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Welcome to my profile, and thanks for being here on this important path you’ve embarked on - MBA applications! I am a Harvard Business School Class of 2025 graduate, and I’m excited to help others navigate this journey. My own path to business school was anything but traditional: I moved to the U.S. from Turkey to attend the University of Chicago. Unlike most business school applicants, I left consulting within a year and joined a small startup that later went public. I was fortunate to be admitted to both MIT Sloan with a scholarship and HBS, and can confidently say I know how to package a unique background into a compelling application. I’m especially passionate about helping nontraditional and international candidates stand out. I speak Turkish and love supporting Turkish applicants in particular. Whether you're refining your essays, preparing for interviews, or figuring out your overall strategy, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Let’s connect and get started on your MBA journey!

I'm a current MBA student at Stanford and former engineering at Google. I can't wait to join you on your MBA journey! As someone who has navigated the path from engineering leadership to entrepreneurship, I understand career pivots and how to tell your story in a compelling way. I am a patient and caring coach, eager to help with any aspect of the MBA admissions process.

Welcome to my profile! With a background in marketing, finance, and data analytics at global firms like L’Oréal and Johnson & Johnson, I bring strategic insight and real-world expertise to MBA admissions and career coaching. From computer science and mathematics to international business development, I understand how to position multidimensional, non-traditional profiles for top-tier business schools and competitive post-MBA roles. I’ve helped candidates gain admission to M7 programs and land roles at leading companies across industries. Whether you're pivoting careers, refining your story, or targeting your dream job, I specialize in helping you connect the dots and stand out with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality!

I have extensive interviewing experience from throughout my professional career, including MBA admissions interviews, MBB consulting interviews, and behavioral interviews in a variety of forms. I have also given countless mock interviews and have experience giving very detailed, nuanced feedback and tips to help candidates find immediate growth opportunities. I graduated from Chicago Booth's Full Time MBA program in 2018. I was accepted into multiple top tier MBA schools, received significant scholarships to all schools ($275K in total, including the prestigious Siebel Scholarship), and achieved a 760 on the GMAT. While at Booth, I was a Booth Admissions Fellow and conducted over 30 admission interviews for the full time program, including for the Booth Scholars program (deferred admission for undergrad students). Additionally, once accepted, I advised colleagues and friends on the MBA process from school selection to applications to interviews.

Welcome to my profile! As an MBA candidate at Harvard Business School, I bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to help you navigate the competitive MBA admissions process. With a Bachelor's degree from Cornell University and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, I understand what it takes to succeed in top-tier programs. In addition to my academic background, I have worked in finance (IB & PE). I have personally coached my colleagues/friends and have 3 friends accepted to HBS (Round 1 C/O 2026), 2 to Wharton and 1 to GSB. With my coaching expertise and firsthand experience, I am here to guide you towards achieving your MBA goals. Let's connect and discuss how I can help you on your journey to business school success!

I was a non-traditional applicant for business school. I was not strong quantitatively, and came from technology sales. I did not have a network of people who had MBAs, and felt like I was drowning. If you are in a similar place, I might be the right coach for you! I will first help you evaluate if an MBA is the best move for you. We can work through each of the reasons people typically get MBAs. I am happy to share my experience as well. If an MBA is your decided next step, I will help you craft a narrative that showcases your true self to the admissions committee. I was admitted into HBS in Round 1 and waitlisted at Stanford GSB. I will of course work with you on waitlist strategy to secure your admission.

I applied only to Stanford GSB, in Round 3, and got in — without any external help or review. I built my application from the ground up, relying on reflection, storytelling, and clarity about what I wanted to say. I’ve since spoken with countless successful applicants, and one thing is clear: beyond your GMAT or GPA, it’s the power of your story that makes the difference. I can help you think deeply about your experiences, identify key themes, and choose stories that resonate. I’ll also help you explore what you might want to get out of business school and what potential paths you could write about — and pursue. Whether you’re just getting started or refining your final application, I’m here to help you make it real, personal, and unforgettable.

Admitted to a U.S. top-10 MBA program with a full-tuition scholarship and stipend. 740 GMAT score. Have consulted with over five potential MBA candidates, providing advice and direction on how to position oneself for success in the application process.

I'm a London Business School alumnus and interviewer who started A1 MBA Consultants (A1mba.com). I have helped 120+ students, including ex-Formula 1 Race Driver Nicholas Latifi, get into their dream MBA program at schools such as HBS, Stanford GSB, Columbia, Wharton, Kellogg, London Business School, INSEAD, Oxford, Cambridge, and many more. I adopt a comprehensive and much more hands-on approach than your typical consultant, leveraging my insights into what adcoms want that I gained from being an interviewer. Partner with me and I will work to make your business school application journey a successful one.

I've helped over 1000 applicants from around the world get into Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, INSEAD, and every other top program you can name. I’m Ellin Lolis, founder of Ellin Lolis Consulting, a global MBA admissions firm with a 98.9% success rate. I’ve spent the last 10+ years guiding applicants with a proven, step-by-step methodology that simplifies the process and maximizes results. As a certified career coach and award-winning writer, my approach helps you craft a powerful personal brand, connect your story and values to each program, and submit applications that actually get you in. Clients often say I treat their application like my own. That’s because I do. I bring the same level of strategic precision and emotional support to every engagement, pushing you to deliver your best work while helping you stay grounded and confident along the way. I've collaborated with a range of different clients from every continent, including clients with low GMAT scores, 40+, traditional IB/MBB applicants, and even non-traditional applicants like nuclear scientists and sports journalists. For each, I helped them find their unique voice that helped them stand out in the crowded admissions space. If you’re aiming high and want a coach with the track record, tools, and heart to get you there, I’d love to work with you.