Deferred MBA Admissions Experts

- Previous work as Assistant Director of Careers at INSEAD and Manager at London Business School; 8 years of experience in business education and corporate HR - Helped prepare hundreds of MBA job seekers and have built partnerships with fortune 500 employers recruiting for roles in consulting, tech, private equity, and investment banking. - Speciality in helping international students break into the job market in Europe, Asia, the UAE, and North America - Substantial recruitment & admissions experience at several international institutions

Welcome! I am currently an MBA candidate at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and earned my Bachelor of Business Administration with highest honors from the Red McCombs School of Business at UT Austin. Professionally, I’ve worked across investment banking, private equity, and strategic finance, partnering with founders, corporate boards, and institutional investors to shape business narratives and navigate complex strategic decisions. I approach admissions the same way investors evaluate opportunities: through leadership, judgment, trajectory — and, most importantly, fit. The strongest applications show not only why you want a school, but why that specific school is positioned to accelerate your goals. I particularly enjoy working with applicants pursuing careers in business or finance, though I help candidates across backgrounds move beyond resume bullets and develop thoughtful, authentic stories about motivation and impact. My focus isn’t just essay polishing; it’s helping you articulate a narrative that explains your past, shows intentionality in the present, and convincingly points to your future — all while remaining true to who you are. I’d be excited to work together.

Welcome to my profile! As an Accelerated Access Admit to the Haas School of Business at Berkeley, I bring firsthand experience navigating the deferred MBA admissions process. My diverse professional background spans roles at top companies like Visa, Yahoo, and Salesforce, where I've honed my skills in product management, AI, and software engineering. This unique blend of technical and strategic expertise allows me to offer comprehensive guidance on your MBA journey. Whether you're looking to refine your application strategy or need insights into the tech industry, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and craft a plan to achieve your MBA goals!

After being accepted to HBS as a college senior, for years I have helped people navigate the MBA admissions process for top deferred and traditional programs. My approach is about partnering with you to craft the most compelling story, and to help you shine through every facet of the application - from essays, to recommenders, to the interview. In spite of application weaknesses in GPA and GMAT scores, my clients have been accepted to Harvard, Stanford, and other top programs.

HBS/GSB dual-admit and Fulbright recipient with internship experience across management consulting, entrepreneurship, and education. Since going through the deferred MBA process one year ago, I have a firm grasp of what makes a compelling application in today's admissions landscape. Specifically, I've mentored applicants who fall into two main categories: 1. Traditional applicants (incoming MBB+ consultants/IB/PE) looking to differentiate themselves in the application process. I help applicants identify a core "theme" to base their story behind, and work with them to highlight how their 'traditional' pre-MBA role fits in. 2. Students from non-business backgrounds (liberal arts college students with experiences outside traditional "business" fields). I graduated from Bowdoin College and learned how to connect extracurriculars spanning nonprofits and education into a cohesive, compelling narrative that helped set me apart in interviews. If you're already in the process of applying to programs like Harvard and Stanford, or are exploring whether it's the right choice for you, I'd love to share my personal insights as well as offer advice on how to take your application to the next level.

Welcome! I am a coach and advisor who genuinely enjoys helping individuals achieve their MBA admissions goals. As a former member of the MBA Admissions Board at Harvard Business School (HBS), I have firsthand knowledge of the admissions process and what it takes to build a compelling application. I've reviewed thousands of applications and completed hundreds of interviews with applicants across all backgrounds, geographies, and industries. I also have experience working with college students applying for deferred admissions (I was part of the launch and management of the HBS 2+2 Deferred Admit Program). I work as an independent MBA admissions coach, guiding clients to success at their top choice schools. Whether you need assistance with school selection, crafting your story/brand, essay/resume writing, selecting/preparing recommenders, or interview prep, I'm here to help you navigate the sometimes overwhelming and mysterious MBA admissions world. Let's connect and discuss how I can support you in reaching your goals. Rated "Leland Top 50 Coach" 2023, 2024, 2025