MBA/MPP Admissions Consultants

"Yvette said my story better than I have." - H/W/S admit That’s the outcome I’ve worked toward for 11 years, with clients admitted to H/W/S + other top 15 MBAs. AS YOUR COACH: -Stand out: I help you find the specific stories and details drawing from my experience and that of 350+ applicants -Admissions Expertise: I show you how an admissions officer will read your essays, and where a draft loses them -Professional Experience: I’ve worked in PM, finance, consulting and as a founder, so I can help you read your target industry and tie your experience to your goals. -Pitch Expertise: We build a post-MBA story that’s innovative and stands out during the application and interview -Adapting to AI: I interview recent alumni to tell you how top MBAs are actually adapting to AI, so you can choose the right program and speak to it in your interviews. MY APPROACH: -Interview Seat, Day One: From our first call, I put you in the interview seat so you find your leadership voice early. -Behind the Prompt: I show you what each essay question is really asking and what admissions officers look for. -Design Sessions: You and I dig into the personal and professional moments that show who you are. -Connect the Dots: My framework links your past experience and future goals into one bold story. -Your “Aha” Moment: You get excited (and less anxious) about your story, and it shows in your essays and interviews. -Built for Busy Professionals (with humor): I recognize that applying to competitive MBAs is a serious process for you on top of a competitive full time job. I inject my naturally open and humorous (an at times sarcastic) personality to make the process feel a little less like work. I know when to guide to create urgency and when to give you room to explore your creativity. -Technical industries/roles: Enterprise AI, product management, consulting, health&wellness, gov, infrastructure, real estate, fintech, engineering -International Experience: Middle East, Europe, Latin America experience derived from working in 3 countries (US, EU, UAE), living in LATAM, and visiting 25+ countries and 35 US states. TAKING NEW CLIENTS: -I work with a small group of international/US candidates each round from diverse backgrounds (tech, entrepreneurs, consultants, family business). I am available for my clients within short notice. UNIQUE ASPECTS OF MY PLANS: 1. Strategy Starter: A self-driven, strategy-only plan that gives you a core strategy to build on, so you don’t spend weeks writing without direction. 2. Two Coaches: Unlimited Coaching package includes additional review by a second coach (you get 2 in 1 coaches!) 3. All clients get guidance on using AI to avoid generic sounding essays FIND ME: 👩🏻‍💻 IG: MBAcoach 👩🏻‍💻 MBA Program Essay Questions & Dealines Tracker https://blog.getmba.ai/ 📣Media: Featured in Poets&Quants and Stacy Blackman's podcast EXPERTISE: -Clients in 20 Countries: complex industries including tech, finance, consulting, government, healthcare, biotech, entrepreneurship, renewable energy, military, and telco. -Roles: product management, strategy, operations, analytics, finance, sales, engineering and manufacturing. -Less experience With: Brand management, marketing, HR. -Expert with top 17 MBAs worldwide: Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Kellogg, MIT, Booth, Columbia, Tuck, Haas, Yale, NYU, UCLA, Ross, Duke, Fuqua, UT, London Business School, INSEAD -Expert with MBA, EMBA, & deferred MBA admissions. -Expert with dual degrees MBA/MPP(A) or MBA/MA product, design, engineering, education, biotech.

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.

I understand the stress of preparing for the GMAT/GRE while juggling school or long hours at a full-time job—I’ve been there myself. I applied to Harvard and Stanford in Round 2 for the Class of 2026 and was waitlisted at both. For me, being waitlisted was even more stressful than rejection. Two months later, I reapplied and was admitted to both schools—a dream come true. I’d love to share my knowledge and lessons learned to help you navigate the process and achieve your goals.

I'm a Harvard Business School MBA with a Northwestern undergrad degree in journalism. In my 10 years of MBA admissions work, I've coached clients who have been accepted at all M7 schools and they have earned more than $2 million in merit scholarships. I absolutely love helping applicants uncover their unique differentiators, which we all have but often people don't know how to identify them. I've worked with hundreds of applicants on every aspect of MBA applications from school selection to essays to interviews. My experience in journalism and public relations before my MBA and human capital consulting after HBS allows me to help my clients craft the most compelling and clear narratives for business school. I can also relate firsthand to those who have a more untraditional background (public relations certainly was not a popular entry point to HBS when I applied!) although I've worked with many clients from all industries, functions and geographies. I would love to meet you and be your guide on the path to your dream MBA program.

I'm Ryan, a former musician turned consultant turned Duke Fuqua MBA, now working in F200 corporate strategy. My journey to business school was driven by a mission to leave communities better than I found them—through work in climate/sustainability, impact investing, and international development. As the first in my family and network to pursue an MBA, I had to navigate the application process largely on my own. Now, I help others avoid the guesswork. Since graduating, I've worked with a dozen prospective students on every stage of the MBA journey—crafting applications, preparing for interviews, and choosing between top programs like Duke, Columbia, MIT, Cornell, and UVA. My insights have even been featured by Fuqua in their student blog: Read more here (https://blogs.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-mba/2024/03/21/ryan-vanslyke/knowing-fuqua-was-the-right-fit-for-my-mba). If you're looking for guidance from someone who's been in your shoes, let’s connect—I’d love to help you get into the school of your dreams!

✨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!

Welcome to my profile! With 20+ years experience in Admissions Consulting, Career Coaching, Education, and Recruitment, I've supported many candidates gain admission to top MBA programs on the planet. My values are deeply rooted in quality education, global interconnectedness, and diversity & inclusion. If you're targeting a seat at some of the best schools in the world, working together, I'm confident we can get you there, and my previous client testimonials confirm that. As former Director of Recruitment for the Global MBA program at ESSEC Business School (Paris, France & Singapore) I know exactly what gives MBA applicants a competitive profile in the eyes of admissions committees. Previously in my role at France's prestigious Sciences Po, I offered countless workshops on how to write an impactful CV, as well as how to interview effectively. Prior to this, I worked in admissions & recruitment at Long Island University in New York. Additionally, as an English teacher for many years, most recently at the prestigious École de Guerre, you can rest assured that your essays will be critiqued for English grammar and spelling with the eye of a hawk. In 2020, I created Candidate Coach to do admissions consulting full time. Currently based between Paris, France and New York City - centrally located and globally connected to team up for appointments, no matter what your time zone in the world.

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!

I've guided candidates through the full MBA admissions process for over 10 years — from school selection and application strategy through to essays, CV, letters of recommendation, and interview prep. Nearly all candidates who completed the full journey with me were admitted to their target school, including M7 programs (Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Columbia, Booth, Kellogg, MIT Sloan) and top European schools (LBS, INSEAD, HEC Paris, Bocconi, IE, IESE, Cambridge, Oxford). As a BCG consultant with an engineering background, I bring a perspective that most admissions coaches don't have. I know what top employers actually look for in MBA graduates, which programmes open which doors, and how to position technical and STEM profiles for business schools — because I've done it myself. I hold an MBA from SDA Bocconi and Columbia Business School, and a mechanical engineering degree from Politecnico di Milano and the University of Illinois, so I've navigated this transition firsthand, on both sides of the Atlantic. I work on every element of the application: defining your narrative and positioning, selecting schools strategically, crafting essays that sound like you and not like a template, shaping your CV for impact, coaching recommenders on what to highlight, and preparing you for interviews. The goal is a cohesive application where every piece reinforces who you are and why you belong. If what you've read resonates, write to me.

Welcome! I'm a Harvard Business School MBA graduate with experience spanning international development, management consulting at BCG, and tech. I was admitted to all three MBA programs I applied to—HBS, Wharton/Lauder, and UVA Darden—and secured consulting offers from McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. I also led the Management Consulting Club at HBS and coached dozens of students on how to tell their pre-MBA story and land the summer internship offer. I believe MBA programs value applicants who bring distinct perspectives and experiences to the classroom. I love helping people uncover what makes their story unique and translate it into a compelling application that honors who they are. Whether you're exploring a career pivot or looking to advance your current path, I can help you connect the dots between your experiences and aspirations. From career exploration and school selection to application strategy, essays, resumes, and interview preparation, my goal is to help you put your best foot forward without losing what makes you, you.