Traditional Full-Time MBA Admissions Consultants

As a former McKinsey Engagement Manager and passionate supporter of aspiring MBA candidates, I specialize in guiding individuals through all stages of the admissions process. I’ve helped 10+ candidates at various stages, including selecting the right schools, developing essay and recommendation strategies, refining resumes, and preparing for interviews. For myself, even without a stellar GMAT score, I secured interviews at all the schools I applied to with an out-of-the box story, and I can help you achieve the same. My unique European perspective and creative storytelling skills have helped clients craft applications that captivate admissions committees. Let’s work together to unlock your potential and achieve your MBA dreams!

Welcome to my profile! As an MBA graduate from the Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, I bring firsthand insights into what top business schools are looking for in applicants. I began my career in Strategy & Operations consulting and spent time building a strategy & analytics team at a food company prior to applying to b-school, so I understand the nuances around when to apply, how to speak to your career transitions, and how to highlight your strengths and points of differentiation. I have successfully coached many individuals, helping them craft compelling applications that highlight their unique contributions and experiences. Whether you need assistance with application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you achieve your MBA dreams. Let's connect and make your application stand out!

Welcome to my profile! As a Stanford MBA graduate with a Certificate in Public Management and Social Innovation, I bring a wealth of experience from both the private and academic sectors to my coaching. My professional journey includes strategic roles at leading companies like Samsara, Omidyar Network, and Spotify, where I honed my skills in strategy, product marketing, and investment management. I have a deep understanding of the MBA admissions process and have successfully navigated it myself, which allows me to provide insightful guidance to aspiring MBA candidates. Whether you need help with application strategy, essay crafting, or interview preparation, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality!

Hi, I’m Abby! I was accepted into the Harvard Business School 2+2 Deferred MBA Program, as well as Columbia Business School’s Deferred Enrollment Program and Yale’s Silver Scholars Program. I earned a 331 on the GRE and graduated from a small liberal arts college, where I majored in Economics and Psychology. Currently, I work at PwC as an AI Strategist, and I’m also passionate about entrepreneurship. I’ve helped clients from a wide range of backgrounds—including underrepresented minorities, non-traditional candidates, and students from non-target schools—craft standout applications. From developing compelling personal narratives to perfecting interview strategy, I bring a tailored, strategic approach to each applicant. Let’s work together to turn your MBA goals into reality. Reach out to start your journey today!

I coach MBAs because I’ve spent time navigating many of the same high-pressure environments my clients are preparing for. My background across top-tier business school, MBB consulting, and Special Forces leadership has shaped a structured, practical approach to coaching — one focused on clarity, preparation, and helping candidates show up as their best when it matters most. Why work with me: 🎓 Wharton MBA: Deep, current insight into top MBA recruiting and academic dynamics 🧠 BCG Consultant: First-hand experience winning and performing in MBB roles 🪖 Former Special Forces Officer: Discipline, preparation, and execution under pressure 🎯 Results-Focused Coaching: Practical guidance across cases, networking, and behavioral prep

I have been coaching MBA applicants for almost 15 years! I also served as an admissions reader for Michigan Ross, and I bring this experience to help you put your best application forward!

I built and ran a blog and podcast all about life and careers after the military and have worked with lots of veterans as they look into MBA programs. I worked with multiple clients at a boutique MBA consulting firm and helped them get into one of their top 2 schools, all within the Top 20.

I evaluated 1000+ applicants on 6 continents for a Top 20 MBA program, reviewing resumes, work experience, test scores, undergraduate grades, and essays to identify top candidates and forecast student success. I interviewed global candidates remotely and in-person utilizing behavioral interviewing techniques. I combine my MBA expertise with Fortune 50 leadership experience (Procter & Gamble and FedEx). I also have my MBA from a top full-time MBA program (University of Pittsburgh).

I served as a student admissions fellow for two years and supported several applicants with essay development and mock interviews. I also co-launched an MBA application prep program for Black prospective students which supported applicants in achieving higher GMAT/GRE scores, refining their stories and essays, and preparing to submit high quality applications.

If you're looking for "nice", look elsewhere. With me, you'll get the hard truth. About your chances, about ways to improve those chances and, above all, the changes we need to make in order to maximize your chances at the top schools. My edits will be ruthless. I will insist you dive deeper and deeper into the narrative until we get it right. And I know "right". With over 15 years of working with Top 20 MBA applicants, I am an expert in identifying the areas where everyone needs help: telling their story in way that makes them stand out. When you're up against other Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Yale applicants, there is more to personal statements and supplemental essays than merely being outstanding. Your story has to stop the jaded admissions folks in their tracks and make them say, 'Wow! That's who we're looking for!" That's where I come in. I take a deep dive into getting to you know, your story, what makes you tick and what motivates you. With the help of our curated conversations, custom guides and 90-minute brainstorming sessions, I will help you squeeze out every last ounce of your potential and make it sing on the page. Working in this way is painstaking and time consuming, but my results speak for themselves. Each year, I get 90+% of my clients into at least one of their top 3 dream schools. This also means that I cannot take on many clients (usually 25-28 per application cycle). With so much personal attention given to each applicant and their multiple applications, it is impossible for me to maintain my high level of success if I take on more than 25-28 clients per year. This means three things: 1.) My schedule fills up quick 2.) I am by no means the cheapest consultant out there (in fact, I am on the more pricey side) 3.) The experience--and results--you have with me (yes, me, Avi...not some junior consultant) will be second to none. It's also worth noting that roughly half of my clients each year are those that had disappointing experiences working with other consultants. The most common complaint I hear from these disgruntled applicants is that they didn't feel like the consultant took a vested interest in their success, limiting their face to face time while discouraging them them from applying to top-tier schools. This way, the consultant looks like a big hero when you get admitted to schools you would have likely got admitted to without their "help". My specialty is M7 MBA programs and Top 20 Business Schools. In both cases, my job is to get you interviews at, and admitted to, schools that in some cases you have no business'' getting accepted to, and in other cases getting you scholarship money for your No. 1 school. Otherwise, what's the point, right? If I can't raise the stakes for you, what am I getting paid for? Background: Born and raised in New York City, I take a non-nonsense approach to consulting. We are going to work together for months, sometimes a full year, together, so I like to set the tone for an honest, direct style of communication that leads to winning applications, not inflated egos. To do this successfully, I have to part coach, part mentor, part drill sergeant and part therapist. But mostly your fearless leader in navigating the tricky terrain of college apps. I will hound you for draft deadlines, insist on better revisions and deeper reflection even when you feel it's "good enough". And I will keep you on a structured schedule so you don't feel overwhelmed. Lastly, in certain cases I won't be "nice". If I feel you're capable of better, I'll let you know. If something could work better in an application, I will point it out. I will not spare your feelings, we're here to win this admissions game. I have coached this game for going on 20 years. I am a former Admissions reader at Berkeley and writer for the LA Times. I have a receding hairline and a mean left hook (former boxer). I value honesty over flattery and ambition over modesty. Let's make this happen. Together. .