MBA Admissions

I'm a Stanford GSB MBA graduate, with a wealth of experience in product management and leadership from top companies like Amazon and LendingClub. I've successfully guided clients to admission at Stanford Graduate School of Business, Harvard Business School and Wharton. My approach is tailored to each individual's strengths, ensuring that your unique story stands out to admissions committees.

I understand the stress of preparing for the GMAT/GRE while juggling school or long hours at a full-time job—I’ve been there myself. I applied to Harvard and Stanford in Round 2 for the Class of 2026 and was waitlisted at both. For me, being waitlisted was even more stressful than rejection. Two months later, I reapplied and was admitted to both schools—a dream come true. I’d love to share my knowledge and lessons learned to help you navigate the process and achieve your goals.

I’m a Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA (Class of 2025) and former U.S. Army Special Forces officer with a track record of coaching applicants into Stanford GSB and other top MBA programs. I primarily work with veterans and other non-traditional candidates targeting GSB, where I bring firsthand insight into what the school looks for and how successful applications are constructed. I’m particularly strong at helping applicants organize their experiences into clear, compelling essays, identify which stories are truly strongest, and evaluate draft responses with a rigorous, admissions-focused lens. My approach emphasizes structure, clarity, and authenticity, ensuring that strong leadership backgrounds translate into differentiated, high-quality applications.

When I was in your shoes, I could not afford an admissions consulting firm, or to pay a former adcom member who only understands how one school thinks. I personally authored 100% of my end-to-end applications (essays, CVs, interview preparation, etc.) without these resources. Through a deep understanding of how to craft an authentic application, I was admitted to four Ivy League undergraduate schools, as well as to all three of the deferred MBA programs: HBS 2+2, Stanford Deferred Enrollment, and Yale SOM Silver Scholars program. My clients have been admitted to all SEVEN top MBA programs, including all three deferred MBA programs. I coach to give prospective students like you access to gold-standard application prep that will turbocharge your ability to land admissions ACROSS all top business schools: -- Without the admissions consulting firm price tag -- With the perspective of someone who has been admitted to and attended multiple Ivy League schools (vs. an adcom member who only understands the perspective of one) 💯

I’ve been on both sides of the MBA admissions process, including getting rejected one year and accepted the next, and that experience fundamentally shapes how I coach. I earned my MBA from Stanford GSB after initially being turned down, and I know firsthand that success isn’t about becoming “more impressive,” but about becoming clearer, more honest, and more intentional in how you tell your story. I especially enjoy working with nontraditional candidates who have taken risks, pursued unconventional paths, or are charting their own way forward. Before business school, I worked at McKinsey & Company and later led large-scale operations at Rocket Internet and Uber across multiple countries. Since then, I’ve founded and scaled mission-driven companies, including the country's largest worker cooperative, raised capital, served on boards, and won a Tony as a Broadway producer. I coach applicants to articulate not just what they’ve done, but why it matters, how they think, and who they are as leaders. My approach is candid, strategic, and deeply personal. I help you identify the through-line in your experiences, pressure-test your goals, and craft essays that sound like you, not a consultant-written version of you. I’m particularly well-suited to working with nontraditional candidates, reapplicants, and those navigating career pivots, because I’ve lived those paths myself.

I graduated with my MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, where I was an Arjay Miller Scholar in the top 10% of the class. My background includes serving as Co-President of Women in Management at Stanford, where I supported women-focused admissions programming, and as an alumni interviewer for Yale University. With experience in private equity and leadership roles at Morgan Stanley, I have a deep understanding of what top business schools and companies seek. I've supported coaching clients in crafting compelling applications and navigating the competitive MBA admissions process. My Stanford GSB experience transformed my life- I want others to have their own rewarding grad school experience too. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality!

Hi, I'm James. I earned my MBA from Stanford GSB in 2025. I also got into HBS and MIT Sloan. Going through the application process taught me what each school looks for, including the specific do's and don'ts. I've read hundreds of resumes and admissions essays, so I know what works and what doesn't. I've helped more than 50 applicants get into schools like HBS, GSB, Wharton, and MIT Sloan. Let me help you! Whether you're still deciding if business school is right for you, already deep in your applications, or somewhere in between, I'd be honored to work together.

Coached candidates on essay and personal value prop positioning for top MBA programs - successfully accepted at HBS, GSB, Wharton, Kellogg

Welcome to my profile! As a Stanford GSB MBA graduate and a Knight Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University School of Medicine, I bring a unique blend of business acumen and technical expertise to my coaching. With experience as the Head of Product & Business Operations at ZaiNar and as a Co-Founder & CEO of CLINICAI, I have firsthand knowledge of navigating the complexities of business leadership and innovation. I've successfully coached 10+ individuals, helping them craft compelling applications and develop strategies to gain admission to top MBA programs. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you achieve your MBA goals. Let's connect and create a plan tailored to your success!

I was fortunate to be admitted to both Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB, and I know firsthand how much thought, iteration, and self-reflection goes into building a compelling MBA application. Before business school, I worked at BCG and later in strategy roles across media and entertainment, experiences that taught me how to distill complex ideas into clear, persuasive stories—something I bring directly into my coaching. I’m especially passionate about helping applicants uncover the strongest version of their own story: identifying the experiences that actually matter, connecting the dots across their personal and professional journey, and turning that into essays that feel authentic rather than overly manufactured. I can support applicants across the full process, from school strategy and positioning to essays, resumes, and interview preparation. My goal is to be the thoughtful, candid sounding board I wish I had throughout my own application process.