How I got into HBS, Wharton, and Columbia MBAs (deferred/traditional)

I earned deferred MBA admits to Harvard, Wharton, and Columbia - not with a blue-chip resume or legacy advantages, but through sharp positioning, authentic storytelling, and a deep understanding of what top schools are really looking for. I now coach clients using the same rigor and clarity that got me in, helping them present themselves as future global leaders ready to make bold, lasting impact. My clients don’t all have perfect scores, sky-high GPAs, or neatly packaged careers but that’s exactly why they succeed. I specialize in helping international applicants, career-switchers, and non-traditional candidates punch above their weight by crafting standout applications built on coherence, self-awareness, and ambition. Whether you're applying from a public-sector job, startup, or less structured experience, I’ll help you cut through the noise and build an unapologetically compelling narrative. What sets me apart is adaptability. I moved from Singapore to the U.S. without connections or context and had to decode everything from recruiting and networking to cultural fluency. Yet against the odds, I broke into Wall Street internships, led CMU’s largest finance organizations, and have mentored over 20 students into high finance and top schools. I approach applications with precision, structure, and discipline. You don’t just need to sound impressive; you need to LOOK like you belong at the table. I've already lived the journey successfully, and I can help you make that happen too. My full-service clients benefit from a personalized, strategy-first process: - Profile Strategy: We’ll clarify your goals, identify your unique edge, and position you as a high-potential candidate schools want to bet on. - School Selection & Application Planning: From choosing the right programs to managing timelines and rounds, we’ll build a tactical game plan for your MBA journey. - Essays: We’ll shape a narrative that’s personal, powerful, and persuasive — from initial ideas through final polish. - Resume & Application Components: I’ll help you tighten every detail, from work descriptions and activities to awards and optional essays, creating a clean, compelling story across all materials. - Recommendations: Guidance on recommender selection and strategy to ensure the people backing you amplify your case, not dilute it. - Interview Prep: Realistic mock interviews and honest, blunt feedback to help you present yourself with clarity, confidence, and substance. - Post-Interview & Decision Strategy: Whether you're juggling multiple admits, trying to move off a waitlist, or navigating scholarship conversations, I’ll help you make the smartest next move. I work with a small, select group of clients full-time each round to ensure deep attention and tailored support. Every engagement is high-touch, high-rigor, and deeply personal. Nevertheless, I am open to taking on further clients who need more ad-hoc coaching. This page may seem like it’s about me, but it’s really about you. You are the one with the vision. My job is to sharpen it, elevate it, polish it, and help you make it real. Let’s build the future and your story to match.