Deferred MBA Admissions Consultants

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in product management at top-tier companies like Intuit, Meta, Oracle, and Apple, I bring a wealth of industry experience to my MBA coaching. I hold an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Bachelor's from Georgia Tech, equipping me with a strong academic foundation. My journey through diverse roles has honed my skills in strategic thinking and leadership, which I now leverage to help aspiring MBA candidates craft compelling applications. Whether you need guidance on essays, interviews, or overall application strategy, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and make your MBA dreams a reality!

I’m a Wharton MBA candidate with experience at McKinsey and in product management, so I know what top programs look for and how to position you to stand out. I take a structured, insight-driven approach to help you craft a clear, compelling story across essays, resume, and interviews. My focus isn’t just polishing your application, but making sure your narrative is sharp, authentic, and differentiated.

Dozie was a principal and a venture partner at the venture capital arm of George Kaiser Family Foundation. He was also a vice president at Red Arts Capital, a senior associate at Madison Dearborn Partners, a consultant at Boston Consulting Group and an associate at General Electric. He is also on the board of directors of A Red Orchid Theatre. He was on the board of directors of The Printing Museum. Dozie earned a bachelor of science, magna cum laude, in electrical engineering from the honors college of University of Mississippi, a master of supply chain management from Pennsylvania State University, a master of public policy from University of Cambridge as a Gates Cambridge Scholar, and a master of business administration from Harvard Business School.

I went 3-for-4 on deferred MBA admits, earning offers from Harvard Business School, Wharton, and Columbia Business School, and interviewing at all four programs I applied to, including Stanford GSB. I did it from Colby College, a small liberal arts school with no MBA pipeline and no on-campus consulting recruiting, which meant I had to build my own path to three consulting internships during undergrad and, eventually, an offer to join BCG in Boston. That background shapes how I coach. I know what it takes to build a candidacy when you don't have an obvious brand behind you or a network handing you introductions. On the deferred MBA side, I can help you find the through-line in your story, pressure-test your essays, and prepare for interviews that reward specificity over polish. On consulting recruiting, I've been through case interviews at every level and coached peers through them, and I can help you get from "I don't know what a case is" to a confident, structured performance. If you're ambitious, willing to do the work, and want someone who will tell you honestly what's working and what isn't, I'd like to help.

Former Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, a top-20 MBA program, with 10+ years of higher education and admissions experience. I bring an insider’s perspective on what admissions committees look for, helping MBA and graduate applicants strengthen their applications, tell their stories authentically, and confidently prepare for interviews. For the past three years, working at a top-20 Business school. I gained further specialization on insights into the competitive MBA admissions process. Now giving you access to my understanding of the intricacies and nuances of evaluating impact, leadership, and school fit. Through personalized coaching, I help aspiring MBA candidates approach the process with clarity and confidence on submitting an application that best represents their abilities, while gaining deeper knowledge on the best application strategy per school selection.

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.

My applicants have been admitted to schools including GSB, HBS, Wharton, Sloan, Kellogg, Ross, Cornell, Booth, Haas, Columbia, & Rice. Across first-time applicants, reapplicants, and deferred applicants, they have received hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships. Aside from my experience coaching MBA candidates, I have spent my post-GSB time consulting for founders, early-stage startups, and investors across for-profit and non-profit spaces globally. This has allowed me to uniquely guide current or aspiring entrepreneurs and investors throughout the application process and, for numerous clients, beyond as I’ve continued to be a resource helping to navigate questions regarding financial aid, maximizing the MBA experience, internships, and post-MBA careers. The application process is not easy and for most, including myself when I applied, it’s straight up stressful. I work closely with a limited number of clients, creating bespoke coaching experiences for each, building trust and bringing clarity to an opaque process. I believe this approach has helped my applicants be successful. Whether you’re coming from a traditional background or not, regardless of your test scores or application ‘gaps,’ if you’re interested in showing the best version of you possible and having someone fully on your team along the way please reach out.

- Can advise on deferred application strategy - Have supported candidates with essay strategy and active review - Experience with interview preparation for various MBA institutions

4+ years of MBA and GMAT consulting experience. Have supported more than 50 applicants applying to M7 schools. Former US Army Officer.

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in MBA admissions and marketing consulting, I bring a wealth of knowledge to help you navigate the competitive landscape of business school applications. As the founder of my own consulting firm, I've successfully guided clients to top programs worldwide, including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, and INSEAD. My unique background includes serving as an admissions reader at Johns Hopkins University and as the Director of Admissions at the University of Bath, where I evaluated applications from diverse international candidates. I specialize in crafting compelling narratives that resonate with admissions committees, drawing from my own experiences as both a part-time and full-time MBA student. Let's work together to create a standout application that reflects your unique story and aspirations. Reach out to start your journey to a top MBA program!