Harvard / Stanford Interview Prep — 78% Lifetime Acceptance Rate

Greg G.

One of only 23 consultants with 100+ P&Q reviews — $295/hour for 20+ hours

REPUTATION Since founding Avanti Prep in 2017, I've built a reputation in MBA admissions consulting circles for my high-touch, personalized approach; exceptionally detailed essay, resume, and recommendation reviews ("way more detailed, iterative, and thorough than competitors"); deep school-specific knowledge; storytelling expertise ("helping clients actually find and articulate their story"); willingness to go above and beyond; and, of course, results. Avanti Prep and I have been recognized on Poets & Quants’ top consultant, top client satisfaction score, and/or top boutique firm lists in six of the past seven years. In 2026, I was ranked the #9 consultant in the U.S., and Avanti Prep was named one of the top boutique firms globally. Still, we remain the industry's "value leader," delivering top-tier quality, service, and outcomes for $200 less per hour than similarly ranked peers. In October 2026, Avanti Prep was the only firm (out of 25) to earn 3 medals in GMAT Club's inaugural "Best MBA Admissions Consultants" awards: Gold for Reapplicants, Gold for Overrepresented Applicants, and Silver for Non-Traditional Applicants. The awards were algorithmic, based almost entirely on 2,711 verified client reviews; the 25-firm field included the industry's biggest players, making our distinction even more noteworthy. DEPTH The trends I observed during those early years have amplified at Avanti Prep. Clients who previously worked with other firms often tell us they only spoke to their consultant a few times — in a Package, no less. They describe getting charged for a one-hour essay or resume review that contains only a few comments. Or receiving only 30 minutes of interview feedback. We go way, way deeper than this. Our average three-school Package includes 14 calls — even more if you prefer "live" essay and resume reviews. Our clients describe superior quality as well, reporting that working with Avanti Prep was like "night and day" compared with other firms and that "10 hours were more effective than 40+ hours with my previous consultant." Rather than me cherry-pick examples, please read our reviews! EXPERIENCE In doing this full-time, I've been fortunate to become one of the most experienced practitioners in the industry. In a market where most coaches operate part-time, that can literally equate to 10x, 20x, even 50x the amount of experience. As of October 2026, I've conducted 7,667 hours of one-on-one admissions coaching and 835 initial consultations, and I am one of only 23 MBA admissions consultants with 100+ lifetime Poets & Quants reviews. COMMITMENT Along with level of experience, depth of service, and quality of reviews, another differentiator is that we genuinely care. This shouldn't be unique when you're spending thousands of dollars, but it is. We take your investment very seriously, and we honor the trust you've placed in us by investing our very best in you. Our engagements often become true relationships, and many continue beyond applications. We are extremely proud that our client reviews consistently highlight themes related not only to masterful essay reviews, resume reviews, and interview prep, but also to our compassion, empathy, mentorship, and personal care — a willingness to go above and beyond — literally, in the form of free service, and emotionally, in the form of listening and coaching — to help you deliver your best and most authentic self. RESULTS All of this translates into superior client experiences and results. About 20% of our clients are re-applicants, and half of them previously worked with other admissions consultants or firms — usually with some of the "biggest names" in the industry. This creates a unique point of comparison, and one that we really want to make sure you read through and consider. You can read their detailed reviews here. ​ Our lifetime Harvard/Stanford acceptance rate is 42% — nearly 5x the baseline acceptance rate for those two world-leading MBA programs. My lifetime Harvard/Stanford Interview Prep success rate is 78%. This success extends up and down the rankings. And as a boutique firm, we generally achieve these industry-leading results with a "less elite" client base than our biggest competitors.* SCHOLARSHIPS One of the most overlooked benefits of working together is increasing your chances of receiving a scholarship. This creates an even more tangible return on your investment — but it only happens when admissions committees see exceptional clarity, authenticity, impact, and school-specific fit in your story. Since 2017, over half (53%) of our clients' admission offers have included merit scholarship funding. Avanti Prep clients have earned several major named fellowships, including Stanford's ultra-prestigious Knight-Hennessy Scholars, the Joseph Wharton Fellowship, Darden's Jefferson Fellowship, Cornell's Park Fellowship, the Consortium Fellowship, and numerous Forté Fellowships. We've also helped many re-applicants go from no admits with large firms or local consultants to multiple scholarships.* SAVINGS This sort of sounds like a department store slogan, but with Avanti Prep, I also believe that you get more for less. Other consultants with 100+ lifetime reviews charge an average of $495 per hour, whereas most of our Founder clients pay $295. That's $200 less per hour. Our average client (33 hours) saves $6,600 (!!) relative to other leading firms — for what we (and they) believe is better service. Poets & Quants has twice highlighted ​us for this. In 2020, they noted that "Among the top advisors, the least expensive is Greg Guglielmo of Avanti Prep." In 2023, their industry-wide analysis noted that our rates "remain one of the least expensive in the industry." And even then, as so many of our reviews attest, we make it a practice to offer clients special discounts upfront and free service along the way. APPLICANTS We work with applicants from all industries and geographies — and unlike other firms, we do not screen for certain scores, profiles, or experiences. In the last three years, 42% of our clients were American, 22% were internationals based in the U.S., and 36% were from abroad. About a quarter of our U.S. clients are from the military. We offer a military discount, and our military-to-MBA track record is elite. We've helped clients from 43 countries gain admission to 53 programs worldwide. And while our clients are often targeting highly ranked programs​ — since our founding, 20% the apps we've supported were to HSW and 50% were to the M7/LBS/INSEAD — our experience extends well beyond the top tier. We have almost certainly worked with applicants who match your industry, country, and school profile. SERVICES We support clients across all elements of the MBA application process, primarily through Hourly Services and High-Touch Packages. We also work with applicants to specialized graduate business programs, including Master of Finance, Financial Engineering, Business Analytics, Marketing, and Management (MiM) — with admits to top MFin (MIT Sloan) and MFE (Haas) programs in 2025/2026. Our engagements range from a few hours (e.g., standalone Interview Prep or targeted resume/essay reviews) all the way through large, multi-school Packages. We also offer further-discounted ancillary services — well before you apply (Pre-App Advisory), after you submit (Waitlist Support, Scholarship Negotiations), and for students/professionals engaged in job searches and interviews (Career Services). *In 2024-25 and 2025-26, our clients' average two-year merit award was $84,176 per school. If anything, these figures are conservative, as some clients do not report final scholarships to us. Data excludes programs that only offer need-based aid and candidates not considered for merit funding due to full sponsorship or GI Bill coverage. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Avanti Prep makes no assertions or guarantees regarding client outcomes.