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I had the pleasure of working with Deep during his time as a Harvard Business School Fellow at the Boston Planning and Development Agency (now City of Boston Planning Dept.). Deep's detail-oriented approaches and commitment to offering a comprehensive final product makes him an absolute powerhouse in any professional setting. Beyond that, what I admire most about Deep is his impact on others and the overwhelming devotion he holds for helping those within his network.

Joe helped me create a plan as I was changing careers. He coached me to realize transferable skills from my previous career for my resume that helped me land an internship in my new career. He also gave me insights to help guide me through my first interviews in years. Joe’s coaching and career advise has been invaluable for me. I recommend anyone who is considering his services to talk to Joe. He can help you find the next steps in your journey!

The All-In-One Mentor/Consultant: Admitted To HBS, Wharton, Lauder, LBS, Booth Background: Asian Male (International) GPA: 3.5 from Top 20 U.S. university GMAT: 740 Why I chose Avanti Prep: Speaking with friends attending M7 schools, I noticed all of them had used MBA consultants... so I decided to follow the trend. I scheduled more than five calls with different firms to assess my profile. Most of the consultants barely looked at the details of my profile and superficially jumped to the conclusion that M7 would be pretty difficult. After talking to a handful of consultants and only having Greg's call left, I had pretty much made up my mind about signing up with the most premium consulting firm. I thought this would be the safer choice. But... when I got on the call with Greg, my mind changed. He started asking me questions about my career moves and background and really dived into the details. He then discussed with me the strategy and how to bring my unique stories to life. I felt like the other consultants were just inputting me into their cookie-cutter framework by looking at my stats, whereas Greg was trying to really get to the crux of my value and uniqueness. Working with Greg: I signed up for the Tier 3 package for 4 schools originally and then added 5 additional schools. Greg was exceptional and truly transformational in all aspects: selecting schools, helping me contemplate my background and connecting the dots, ideation of goals, resume, essays, and everything else. Greg has a keen sense where he can really squeeze the best personal and professional stories out of you, and he teaches you to deliver them in a way that really resonates with the reader. He was always readily available, and I felt as if he was a good mentor and a friend I had known for a while. We would talk about non-MBA-related stuff as well. Although the MBA process was gruesome, and I do not ever want to do it again, it was awesome working with him -- I honestly could not have done it without him. Interview Prep: Also, I cannot thank Greg enough for the interview preparation. I'm the kind of guy who loves to just "wing it," but Greg really coached me on the best practices and tremendously improved my interview skills. The interview preparation was super tailored to each school and to me. Greg’s feedback was on-point, and he really helped me nail all the different kinds of interviews, plus the HBS post-interview reflection essay, Booth interview video, and LBS mini-case. I remember for my last interview, I had lost all motivation, but he helped me push through to the end. Results: I will let the results speak for themselves. I received invitations for interviews from 6 out of the 9 schools (M7, Lauder, LBS.) Of the 6 interviews, I was accepted to HBS, Wharton, Lauder, LBS, and Booth, and I received scholarships for 2 schools. The final result is a dream come true. Greg was awesome, and I really don't think I could have accomplished this without him. I also want to take this opportunity to pat my past self on the back for choosing Greg. To sum it up, Greg is a personable, skillful, and sharp mentor and friend, and I would highly recommend him to anybody.

I’ve had the privilege of working with Ben on a few projects. He helped me navigate conflict, find opportunities and , most importantly, enabled me to ask hard questions and take ownership. Highly recommend working with him!

My co-founders and I run every big decision by Adam. He has an incredibly versatile set of experiences scaling Dig, and he's been able to advise us in such an actionable manner because oftentimes he's been in our shoes before. Whether it's culinary strategy, team development, or fundraising, we can learn something from Adam. I am very thankful he's become such a good friend / coach to us

I am thrilled to recommend Mythili as an exceptional professional coach for anyone seeking impactful guidance on their personal and professional journey. Having been coached by her through a different platform, I can personally attest to her transformative influence on my growth. Mythili's coaching helped me identify and address my blind spots, allowing me to gain invaluable clarity and make meaningful improvements to my approach. Under her guidance, I was able to set and achieve key short-term professional goals, ultimately growing into a more mature and thoughtful professional. Mythili's strengths lie in her ability to actively listen, provide honest yet supportive feedback, and create a safe, non-judgmental space for self-reflection and growth. Her empathetic nature, coupled with her goal-oriented coaching style, ensures that every session is both insightful and action-driven. Mythili is a wonderful human being and she has stayed connected with me even though it has been few years that she coached me. I VOUCH FOR MYTHILI

Archit was a very helpful figure in my ultimate decision to pursue an MBA and go to Kelllogg. He’s very thoughful, transparent, and helpful at all stages in my process and is all-around a very easy person to work with! I would highly recommend him if you are seeking any advisory on MBA applications, post-MBA recruiting and career paths, and personal and professional advice. I cannot think of a better advocate and help than him!

Greg Believed in Me – Excellent Experience – Accepted to Top Choice with $$ Profile & Background: • White male • 4 years of work experience – M&A for an industrials company • GPA: 3.9 (Business / Finance) – small, non-target liberal arts school • GRE: 326 (V163, Q163) While I had a high undergrad GPA and strong background, standardized testing was not my strength. I also knew I would need help crafting my story once I was finished with the GMAT. After taking the GMAT several times, the best I could do was mid-600s. When speaking with several consulting firms (found on GMAT Club) to assess my profile, most said there was little hope I could crack a Top-20 school. This was very disappointing given my hopes of attending a top program for Investment Banking recruiting. Greg was the only consultant I spoke with who instead began thinking about my options and how to maximize my potential. He recommended I try switching to the GRE. After two attempts, I scored a 326, which was at or above average for my target schools. Working with Greg: I signed up for the Tier 3 package for 3 schools and covered 3 additional schools on an hourly basis. Greg went above and beyond not just on the 3 package schools but the other 3 schools as well. He was also more than accommodating when it came to adding hours or work (often working with me on things outside of the package pro-bono). It was nice knowing Greg truly cared and was not selling me on additional hours / schools / services. Greg helped me create a detailed plan for selecting schools, developing my goals, resume, and essays, and preparing my recommenders. He was exceptional in all aspects. Greg’s ability to help you draw out your personal story, craft it into a cohesive narrative, and tailor it to each school was beyond impressive. He has an amazing ability to push your thinking and how you convey your thoughts (in your resume, essays, and interviews) to the next level. Greg’s dedication continued through the interview prep process. He spent several hours with me talking through school-specific questions and providing detailed feedback on my responses, boosting my confidence for the real thing. I’m equally appreciative of Greg’s availability, friendliness, and professionalism. He understood the stresses I had about the MBA process and was committed to making things organized and practical. I cannot thank him enough. Results: My interview invitations and final results speak for themselves. Of the six schools I applied to, I was invited to interview at five (all T15 schools), including my top choice. I was accepted to all four programs with which I interviewed (I declined one of the interview invites), and I received two scholarships, one of which at my top choice, where I will be attending this fall. Overall: Working with Greg was the best decision I made, and I highly recommend him to anyone applying in the future. Greg truly believed I could be a successful candidate when others, including myself, had doubts. The results and scholarships show how valuable his services are. Greg was fully invested in my success and it never felt like I was just another client, as it did with some of the other firms I spoke to. Beyond the application work, he became somebody I could bounce ideas off of and talk to about anything MBA related. Not only will Greg ensure you position yourself as the best possible candidate, he will become a mentor and friend.

Janae is one of the kindest most patient people I know. In addition she is an amazing example and mentor in how to succeed and find the good in any situation.

Evan has really good insight on APM recruitment as well as a deep understanding of the different types of work Visa is doing. He went above and beyond answering my questions and gave specific personal experiences to back his answers. I also appreciated his multidisciplinary background that gives him a unique perspective on a number of topics.