One-Year MBA Admissions Consultants

As a 1 year full-time MBA, I had to make the most out of my time on campus. I can help individuals thinking about 1) whether the MBA is truly worth it, 2) what to consider when making a decision, 3) how to make the most out of the experience. Sometimes you need someone to ask tough questions or give you structure to make the most out of your time. I am that person!

Welcome! As a current MBA student at the Kellogg School of Management and a seasoned strategy consultant at Deloitte, I bring a wealth of experience from consulting and MBA recruiting to my coaching. When I applied, I was a bit lost. I went through the application, interview, scholarship and accepted student day selection process for 6 MBA programs, equipping me with the insights and skills necessary to guide aspiring MBA candidates. I've successfully coached prospective students, helping them craft compelling applications and navigate the competitive admissions landscape. Whether you need assistance with application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you achieve your MBA goals. Let's connect and make your application stand out!

I help candidates navigate the MBA journey end to end because I have personally gone through every stage of it and understand how tightly admissions decisions and post-MBA outcomes are linked. From GMAT strategy and school selection to regional trade-offs, cost-benefit analysis, scholarships, networking, interviews and final admit decisions, I have built and executed this process myself across US, European, and Indian business schools. I did not treat the MBA as a checkbox. I approached it as a strategic investment and designed my application and career plan accordingly. Since 2021, I have coached 18 candidates who have gone on to top-20 business schools. I work with clients to define their long-term career direction, shape a credible narrative and position them as candidates who know why they are pursuing an MBA and what they plan to do with it. This includes supporting professionals looking to change sector, function and region - A transition I successfully made myself during my MBA. Beyond admissions, I help clients prepare for post-MBA recruiting in consulting, leadership programs and big tech by aligning their MBA choices with realistic career outcomes. My goal is not just to help you get in, but to ensure the MBA works for you long after acceptance!

I have helped over 150 candidates gain admission to programs including INSEAD, London Business School, MIT Sloan, Columbia, Kellogg, Yale SOM, IESE, Oxford Saïd, Cambridge Judge, and others. My clients have come from companies including Netflix, Naver, Nexon, Santander, and Accenture. Many of the people I work with are exceptional candidates whose strengths are easy to underestimate on paper, especially if they are applying from outside the US or UK or working in a second language. They do not just need help polishing essays. They need help understanding what makes them compelling and communicating that with clarity, confidence, and precision. I help you identify the story, judgment, and self-awareness that admissions committees are actually looking for, then express it in a way that is memorable without feeling manufactured. If you are aiming for the highest level and want a coach who understands both international applicants and high-stakes positioning, I can help.

Hey! I'm Kusha, an incoming Chicago Booth MBA (Class of 2028) and Life Sciences technology consultant. I navigated the MBA admissions process on an incredibly tight timeline and came out with 4 acceptances to top programs and over $250K in total scholarship offers. I did it all without MBB, Big Tech, or bulge bracket on my resume. Before Booth, I built my career in Life Sciences consulting at a boutique firm. I know what it's like to apply to top business schools without household-name companies backing you, and I know how to make your background a strength, not a liability. Where I can help: - Application strategy, from school selection to crafting your story - Essay Reviews - Scholarship Negotiation and Financial Aid Strategy - Interview Prep with honest, constructive feedback - Support for Late-Starting Applicants who need to move fast I went through this recently and remember exactly what it feels like. I'm here to be a straight-talking, supportive partner who helps you put your best application forward and save some money along the way. Let's get started!

I'm a Wharton MBA graduate with an international background across the US, Europe, and MENA region - and a non-linear career path that took me from investment management into tech startups before business school. That journey wasn't tidy. But it taught me exactly how to turn a complex, unconventional story into one that resonates with top admissions committees, and it's the foundation of everything I bring to my clients. My unique qualifications include: ✔ Wharton MBA graduate with leadership roles in selective student organizations and fellowships, giving me a current, first-hand understanding of what thriving (not just getting in) at an M7 program actually looks like ✔ Spent time on the interview-evaluation side of Wharton admissions, giving me a nuanced lens into how candidates can stand out in the interview ✔ Helped students get into top M7 schools and LBS & INSEAD in Europe ✔ Specialized experience with non-linear profiles, career pivots, international applicants, and candidates who feel their story doesn't fit the traditional MBA mold ✔ End-to-end support across school selection, narrative development, essays, recommendations, interview prep, and timeline management - with a structured, personalized calendar so nothing falls through the cracks ✔ I work with a deliberately small number of clients per cycle. That's not a sales line, it's how I do my best work. Every person I take on gets my full attention, honest feedback, and genuine investment in their outcome. I'm especially helpful to: ✔ Candidates with non-linear or complex career paths who need help making sense of their story ✔ Career-pivot applicants struggling to frame their "why MBA, why now" ✔ Candidates with good experience and scores that don't jump off the page, helping them turn "good" into stellar ✔ International applicants navigating the cultural translation of their experience for U.S. and European programs ✔ Early-career applicants (2–5 years out) who need help conveying maturity and potential alongside ambition

INSEAD MBA and Master of Finance (Queen's University) with a BA in Economics from McGill — I know exactly what it takes to build an application that stands out. I applied with a non-linear profile: a tech and data strategy background, based in Canada, targeting a full career pivot, a function change, a geography change, and a significant salary uplift — and I got everything I was aiming for. I prepared really hard: GMAT coaching, multiple essay drafts, and extensive interview preparation. I know what the process demands and what adcoms are actually looking for — especially if your story isn't straightforward. In the five years since graduating from INSEAD, I've coached several dozen prospective MBA candidates — from one-off clarity sessions through to 2-3 sessions per candidate of application support — helping them find their narrative, sharpen their essays, and walk into interviews with genuine confidence. My core strengths as an MBA admissions coach: -Helping candidates with non-linear or unconventional profiles build a compelling, coherent story -GMAT strategy and preparation guidance -Essay development — from blank page to final draft -Interview preparation and confidence-building -School selection and positioning strategy -Career goal articulation — short and long term -Navigating ambitious asks: career pivots, geo moves, salary jumps

I know how overwhelming the graduate school process can feel — because I've spent years on the inside watching talented people struggle to tell their story in a way that truly lands. Having worked in admissions at Georgetown University, the University of Cincinnati, and George Washington University, I've sat across from hundreds of applicants and reviewed thousands of applications. That experience gave me a deep understanding of what committees are genuinely looking for, and more importantly, how to help you present your best self with confidence. My goal has always been to make this process feel less intimidating and more empowering for each student I meet with What drives me is seeing people get into programs they once thought were out of reach. As a current MBA student myself, I haven't forgotten what it's like to be on your side of the process — the self-doubt, the late nights, the endless second-guessing. I've helped students navigate tight deadlines, sharpen their personal statements, and build strategies that resulted in students enrolling in their dream programs. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all advice, because your story is unique and deserves to be told that way. When you work with me, you're getting someone who genuinely cares about where you're headed and will be with you every step of the way.

I've spent a decade at three of the world's most competitive companies — Meta, Apple, and JPMorgan Chase — doing one thing exceptionally well: turning complex, messy human stories into clear, compelling narratives that move people to act. That's not just my job. It's my superpower. And it's exactly what great MBA essays require. I was selected for JPMorgan Chase's Senior Associate Development Program — a leadership initiative recognizing the top 2% of nominees firm-wide — and have been recognized as a top 1% mentor on the ADP List platform for expertise in research and career development. I've formally mentored junior researchers, led A/B testing workshops for 200+ employees, and built research frameworks that doubled team throughput. I know what it takes to perform at the highest level — and how to help others get there. I also just lived the application process myself. As an incoming Columbia EMBA student, I know exactly what today's top programs are looking for — and more importantly, what makes an application stand out in a highly competitive pool. I didn't have a linear, easy-to-package story. I had to work for my narrative. That's what makes me a better coach: I've done the hard work of turning a decade of zigzag experience into something undeniable, and I can help you do the same.

With an MBA from London Business School and a Bachelor's in Economics from UC Berkeley, I bring a wealth of first-hand knowledge and experience to the table. I've been an MBA Admissions Consultant to multiple successful clients to top programs including LBS, INSEAD, Oxford, IESE, and Imperial. My professional journey includes strategic roles at LinkedIn and Strategy& (PwC), where I have worked on cutting-egde projects in strategy, operations, and financial planning. Having coached individuals to achieve their MBA dreams, I'm here to help you craft a standout application. Let's work together to make your MBA aspirations a reality!