MBA Admissions

Welcome to my profile! With a Master in Management from the prestigious ESCP Business School, I bring a wealth of international experience from top-tier firms like Morgan Stanley, PwC Strategy&, and Citibank. My diverse background in finance, strategy, and investor relations equips me with a unique perspective on the MBA application process. As a former student admission committee member at ESCP, I have firsthand insight into what top business schools are looking for in candidates. I am passionate about helping aspiring MBA students craft compelling applications that highlight their strengths and unique experiences. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality!

Outside of my day job, I specialize in helping prospective MBA candidates navigate the competitive landscape of business school admissions. With a rich background in career coaching and extensive industry experience, I have successfully guided numerous clients through pivotal career transitions and application processes. If you are interested in connecting to learn more about the services I can offer, please feel free to connect with me.

With an MBA from the prestigious Haas School of Business and over 10 years of experience as a Senior Admissions Counselor at Stratus Admissions Counseling, I have guided 100+ applicants to success in their MBA journeys. My expertise lies in helping clients develop a personal brand strategy, identify the best programs for their goals, and navigate the entire application process, including mock interviews and waitlist strategy. As a former Alumni Admissions Interviewer at Haas and active AIGAC member, I bring insider knowledge of what top programs are looking for. Let's work together to craft a compelling application that stands out. Reach out to start your path to a top MBA program today!

The choice to pursue an MBA is a significant investment of time and resources, and it deserves a thoughtful approach. I'll partner with you on any and all parts of your process. I'm a Ross MBA (University of Michigan) with admissions committee experience at Ross. I've spent the last 15 years successfully coaching MBA applicants through the admissions process with my own firm (MBA Pathfinders) and with top-rated consulting firms (Stacy Blackman and mbaMission), and have helped clients earn admission to HBS, GSB, Wharton, Booth, Ross, Kellogg, Fuqua, Columbia, Haas, Stern, Darden, Tuck, Johnson, Darden, INSEAD, and many others. I've collaborated with a range of candidates, and have had great success with those from more traditional backgrounds seeking a way to stand out among a sea of qualified peers, as well as those from non-traditional backgrounds who need guidance articulating how their talents and aspirations will fit into an MBA class. If you're looking for a seasoned, professional coach who's seen it all and can help guide you through the whole process, let's work together!

Welcome to your MBA journey! As a coach, I bring a unique blend of experience and expertise to guide you through the world of MBA admissions. I've successfully guided current students across various programs to secure spots at top MBA programs, providing comprehensive support throughout their application journeys. From strategic school selection to essay refinement and interview preparation, I can offer tailored guidance to showcase your unique strengths and experiences. I'll help you articulate your career goals and personal narrative in an impactful way. Whether you're looking to refine your application strategy, polish your essays, or prepare for interviews, I'm committed to helping you present the best version of yourself. My passion for education and mentorship drives me to go above and beyond in supporting your MBA aspirations.

Ranked 6th out of 500+ MBA coaches on Leland's Top Coaches 2026 list! As a professional MBA Consultant, I deep dive into who you are to craft a first-rate application for acceptance to an M7 or global top 20 MBA program. From typical applicants who need to stand out to unconventional applicants who need to fit in, we succeed together. I have helped 100% of my full-service clients gain acceptance to the top 30 MBA programs, with an impressive 95% acceptance rate to the top 20 programs (this is based on comprehensive-package clients applying to a minimum of 3 schools). This does not mean I only work with applicants with high test scores, great academic records, and exceptional resumes. I have assisted many people with below-average GMAT/GREs, subpar GPAs, and hard-to-quantify work experience to get into top MBA programs. In addition to M7 and other top American programs, I have extensive experience and success in helping applicants gain admission to all top European schools. I also welcome international applicants, and was ranked as a Top 10 Leland International Coach (no individual rankings within the top 10) having guided many to successful admissions at both American and European institutions. The key to this success lies in getting to the heart of who you are. It’s a simple sentence but not a simple process. We both need to invest time and energy to objectively explore your past, core beliefs, current position, and future aspirations. We then use this life theme to create a profile that enhances your personal and professional narratives, ensuring you effectively showcase your distinctive strengths and experiences. Many clients have remarked that after this journey of self-discovery, they feel they know themselves far better, bringing a fresh sense of enthusiasm and inspiration into their lives. I have developed with my wife and business partner, M, a highly organized, 8-phase process we call Identity Mapping that we use to guide the entire application process from deep introspection to the final applications. When you book a free intro call, I will show you exactly how it works and why our clients always rave about it and call it a game changer. BONUS: M (https://www.joinleland.com/coach/m-g/mba), is also a professional MBA admissions coach, and we regularly review each other’s clients’ applications. This means you’ll benefit from a second expert perspective at no extra cost. We may work on a case-by-case basis or cover all of the following in my all-inclusive package. • Profile optimization as described in the paragraph before the last. • Tailor your school selection, application timeline, round strategy, and more to your profile and goals, ensuring a targeted approach to your MBA journey. • Craft compelling and impactful MBA essays that truly resonate with admissions committees. From initial outlines to multiple draft revisions and a meticulous final edit, we will ensure that your story is memorable for all the right reasons. • Structure and refine various MBA application components, such as work experience descriptions, affiliations, achievements, certifications, research, publications, and awards. My systematic approach results in a cohesive and compelling application package. • Elevate your resume to meet the rigorous standards of MBA applications. Constructive critiques and expert edits will help you present your accomplishments and qualifications successfully. • Secure strong letters of recommendation that amplify your strengths and potential. I can guide you in selecting the right recommenders and obtaining compelling endorsements. • Evaluate every component of your MBA application in a meticulous final review to guarantee coherence, accuracy, and impact. This last layer of polish is crucial to submitting an application that not only meets but significantly exceeds admissions standards. • Ace your MBA interviews with confidence. Realistic school-specific mock interview sessions, tailored feedback, and personalized coaching will help you refine your presentation, responses, and overall interview strategy, guaranteeing you make a lasting impression. • Navigate the critical decisions after your MBA interviews with expert guidance. Whether you're weighing multiple offers, seeking to move up from a waitlist, or deciding on the best school for your goals, I provide strategic advice to make sure you enroll in the perfect MBA program for you. I limit my full-time clients to five per application round (this number may increase or decrease slightly depending on the round and the amount of assistance my clients need), ensuring dedicated and personalized service. My expertise lies in working with international applicants and helping them navigate the challenges of applying in a second language and to a different educational system. This ‘About Jesse’ section may seem as if it’s more about you than me, but that’s the point. You are the star; I am here to help you shine. Let's work together to create the best application possible and secure your spot in a top MBA program.

Welcome! With over a decade of experience in MBA admissions, I've guided hundreds of domestic and international clients to success at top business schools including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, and more. While serving on the admissions committees at Chicago Booth and Berkeley Haas, I evaluated thousands of applications and made key admissions decisions. I would love to help you discover your "wow factor" and craft an application that highlights your strengths and fit with each target school. Whether you need comprehensive support or targeted assistance with essays and interviews, I'm here to help you present your best self to admissions committees. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality! Please note that give discounts to active military.

"Yvette said my story better than I have." - H/W/S admit That’s the outcome I’ve worked toward for 11 years, with clients admitted to H/W/S + other top 15 MBAs. AS YOUR COACH: -Stand out: I help you find the specific stories and details drawing from my experience and that of 350+ applicants -Admissions Expertise: I show you how an admissions officer will read your essays, and where a draft loses them -Professional Experience: I’ve worked in PM, finance, consulting and as a founder, so I can help you read your target industry and tie your experience to your goals. -Pitch Expertise: We build a post-MBA story that’s innovative and stands out during the application and interview -Adapting to AI: I interview recent alumni to tell you how top MBAs are actually adapting to AI, so you can choose the right program and speak to it in your interviews. MY APPROACH: -Interview Seat, Day One: From our first call, I put you in the interview seat so you find your leadership voice early. -Behind the Prompt: I show you what each essay question is really asking and what admissions officers look for. -Design Sessions: You and I dig into the personal and professional moments that show who you are. -Connect the Dots: My framework links your past experience and future goals into one bold story. -Your “Aha” Moment: You get excited (and less anxious) about your story, and it shows in your essays and interviews. -Built for Busy Professionals (with humor): I recognize that applying to competitive MBAs is a serious process for you on top of a competitive full time job. I inject my naturally open and humorous (an at times sarcastic) personality to make the process feel a little less like work. I know when to guide to create urgency and when to give you room to explore your creativity. -Technical industries/roles: Enterprise AI, product management, consulting, health&wellness, gov, infrastructure, real estate, fintech, engineering -International Experience: Middle East, Europe, Latin America experience derived from working in 3 countries (US, EU, UAE), living in LATAM, and visiting 25+ countries and 35 US states. TAKING NEW CLIENTS: -I work with a small group of international/US candidates each round from diverse backgrounds (tech, entrepreneurs, consultants, family business). I am available for my clients within short notice. UNIQUE ASPECTS OF MY PLANS: 1. Strategy Starter: A self-driven, strategy-only plan that gives you a core strategy to build on, so you don’t spend weeks writing without direction. 2. Two Coaches: Unlimited Coaching package includes additional review by a second coach (you get 2 in 1 coaches!) 3. All clients get guidance on using AI to avoid generic sounding essays FIND ME: 👩🏻‍💻 IG: MBAcoach 👩🏻‍💻 MBA Program Essay Questions & Dealines Tracker https://blog.getmba.ai/ 📣Media: Featured in Poets&Quants and Stacy Blackman's podcast EXPERTISE: -Clients in 20 Countries: complex industries including tech, finance, consulting, government, healthcare, biotech, entrepreneurship, renewable energy, military, and telco. -Roles: product management, strategy, operations, analytics, finance, sales, engineering and manufacturing. -Less experience With: Brand management, marketing, HR. -Expert with top 17 MBAs worldwide: Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Kellogg, MIT, Booth, Columbia, Tuck, Haas, Yale, NYU, UCLA, Ross, Duke, Fuqua, UT, London Business School, INSEAD -Expert with MBA, EMBA, & deferred MBA admissions. -Expert with dual degrees MBA/MPP(A) or MBA/MA product, design, engineering, education, biotech.

I have over 17+ years of higher education experience and 9 years at Columbia University, serving as a former Director of MBA/EMBA Admissions, and Senior Associate Director for the Columbia Business School Real Estate Center and Alumni Development. I simplify the process with tailored guidance, personalized strategy, and insights earned as a former M7 Admissions Director, helping you build a narrative that feels true to you and compelling to admissions committees. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here and I'd love to help you build successful applications with real results.

As a Senior Admissions Consultant at California Ivy Admissions Consultants, I've successfully guided clients into top-tier programs at Harvard, Stanford, Berkeley, Dartmouth, Duke, Yale, UCLA, USC, Cornell and more. My experience on the admissions committee at UCLA has equipped me with insider knowledge of what top programs seek in candidates. With a Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley School of Law and a Master of Arts from UCLA, I bring a unique blend of expertise to the MBA admissions process. Whether you need help with application strategy, essays, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you craft a compelling application. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality!