy

Waitlist Strategy

School Selection

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

Testing & Assessments

General Exploration

Supplementary Materials

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About Joshua

I’m a Carnegie Mellon University graduate and will soon be matriculating to Harvard Business School’s MBA program. For the last four years, I’ve been dedicated to helping others crack tough admissions processes: first for Ivy League and T20 universities, then for high finance roles on Wall Street, and now for acceptances to M7 business schools through both deferred and traditional admissions. Along the way, I’ve guided 50+ people to success and today, I focus exclusively on MBA coaching. Having grown up in Singapore and forged my path to the U.S., I know what it means to compete as the outsider. That experience taught me how to turn a nontraditional story into an edge. It’s also why I believe no one is “cookie-cutter.” Whether you come from banking, tech, policy, the military, or somewhere entirely different, I’ll help you cut through the noise and build a case that’s undeniable. Here’s what I care about when we work together: 1. What do you actually do? Forget titles — what’s the impact you’ve made? 2. What difference have you made beyond yourself? Show me how you’ve moved the needle. 3. What’s your vision? No matter your stats, let’s translate your ideas into a story worth betting on. It doesn’t matter if you’re a domestic or international applicant, or whether your résumé is filled with brand names or not. What matters is that you’re serious about competing at the highest level. My approach is direct, structured, and no-fluff: sharp frameworks, candid feedback, and tailored strategies. I only work with passionate and committed candidates because I’ll meet you with the same intensity. I don’t believe in polishing a fake version of yourself; I believe in uncovering the through-line in your experiences and shaping a vision admissions committees can’t ignore. My own experiences lie at the intersection of finance, technology, and public policy. Professionally, I’m now working for the Singapore government, honing economic policies that advance my country’s long-term growth. Before that, I worked in finance and consulting across Singapore and New York City. And before all of that, I served two years in the Singapore Army as a military sniper and paratrooper. I’ve been tested in arenas from the battlefield to Wall Street — and I’ll bring that same grit to help you win under pressure in the MBA admissions game. If my profile resonates with you, let’s chat.

Why do I coach?

I coach because I know what it feels like to be on the outside of the walls that guard elite opportunities — and what it takes to break through them. Growing up in Singapore, I didn’t have a roadmap for U.S. universities, Wall Street, or M7 business schools. At every step, I was told what I wasn’t: not the right background, not the right pedigree, not the typical profile. I learned to turn those so-called disadvantages into differentiators, and in doing so, I discovered that the “walls” aren’t as solid as they look because you just need the right strategy to get through. That’s why I coach. Too many talented people self-select out by thinking their story isn’t strong enough, and my mission is to break down that myth. I care less about whether you tick the boxes, and more about how we shape your experiences into something that demands attention. Coaching, for me, isn’t about sprinkling polish on perfect candidates; it’s about giving you the tools, mindset, and clarity to smash the walls in front of you and compete at the highest level.

Work Experience

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Management Associate

Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore

July 2025 - Present

Refining fiscal policies that advance Singapore's long-term growth.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Harvard Business School

MBA

Admitted to the 2+2 deferred MBA program

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The Wharton School (UPenn)

MBA

Admitted to the Moelis Advance Access deferred MBA program

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Columbia Business School

MBA

Admitted to the deferred MBA program

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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

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    University of California, Los Angeles

  • London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London Logo

    London School of Economics and Political Science, University of London

  • King's College London, University of London Logo

    King's College London, University of London

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    University College London, University of London

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