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Monica is a passionate, data-driven, and inspirational leader and coach! She brings with her not only years of coaching students and professionals, but also an immense knowledge across tech, nonprofit, and management roles. Monica excels in everything she pursues and enstills that same sense of excellence into her mentees.

Matt was imperative to my success in getting accepted into Columbia with his end-to-end methodology. He took a more personal approach with real investment into my success. Seeing my non-traditional attributes and crafting my story as well as highlighting past experiences was paramount. He saw things in me throughout this process that I, myself, did not. It was not only a genuine and successful experience but an enlightening one as well. I could not give Matt enough credit for his dedication to my success and future. Thank you, Matt!!

Matt is a world-class amazing coach. He helped me prep a ton on how to think about cases and given I was mostly interested in transaction work, how to think about analyzing a deal. I wouldn’t have landed my job without him and owe him the world. Plus he’s just a fun guy to get to know!

I was fortunate to have an opportunity to be couched by Dave Cain over the period of about 2 years. He helped me change my behavior 180 degrees. He helped me by teaching me how to ask the right questions, treat my team the right away, how to push my team toward continuous improvements, even my nephew liked me better. A couple years later I was to land my dream job due to Dave’s couching. He made a difference in my life.

Briana is one of the most passionate and thoughtful individuals I know. She is deeply knowledgeable, caring, and reliable. In the 10 years that I have known her, she has helped me navigate my personal, educational, and professional journey with both empathy and insight. Briana is a truly special person and anyone would be lucky to have her in their corner!

Jenna’s success in the MBA application process is no accident. She is driven, detail-oriented, not afraid to break the mold, and truly a genuine, kind person. I welcome her unique feedback and guidance. She is trustworthy, reliable; and a pleasure to work with.

Ellie is a wonderful leader who inspires everyone around her!

Briana helped me with my MBA applications and interview prep back in undergrad. Her bright personality and tenacity was contagious. Her guidance led me to receiving an offer at a Fortune 500 company as well as acceptance to a top MBA program. She elevated the trajectory of my career!

BOOTH WITH $60K – MUCH BETTER EXPERIENCE THAN MY WIFE HAD WITH A BIG NAME FIRM Background • Age 30 • Asian male (raised in China, now a US citizen) • GRE 325 (low for my schools and demographic) • 3.6 GPA in a T-20 US university • 5 jobs in 6 years across multiple industries • Applied in Round 2 I decided to apply to business school in the summer of 2023, having done no prior preparation. Once I committed, I realized I would miss the round 1 deadline, and with only 5 months until round 2, I needed guidance. An HBS alum highly recommended Greg and Avanti Prep, which was refreshing since many of my friends felt their MBA consultants added little value besides grammar editing on the essays. Consultation and Services Before meeting Greg, I had met with five other consultants, but I knew immediately after our intro call that I wanted to work with Avanti Prep. Greg had clearly put in significant effort to understand my background and suggested schools that would be a good fit. I left the call feeling confident I would be in good hands. I chose the 4-school package and added 18 more hours of service for extra schools, high-touch recommendation feedback, and comprehensive interview prep. Greg was my lead consultant, but given the extent of our engagement, he put together a team customized to my background and career goals, and I also worked with Xin, Sarah, and Fahad during the process. The team exceeded all my expectations. Comparison with Other Consultants I have a unique vantage point on different consultants because my wife also applied for an MBA at the same time as me. She chose one of the "big name" consulting firms with a higher price tag, and despite their flashy advertising, her consultant did not go into the depth they promised compared to the tremendous degree of attention and care I received from Greg and Avanti Prep. For example, when my wife worked on her resume with the other firm, her consultant helped her with only two rounds of edits: one for format and one for content. In contrast, Greg and Xin conducted five extensive reviews, including both calls and document reviews. During these, they went through my resume line by line, asking detailed questions about my experiences and finding the best ways to convey them. My wife’s consultant mainly polished the language, without much guidance on the resume content itself, which is what distinguishes a great resume from a mediocre one. Avanti Prep’s thoroughness was equally apparent during the essay process. They helped me work through multiple drafts, with each draft showing significant improvement, while my wife’s consultant focused mainly on two iterations and then shifted towards grammar edits. Whenever I told her about the processes I was going through, it was like night and day to her experience with the other firm. Resume Before starting my resume reviews, I believed my resume was in excellent shape, having recently applied for jobs. However, after meeting with Xin, I realized an MBA resume is different from a traditional job-seeking resume. Xin's extensive experience in resume editing, both as a former Career Management Fellow at CBS and as a resume screener for one of the largest consulting firms, was invaluable. Xin quickly identified the key highlights of each of my experiences and selected those with the most effective evidence to support my overall story, painstakingly employing a situation-action-result approach for every single bullet point on the resume. After my sessions with Xin, I thought my resume couldn't improve further, but Greg's subsequent reviews helped me perfect it. This was the first instance where Greg’s signature "above and beyond" approach made me feel extremely confident that we were putting the absolute best forward in my application, and little did I know, it was just the beginning of many such instances in the pursuit of success. Essays Greg and his team helped me tremendously with my essays, and I could never have expected my final versions to be as strong as they turned out. Applying to five schools with essay prompts ranging from deep self-reflection (where Sarah’s storytelling expertise was pivotal) to professional ambitions (where Fahad’s experience in my target industry was pivotal) was no easy task. Each essay began with a brainstorming session that sparked new inspiration and provided me with an actionable outline. After the initial stages of essay development, Greg gave detailed comments, ensuring each sentence served its purpose, methodically refining each essay like a surgeon. Greg is a terrific coach and communicator, and his passion for helping you tell your best story is evident throughout the process. Another hidden value was Greg’s help with planning my essay sequencing, which was especially important given the number of essays I needed to write. We strategically tackled the most foundational essays first and then adapted them for each school, making the process efficient. I sometimes felt like they had a PhD in the nuances, potential for overlap, and customization between different essays. Conclusion Working with Avanti Prep was worth every penny. For me, the ROI was felt in the quality of their process; in that I was accepted to Booth from an overrepresented group, with a subpar GRE, and multiple pre-MBA job changes; and in the $60K scholarship!! Their dedication, attention to detail, and personalized approach far exceeded my expectations and far exceeded my wife’s experience with a well-known, big name consulting firm. Greg's commitment to excellence was evident every step of the way. I wholeheartedly recommend Greg and his team to anyone seeking a consultant who truly goes above and beyond to ensure success.

I've had the privilege of knowing Joaquin for nearly 20 years, and during that time, I've witnessed his exceptional intelligence, drive, and entrepreneurial spirit. His ability to consistently build and grow successful businesses is a testament to his brilliance and unwavering ambition. What stands out the most is his relentless work ethic and dedication to excellence. Over the years I've seen Joaquin achieve impressive milestones, and it's been inspiring to watch his continuous growth and success.