MBA Admissions

Experience applying as a dual-degree candidate; healthcare; VC; first-gen; underrepresented

I'm a Stanford MBA graduate and former management consultant, excited to help you prepare your best possible MBA application. After graduating from Ohio State University, I started my career at EY-Parthenon, first in Sydney, Australia, and then in New York full-time. During my time at EY-Parthenon, At Parthenon I specialized in the consumer products and retail sectors, and served on the firm's Americas strategy committee. As a candidate, I went from re-applicant to acceptances at Stanford GSB, HBS, Wharton, Columbia, and Darden (with a full cost of attendance Jefferson Fellowship). As a coach, I'm great for prospective applicants to the GSB and/or HBS. I can help fine-tune your story and brand, articulate your "Why" for an MBA at your desired school, explain a desired career pivot, and connect the dots between your professional and personal experiences. I have tangible exercises and frameworks for school selection, essay writing, resume building, interview prep, and waitlist strategy. As an applicant who started in a traditional "feeder" industry myself, I can help you stand out and craft a wholistic application. I recently went through the application process myself, and can help applicants of all types. Furthermore, I can provide first-hand perspective on the following: 1. Re-applicants 2. Applicants with degrees from state schools 3. Applicants coming from management consulting - helping you stand out 4. First-gen American applicants - helping bring your background and story to life 3. Fellowship applications (e.g., Jefferson Fellowship - Darden, Knight-Hennessy - Stanford GSB)

I really enjoyed the MBA admissions process and want to help guide candidates through a fulfilling process of deep introspection.

Welcome to my profile! I am currently an MBA candidate at Stanford Graduate School of Business. With a B.A. in Economics from Harvard College and extensive professional experience at Google and Boston Consulting Group, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the table. I have successfully coached 5 individuals through the MBA application process, helping them craft compelling applications and ace their interviews. If you're looking for personalized guidance to navigate your MBA journey, feel free to reach out!

I'm an experienced admissions consultant with almost a decade of expertise navigating elite admissions - for my own admissions processes for undergrad (Harvard) and full-time MBA (matriculated at Stanford GSB, additional acceptances to Wharton and many others). Outside of my own admissions successes, I've been a professional admissions consultant, beginning in 2016 with my work as an early hire at CollegeVine, one of the leading (undergrad) admissions consultancies in the US. I've formally consulted with, and informally mentored, countless students across both undergrad and grad school, with many acceptances to Ivies+. Regarding MBA admissions: I navigated my own admissions process with a relatively "nontraditional" background, coming from startups and, further back, self-employment. My view on admissions is one rooted in pragmatism and genuineness; let's dispense with some of the trite advice and focus on what your background offers, the story you have to tell, and why you actually want to go to business school. (And even whether you *should* go to business school! Navigating doubt is, in my opinion, an important part of this process as well.) Beyond admissions, I'm a successful startup operator - most recently as the exited COO of Impactive, a YCombinator-backed political software startup (acquired by ActBlue in 2025).

Hi there! I’m Dawn, a Stanford GSB MBA and Penn alum (summa cum laude), with experience across business strategy, leadership, and social impact. I’ve worked at Microsoft in product strategy and corporate development, at BCG as an Associate, and now as the CEO & Co-Founder of Allswell, a startup focused on health equity. I know firsthand how daunting the MBA application process can be—but I also know how to navigate it successfully. I’m passionate about helping applicants tell their stories in a way that feels authentic, compelling, and uniquely theirs. Whether you're just getting started or refining your final drafts, I’d love to support you on this journey. Let’s work together to make your MBA dreams a reality!

Hi there! My name is George Lankas, Stanford GSB class of 2027. I was fortunate enough to receive acceptances to 3 top MBA programs (GSB, Wharton, and Tuck). I ran a tutoring company as a student at Georgetown University, where I helped classmates ace Econ classes and get past writer’s block on essay. I also offer career coaching – after transitioning from an IB oriented role to client facing Private Banking, I know how tricky the pivot can be! I’m passionate about helping people get into their dream MBA program or get their dream job – I want to be a partner and asset throughout your process to ensure you can make your goals become a reality.

Welcome to my profile! As an MBA candidate at Harvard Business School and a Stanford Computer Science graduate, I bring a mix of technical and strategic expertise to the table. My experiences as a Consultant at Bain and as Chief of Staff at Steward, a wealth management startup, have equipped me with a deep understanding of the business landscape, which I leverage to help aspiring MBA students craft compelling applications. Additionally, I've worked as a tutor/mentor in various capacities for over 9 years, so I know how to best work with different types of people to help them reach their goals. Whether you're looking to refine your essays, strategize your application, or prepare for interviews, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.

When I first began my application process for MBA programs, I was utterly lost. I had interesting stories, but I didn't know what mattered or how to craft my experiences into a unique and compelling narrative that would enable me to stand out from the tens of thousands of other applicants. Thanks to the help of numerous friends from other prestigious universities, I was admitted to and just graduated from Stanford GSB. This proved to me the power of effective coaching and inspired a passion to return the favor. Over my past two years at Stanford, I realized I found energy in helping informally coach and mentor about 10 people through their own business school applications. Three were admitted into GSB and numerous others into M7 programs. In addition to MBA applications, I served as a Co-President of GSB's Management Consulting Club, where I helped prepare MBA1s for the consulting recruiting process. In this role, I often interfaced with recruiting representatives from MBB firms and gained an "inside scoop" into what matters most during this stressful process.

Hi there, As a current MBA student at Stanford GSB with a dual MA from Stanford University, I've successfully guided several individuals through the competitive admissions process, helping them secure spots at top programs and scholarships. Whether you need assistance with application strategy, essay crafting, or interview preparation, I'm here to support your journey. Let's connect and work together to achieve your goals. Talk soon, C