MBA Office Hours: Fall 2026 Applicants & Anyone Still Deciding

Fall 2026 applications are closer than they feel. If you're starting to get serious, or if you're still circling the question of whether to apply at all, this is a good time to talk it through with someone who's been on both sides of the process. Drop in with whatever's on your mind. Maybe you're wondering if your profile is competitive, or you're not sure which programs actually make sense for your background. Maybe you've been going back and forth on ROI, or you don't know how to explain a gap, a pivot, or a complicated career story. Maybe you're just not sure if this is the right move for where you're trying to go. All of that's fair game for this casual and unscripted chat! About me: I'm an MBA admissions consultant, certified executive coach, and former Sr. Associate Director of MBA Admissions at NYU Stern, where I spent years reviewing applications as a full-time member of the admissions committee. I hold an MBA from NYU Stern, an SPHR credential, and run Pinetree & Palm Consulting, a coaching and admissions advisory practice based in Los Angeles.