Deferred MBA Admissions Consultants

Welcome to my profile! As a Ross MBA graduate with a rich professional background at industry giants like Google, Amazon, and Square, I am well-equipped to guide you through the MBA admissions process. My roles as a Senior Program Manager at Google and a Supply Planning Manager at Square have honed my strategic and leadership skills, which are crucial for crafting standout applications. Let's collaborate to turn your MBA aspirations into reality—reach out to start your journey today!

As a current Harvard Business School student admitted through the 2+2 Deferred Enrollment Program, I have firsthand experience navigating both the deferred and traditional MBA admissions processes. I successfully gained admission to multiple top MBA programs, including my top choice HBS, and understand what it takes to craft a compelling application at every stage. Whether you're applying through a deferred program like HBS 2+2 or Yale Silver Scholars, pursuing a traditional full-time MBA, or exploring a combined degree like an MS/MBA, I can help you develop a differentiated application strategy, refine your essays, and prepare for interviews with confidence.

Hi, I’m Selina! I was accepted into 3/3 deferred MBA programs I applied to: Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, and Wharton. My edge is storytelling. I’m a former Top 2 nationally ranked debater, published writer, editor, and AI product / strategy operator with experience at TikTok, Microsoft, The Walt Disney Company, and Brookings. I excel in helping candidates with application polishing, essays, resume, short answers, interviews, etc. in a way that is unforgettable.

I've helped over 1000 applicants from around the world get into Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, INSEAD, and every other top program you can name. I’m Ellin Lolis, founder of Ellin Lolis Consulting, a global MBA admissions firm with a 98.9% success rate. I’ve spent the last 10+ years guiding applicants with a proven, step-by-step methodology that simplifies the process and maximizes results. As a certified career coach and award-winning writer, my approach helps you craft a powerful personal brand, connect your story and values to each program, and submit applications that actually get you in. Clients often say I treat their application like my own. That’s because I do. I bring the same level of strategic precision and emotional support to every engagement, pushing you to deliver your best work while helping you stay grounded and confident along the way. I've collaborated with a range of different clients from every continent, including clients with low GMAT scores, 40+, traditional IB/MBB applicants, and even non-traditional applicants like nuclear scientists and sports journalists. For each, I helped them find their unique voice that helped them stand out in the crowded admissions space. If you’re aiming high and want a coach with the track record, tools, and heart to get you there, I’d love to work with you.

✨Coached 130+ clients from 25+ countries across various industries including consulting, investment banking, PE/VC, fintech, big tech, consumer goods, defense and aerospace, family business, law, military, mining, and social impact. ✨Client metrics from 2018 to 2025 (7 seasons) include:  ✓ More than 70% of clients admitted to, waitlisted by, and/or interviewed by HBS/Stanford GSB/Wharton  ✓ 85% of clients admitted to a top MBA program (U.S. & European)  ✓ 90% of clients admitted to or waitlisted by a top MBA program (U.S. & European)  ✓ 100% of clients admitted to or waitlisted by a top European program (INSEAD, LBS, Oxford, Cambridge, HEC Paris, IESE) ✨Worked with diverse set of clients that includes:  ✓ First-gen college students (FGCS)  ✓ First-gen Americans  ✓ Internationals (roughly 50% of clients to date)  ✓ LGBTQA  ✓ Military candidates  ✓ Non-traditional candidates making major career transitions  ✓ Third-culture kids (TCK) and adults ✨In 2022 and 2023, ranked among Poets & Quants top MBA Admission Consultants globally. To view testimonials, please see https://poetsandquants.com/consultant/jenifer-raver/ I’m happy to share my success metrics sheet and more testimonials with you – Just ask when you sign up for a free consultation with me!

I’m an HBS MBA (graduated with Distinction) who "swept" the top business schools: I earned admission to Stanford GSB, Wharton (Howard E. Mitchell Fellow), Columbia (Full Tuition), Yale SOM (Full Tuition), Berkeley Haas, and Harvard. I know exactly how to turn a "non-traditional" background into a winning offer. Before HBS, I was a CPA and consultant—not a typical feeder for private equity. Yet, through rigorous positioning and storytelling, I leveraged my MBA to pivot directly into Growth Equity at Summit Partners. I’ve since been featured in Poets & Quants and selected as an inaugural HBS RISE Fellow. My coaching is built on that same level of execution. I have coached 100+ applicants to define their edge, specifically helping career switchers and first-generation candidates punch above their weight class. I don’t just edit essays; I help you build a narrative that connects your personal story (resilience, identity, overcoming adversity) to your professional goals. What to expect: Direct, high-touch partnership. We will clarify your "why," sharpen your resume line-by-line, and build an interview strategy that is authentic and confident. If you want a coach who will push you to present the strongest, most ambitious version of your story, let’s get to work!

I’m Mercedes, an MBA admissions coach with a background from MIT and Bain and deferred admission to Stanford GSB and other top MBA programs. I help applicants develop clear, compelling application narratives rooted in their values, goals, and lived experiences. My clients have been admitted to top business schools including Stanford and MIT, with a particular specialization in Stanford’s MBA application and essays. My coaching style blends strategic storytelling with deep reflection, so your application stands out while still feeling true to who you are. Let’s work together to build an application you’re proud of.

The MBA admissions process is stressful; people juggle work, testing requirements, career goal mapping and so many other parts of the puzzle. For the past ten years, I've been a steady, encouraging and organized partner to help hundreds of people unearth the authentic story that lives inside them. My clients have receive over $10 million in scholarship offers and have been admitted to every M7 program as well as leading MBA programs across the United States, Europe, and Canada. I have coached candidates from investment banking, private equity, venture capital, consulting, healthcare, real estate, sustainability, marketing, technology, hospitality, education, sales, and other fields, helping applicants from India, Europe, Canada, China, Korea, Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Vietnam, and across the United States present their strongest and most distinctive candidacies. Throughout this process, I’ve’ been an active member of The Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC), a global organization dedicated to enhancing transparency, ethics, and best practices in graduate admissions consulting. I have also been certified as a Leadership Story Lab Story Facilitator, which gives me additional tools to ask the questions that help people reflect upon what is most important to them and connect with the "why" that drives their career goals. I’m a proud graduate of Kellogg’s MBA program and UNC Chapel Hill’s Undergraduate Business Program. If you’re ready to build an MBA application that feels authentic, strategic, and truly differentiated, I’d be excited to work with you. Book a session with me on Leland, and let’s start shaping your story together.

As a current Wharton admit through the Moelis Advance Access Program (Deferred Enrollment), I have firsthand experience navigating both the deferred and traditional MBA admissions processes. I successfully gained admission to and received calls from multiple top MBA programs (despite a not so great GMAT score), and understand what it takes to craft a compelling application at every stage. Having read over dozens of essays from successful and prospective applications as well as drawing from my own experience and introspection, I bring deep insights into what goes into bringing out your best in your applications. I understand how great storytelling can trump gaps in your profile if done effectively. Whether you're applying through a deferred program like Wharton Moelis, HBS 2+2 or Yale Silver Scholars, pursuing a traditional full-time MBA, I can help you develop a differentiated application strategy, refine your story pitch and essays, and prepare for interviews with confidence.

Welcome to my profile! As an HBS 2+2 admit with a background in healthcare and engineering, I bring firsthand experience and insights into the MBA admissions process. I have successfully coached numerous individuals into M5 programs, leveraging my own journey and passion for helping others achieve their academic goals. As a public school graduate, I understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with diverse educational backgrounds. I'm excited to share my strategies and support you in crafting a standout application. Let's connect and make your MBA dreams a reality!