JD/MBA Admissions Experts

Many candidates applying to INSEAD, London Business School, Oxford and Cambridge are doing so with one clear goal: to move into consulting. Yet that is also where many applications quietly become generic. Admissions committees have read thousands of versions of: “I want to transition into strategy consulting.” They can tell very quickly whether you genuinely understand the career you are describing, whether the goal makes sense given your background, and whether your story is credible. I bring a perspective that most admissions coaches cannot. As a Bain manager and interviewer, I spent years evaluating candidates and deciding who was ready to join the firm. Today, as an INSEAD alumni interviewer, I sit on the admissions side of that same journey. That means I can help you with two things in particular. First, I can tell you how your career goal sounds to someone who has actually hired for that role — and help you make it specific, credible and commercially grounded. Second, I can prepare you for the school interview from the perspective of someone who actually conducts these interviews. Around that, we do the core admissions work properly: building the right school shortlist, sharpening your CV, developing essays that tell one coherent story rather than five disconnected ones, and giving you an honest assessment of where you stand before you spend weeks writing applications.

Good advice should not break your bank. And good advice should be unique. I help MBA applicants find the story that makes everything make sense. My specialty is connecting the dots — personally, professionally, and strategically — so your application reads as a coherent, compelling story rather than a collection of disconnected achievements. I am especially strong at helping applicants find their unique voice and differentiation. This is not a Mad Libs approach, and it is not a factory or template. I help you uncover the most powerful unifying storyline behind your life, career, decisions, ambitions, and future direction. Why this path? Why now? How does everything you have done so far logically lead to what you want to do next? What is the deeper pattern behind your experiences? What makes your candidacy feel not just impressive, but inevitable? Over the past 12 years, I have advised roughly 100 applicants, most targeting top 10 MBA programs. My coaching style is intense, direct, and highly detail-oriented. I am a perfectionist about narrative coherence. I push candidates to go beyond surface-level achievements, uncover the strongest themes in their background, clarify credible short- and long-term goals, and translate their experience into essays and interviews that feel specific, mature, and authentic. The final application should not sound manufactured; it should feel honest, distinctive, and unmistakably yours. I am particularly helpful for candidates with complex, international, technical, finance-heavy, startup, or non-linear backgrounds. If your story has many moving pieces, I can help you connect them into a compelling admissions narrative: where you have been, what shaped you, what you are building toward, and why an MBA is the right bridge. My background combines education from MIT Sloan MBA / undergrad at UPenn, international business experience across the U.S. and China, and years of advising students and professionals on applications, essays, interviews, and career positioning. I have worked across strategy, operations, venture capital, M&A, clean tech, and startup commercialization, which gives me a practical understanding of how ambitious candidates should frame their leadership potential, career goals, and personal differentiation.

Perhaps surprisingly, I do not believe most folks should get an MBA. My particular passion with MBA counseling is talking through if an MBA (or other degrees) makes sense given your goals. The MBA is a large investment with an increasingly uncertain return. I was fortunate that my MBA paid off - I got the career pivot I was looking for - but in many cases I recommend another path to folks. Let's chat to see if an MBA makes sense for you, and if so, which programs you should target. With a rich educational background from Georgetown University and a dual JD/MBA from the University of Pennsylvania and Wharton, I bring a unique blend of legal and business acumen to my coaching. My professional journey includes impactful roles at McKinsey & Company, where I was interviewer trained and helped applicants navigate the rigorous interview process, and leadership positions at Goosehead Insurance (mid-market public company) and various startups. I have coached numerous clients, leveraging my experience in strategy, operations, and transformation to guide them through the MBA application process. Whether you need help with application strategy, essay crafting, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you succeed. I find my biggest value add to be dispelling the myths and rumors you may have encountered on forums like Reddit or in talking with other folks who have not been throught the process in recent years. In my experience, the Internet has a lot of half truths, so I am eager to clarify any thoughts or concerns you may have. I firmly believe I was able to get into Penn's JD/MBA program because of my ability to create a compelling narrative. Beyond a good score and GPA, it really all boils down to a compelling personal statement. This is where I shine - let me help you with this and more. Whether you're looking to refine your personal statement, prepare for interviews, or strategize your application, I'm here to guide you every step of the way.

Navigating the intersection of law and business requires a specific narrative. As a JD/MBA graduate from the University of Pennsylvania and a former Associate at Skadden, I understand the rigor—and the rewards—of the dual-degree path. I don't just help you apply; I help you articulate a cohesive vision that resonates with both admissions committees. From crafting a "dual-language" personal statement to identifying the professional ROI of the joint degree, I provide the tactical roadmap needed to secure a seat at a top-tier program. Whether you are aiming for a M7 MBA or a T14 Law School—or both—I provide the specialized coaching to ensure your profile stands out in a crowded field.

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.

INSEAD alumnus and MBA admissions coach with firsthand experience navigating the application process independently, including admission to INSEAD. I support candidates across profiles: from early-career to experienced professionals, with a focus on positioning, storytelling, and school selection (US vs. Europe vs. Asia), including a clear ROI perspective on different programs. I also work with applicants managing lower GMAT scores, helping them strengthen overall profiles and application strategy.

As a JD/MBA student at Michigan Ross, I bring experience across law, finance, entrepreneurship, and international business, including working with private equity firms in New York and projects across Botswana, Colombia, China, and India. At Ross, I’m involved in the community through student admissions, including interviewing prospective students, as well as the Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Club and International Investment Fund. Having experienced the admissions process from both sides, I love helping applicants identify what makes them distinctive, craft an authentic and memorable story, and confidently navigate every stage of the application and interview process.