MBA Admissions

I've been on both sides of the MBA admissions desk. As an applicant I was admitted to Chicago Booth, Cornell Johnson, Columbia Business School, and NYU Stern; including a full-ride scholarship at Cornell, and I negotiated additional scholarship money out of Booth, where I enrolled on the two-year Lester Armour merit award covering 85% of tuition and fees. At Booth I then served as an Admissions Fellow: I reviewed applicants' submitted essays, interviewed them, and wrote the evaluations that went back to the admissions committee. That's the part most applicants never get to see; how an essay actually reads to someone who has read many of them, what an interviewer is listening for behind the questions they ask, and why two candidates with the same numbers get different answers. Since Booth I've worked in private equity, Fortune 500 finance at ServiceNow, and non-profit leadership, and I teach accounting as adjunct faculty, so I can also pressure-test the career story underneath your application: where you're going, why an MBA gets you there, and whether a stranger on the committee will believe you. If you're targeting a top program; or you're holding an admit and want more money attached to it, I'd like to help.

I coached myself through the entire MBA admissions process. I applied to six programs, HBS, IESE, Georgetown, Duke, Kellogg and Georgia Tech, and was admitted to all six, including the Consortium Fellowship at Georgetown, before choosing my lifelong dream, HBS. After business school, I spent a year and a half in consulting at Bain before returning to The Home Depot, where I now work on the strategy team. Having built six applications myself while working full time, I know firsthand what schools are actually looking for, and how hard this process is to do alongside a demanding job. My time in seminary taught me to see people as whole individuals, not numbers in a pipeline, and that shapes how I coach today. I take on a small number of candidates at a time, so the attention you get is genuinely 1:1. I'm bilingual and bicultural, and I can work with you in Spanish and help translate your story into language a US admissions committee can connect with. My own non-traditional path gives me a real understanding of applicants whose story doesn't follow a standard track.

Welcome to my profile! As a Wharton MBA graduate with a focus on Finance, I bring firsthand experience from one of the most prestigious business schools in the world. My time at Wharton equipped me with the skills to navigate the competitive MBA admissions process and leverage a top-tier academic and professional network. In my role as Vice President at Wells Fargo, I honed my expertise in financial analysis, strategic decision-making, and risk management, which I now use to guide aspiring MBA candidates. Having successfully coached 5 individuals through their MBA journeys, I am passionate about helping you position your unique background and strengths to stand out in the admissions process. Let's connect to craft a compelling application strategy tailored to your goals!

Welcome to my profile! I’m an MBA graduate from Harvard Business School and have worked in marketing and strategy roles across both B2B and B2C businesses in the US and Latin America. Across these experiences, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about how to turn non-linear experiences into clear, compelling narratives that resonate with customers, admissions teams, classmates, and employers. As a coach, I focus on helping MBA applicants make sense of their story through structured, curiosity-driven conversations. I’m especially interested in helping non-traditional applicants uncover the through-line in their experiences and translate it into an authentic application that helps them stand out. I’ve worked with applicants to refine their narratives and strengthen their positioning to build confidence in how they present their voice throughout the admissions process. I look forward to getting to know you and helping you in this process!

I’m a Chicago Booth MBA and former McKinsey Engagement Manager who has coached 50+ candidates on MBA admissions strategy, profile positioning, resumes, essays, and interviews. My coaching focuses on the part of the application that matters most: helping you build a clear, differentiated story around who you are, what you have accomplished, why you need an MBA, and why a particular program makes sense for your goals. I have worked with candidates from consulting, engineering, technology, and other professional backgrounds, including applicants targeting Booth and other M7 programs. I can help you with: - Profile assessment and school selection - Overall application strategy and positioning - Career goals and “Why MBA / Why now?” narrative - Resume review and positioning - Essay strategy, structure, and feedback - Booth and M7 interview preparation - Evaluating multiple offers and choosing the right program My approach is practical and candid. I will help you identify what is genuinely differentiated about your profile, flag weaknesses early, and make sure the different pieces of your application tell one coherent story. I focus less on polishing individual sentences and more on helping you make the strategic decisions that determine whether the overall application is compelling. Whether you are just starting to think about business school or preparing for an upcoming interview, I can help you understand where you stand and develop a focused plan to strengthen your candidacy.

I've coached applicants successfully into top US business schools like Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Wharton, and Columbia, from application strategy through final interview. I'm a Harvard joint-degree graduate (Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School), ex-Bain, and now a Principal at a private equity fund in Southeast Asia. I've also sat on the other side of the table. I interviewed Associate Consultant and Consultant candidates at Bain, and I'm the hiring manager for my fund's investment team. I know what makes a candidate stand out, and I'll help you craft a distinctive story, sharpen your essays, and walk into your interviews ready, with candid feedback from someone who makes real hiring decisions.

Welcome to my profile! As a current MBA student at MIT Sloan and a former Manager at McKinsey, I bring a wealth of experience in strategic planning and change management to my coaching. My background includes leading teams within McKinsey's Social Health and Public Entities practice, where I focused on improving the lives and health of citizens through government projects. With a strong foundation in consulting from both McKinsey and EY, I am well-equipped to guide you through the MBA application process. Whether you need help with application strategy, essays, or interview preparation, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's work together to craft a compelling application that showcases your unique strengths and aspirations. Reach out to set up an intro call!

Hi! I'm a Jones MBA graduate (Rice University) with admissions experience at Rice, a significant background in industrial equipment and private equity, and a special talent for writing and editing. I would love to join you and be a part of your application and admissions journey. I have been helping family, friends and friends-of-friends throughout different points of application processes for years and am excited to join Leland as a coach to help people that are willing to put in max effort throughout their own application process. I will be your teammate, providing structure, input and knowledge from my own experiences (editing hundreds of resume’s / essays / correspondence) as well as my own perspectives from being on the admissions side (conducting interviews / reviewing resumes / working with admissions). I am currently the CAO at Race Rock, a Houston, TX based manufacturer of critical infrastructure products and solutions with a nationwide presence. Before my current role at Race Rock, I was the Chief of Staff to the Chairman and CEO of Hoover Ferguson, now Hoover CS, a fully integrated provider of chemical tanks, cargo carrying units, catalyst bins, modular containers and other related rental products and services to the global energy, petrochemical and general industrial end markets. I've been coaching for over 10 years and am excited to join Leland to expand the scope of my coaching capabilities. I have reviewed hundreds of resumes for editing purposes while also reading hundreds of resumes and applications on the admissions side. I have put my undergraduate degree in English to use on a daily basis with writing and editing creation of emails, press releases, letters, presentations, essays, write ups and more! As your admissions coach, I act as your teammate, providing structure to the application process and helping you craft materials that are authentic, professional, and concise. I work well with all candidates, but am especially a good fit for those who are willing to put in the work to fine tune and hone in on a broadly thought out approach. Let's do this!

-Two successful applicants matriculated into their dream school -Personally accepted to GSB, CBS, INSEAD, MIT Sloan, Berkeley, and UCLA, including scholarships.

Welcome to my profile! I'm Thomas, an MBA candidate at the Kellogg School of Management and a seasoned professional with diverse experience in business development and growth strategy. With a background that includes roles at CrossBoundary, Capsule, and Bboxx, I bring a wealth of real-world insights to my coaching. Whether you need help with application strategy, essays, or interview prep, I'm here to help you achieve your MBA dreams. Let's connect and craft a winning application together!