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Since joining Leland, I've coached military applicants into Harvard (2x), Stanford (2x), Columbia, LBS, Duke, and UVA (the last two with scholarships). That includes one Army applicant with a 3.2 GPA and below-average GRE who earned dual admission to Harvard and Stanford. Prior to Leland, I mentored dozens of transitioning veterans into every M7 school. I know the challenges of applying while still in the military because I did it. I was admitted to Stanford, MIT, and Berkeley while on deployment, doing networking calls on a NIPR phone and submitting applications over satellite comms. If you work with me, you won't need to explain to your coach the difference between enlisted and officer, what a TS/SCI is, or what it means to ETS. I support applicants through every stage of the process: school selection, test prep, essays, and interviews. Most importantly, I'll help you translate your military experience into language that resonates with admissions committees and build a clear, compelling post-MBA narrative.

Top Skills: Application essay writing and editing, interview prep, application strategy, crafting your narrative '24, '25, & '26 Client Results To-Date: *Kellogg - 10 Admits *Columbia - 5 Admits *Yale SOM - 4 Admits *Fuqua - 5 Admits *Booth - 2 Admits *Ross - 2 Admits *GSB - 1 Admit *Wharton - 1 Admit *Haas - 1 Admit *UVA - 1 Admit *Tepper - 1 Admit *UNC - 1 Admit *Goizueta - 1 Admit As an MBA candidate at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a former Senior Product Manager at American Express, I bring a wealth of experience in business strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and recruiting for fintech and CPG (the industry that I'll be interning in over the summer). My journey from Yale University, where I graduated with distinction, to Kellogg has equipped me with a unique perspective on the MBA admissions process. I have successfully prepared several peers for the 2024 admissions cycle by structuring their applications and editing their essays. I also have experience volunteering for Yale's Undergraduate Admissions Office as an alumni interviewer and as an on-campus tour guide while at school. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you achieve your goals with a warm, supportive attitude. The business school application process can be stressful and I hope to alleviate some of that stress by cheering you on from the sidelines!

Tatiana Bouri is a first-year MBA student at Stanford GSB, where she was admitted as a Consortium Fellow and Forté Fellow. She was also granted admission to Kellogg, Booth, Columbia, and Haas. Before business school, Tatiana spent three years at BCG working across healthcare, public sector, and social impact, before pivoting to Maven Clinic where she led go-to-market and payer growth strategy. Her experience spanning strategy consulting, high-growth startups, and now Stanford GSB gives her a well-rounded perspective on what top programs are looking for and how to help candidates get there. Whether you're building your school list, shaping your narrative, or tackling essays, Tatiana will help you cut through the noise and present the most powerful version of yourself.

Welcome to my profile! As a Columbia Business School MBA graduate and former Senior Associate at McKinsey & Company, I bring a wealth of experience in strategic operations and business development. My diverse background, including roles at NBCUniversal and Frame.io, equips me with unique insights into the intersection of business and creativity. I have successfully coached numerous clients through the MBA admissions process, helping them craft compelling applications that stand out. 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 start your journey to success!

Hi! I love coaching for the MBA category because of how difficult it was for me to apply to MBAs without a coach or a strong support network. My MBA at Harvard Business School and being an Admissions Fellow there, I was equipped with firsthand insights into the MBA admissions process. I believe my ability to weave together a strong, compelling, and coherent narrative allowed me to receive 4 full scholarships to T-12 schools, and I want to coach others to reach their goals. The process can be overwhelming and I look forward to helping you throughout your journey by creating a customized approach. I have helped over 50 students get accepted to M7 MBA programs.

As a current MBA student at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a former MBA Admissions Ambassador, I have firsthand experience navigating the competitive MBA admissions process. With a strong background in engineering from IIT Bombay and diverse professional experiences ranging from venture capital to international business expansion, I bring a unique perspective to my coaching. I have successfully guided 18 clients through their MBA applications, helping them craft compelling narratives and strategies to stand out. Whether you need assistance with application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you achieve your MBA dreams. Let's connect and make your application shine!

Hello - I'm Stone and I'd love to help you with your MBA journey. Leland recently named me a Top 15 MBA Coach for 2026. I'm a Stanford MBA and was also accepted at Booth, Columbia, and Haas, all with scholarships. I've helped people get into every M7 school. My Ethos: I believe the MBA admissions process should be more than a series of essays and tests. It's an opportunity to look inward and reflect on: - What you actually want to do with your life - How you are going to get there - What makes you special? Were it not for the self-reflection and growth I had during my application process, I wouldn't have even thought to apply for the role that ended up being my dream job. And even if I hadn't gotten into business school, I still had a list of well thought out goals to work towards. I want to help guide you through this process in a way that will give you this growth, while also putting together applications you are proud of that will resonate with any admissions committee! Between my own applications and those of my coachees, I've spent hundreds of hours successfully navigating the admissions process. Wherever you are in your MBA journey, please feel free to directly schedule a free, no-strings attached consultation or message me with questions. I would love to work with you! Here are some of the things I've helped clients with: - Personal reflection and career goalsetting/discovery - Telling your "story" in an authentic, compelling, and coherent way - Is an MBA even right for you? - School selection - Resume prep (ideation and review) - Essays (ideation and review) - Recommender coaching (how to make sure you get stellar recs that will support the rest of your application) - Interview prep (strategy, response preparation, mock interviews with detailed feedback) - Waitlist strategy - Insights from other MBAs My Story: That said, my MBA application process was far from easy. In fact, I almost didn't apply. I had no MBB background, a below-average GPA, and even had a mentor decline to recommend me because they didn’t believe I’d get in anywhere good. I was intimidated by the profiles I found online of people who attended these schools and became full of impostor syndrome. Luckily a friend convinced me to apply anyway. I ended up being the only person at my company (200k+ employees globally) who was accepted to Stanford that year. How did I do it? By crafting a compelling and cohesive narrative that tied together every part of my application (essays, extracurriculars, recommendations, resume, etc.). I want to help you do the same and make your MBA applications the best they can be! I have extensive experience in marketing, writing, and storytelling. I want to use these skills to help you. For example: - I coached Stanford classmates for Talk and TalkX to help them reflect and authentically share their stories - I was a guest lecturer for a Stanford undergrad marketing course - In consulting, I wrote and edited several whitepapers on industry/market trends - I interned at the National Audubon Society's magazine, writing articles about environmental conservation - I was an editor for Brown's course review site - I interviewed candidates applying to Brown University (undergrad)

Is a full-time MBA right for you? Which schools should you target? What career path fits your goals? I can help you answer these questions with clarity and confidence. With an MBA from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business and admissions offers from other top programs, I’ve guided many applicants through the process, helping them refine their stories, strengthen their materials, and reach their target schools. I know firsthand how challenging MBA applications and post-MBA recruiting can be and how to avoid common pitfalls. I specialize in supporting applicants interested in general management, consulting, and Leadership Development Program (LDP) roles, with particular expertise in Chicago Booth, Duke Fuqua, and BYU Marriott. Let’s work together to craft a strategy that helps you stand out, get admitted, and launch the next chapter of your career!

I help candidates turn strong resumes and complex life stories into clear, compelling MBA applications that stand out. My strength is storytelling with structure. I know how to identify what admissions committees actually care about, frame experiences with intention, and build cohesive applications where every essay reinforces a clear narrative arc. I was awarded a full ride scholarship to Wharton and received the Dean’s Scholarship from MIT Sloan, giving me firsthand insight into what top programs reward. I work closely with clients to refine positioning, sharpen voice, and translate ambition into authenticity so their applications feel confident, differentiated, and true to who they are.

Hi! I'm a Harvard MBA graduate and received admission through the deferred admit / 2+2 program (with a GMAT of 760). I've had a diverse set of work experiences both before HBS (venture capital, social activism, government) and since (Goldman Sachs, The Economist, and now transitioning into creative work / poetry). I love coaching people and particularly enjoy helping international students, and students from unconventional or underrepresented backgrounds. Funnily I've also had a lot of experience getting rejected from places (across sectors and regions!) - which has taught me a lot about what works, and what doesn't -- and how to stay sane through it all :)