MBA Admissions Coaches

I'm a first-generation college student and former U.S. Army Black Hawk pilot who had no roadmap to business school. After navigating the process largely from scratch, I was accepted to MIT Sloan, Kellogg, Haas, Fuqua, Darden, and Tuck, and ultimately chose Sloan. That experience of figuring it out without a built-in network is exactly what drives my coaching: I know what it's like to feel lost and I know how to help you find clarity. Since then, I've helped 20+ candidates earn acceptances at programs including HBS, Stanford GSB, Booth, Sloan, Columbia, Kellogg, and others across the top 25. I specialize in helping applicants craft a compelling narrative, especially career changers, veterans, and anyone who feels like their story doesn't fit a traditional mold. If you're not sure where to start or how to stand out, that's exactly where I do my best work.

Welcome to my profile! As a Berkeley Haas MBA interviewer and a dedicated coach, I specialize exclusively in Berkeley Haas Full-Time and Deferred MBA admissions. With a deep understanding of the school's unique culture and admissions process, I've successfully mentored 35+ students into the full-time and Accelerated Access programs. My insider knowledge as a current interviewer allows me to provide unparalleled guidance on application strategy and interview preparation. If you're aiming for Berkeley Haas, let's connect and craft a winning application together. For other schools, I'm happy to leverage my extensive MBA network to provide referrals. Reach out to start your journey to Haas!

As a Wharton MBA and recipient of multiple M7 admits, I understand what it takes to craft a compelling application and stand out in the world’s most competitive business school admissions process. My own MBA journey gave me firsthand insight into what top programs truly value—and I’ve since dedicated myself to helping others achieve similar success. To date, I’ve guided numerous candidates to admission at M7 programs, maintaining a 100% success rate at both Wharton and Columbia. I use a proven playbook that breaks down the application process and empowers you to tell your story with clarity, authenticity, and impact. Whether you’re targeting a specific dream school or looking to maximize your admissions outcomes, I offer highly personalized, results-driven guidance. Let’s work together to unlock your potential and secure your place at a top MBA program.

As an MBA alum and former HEC Paris recruiter, I help ambitious professionals secure admission to Europe’s top programs, including LBS, HEC Paris, Oxford, and IESE. My coaching is designed to help you stand out as a dynamic, leadership-ready candidate. Whether you need end-to-end guidance or targeted support, I provide: • Target school selection & MBA strategy • Essay and CV reviews with actionable feedback • Interview preparation & mock sessions • Holistic coaching from first application steps to final admission What clients say: "Few know how to master the art of giving feedback, and Annika has perfected it. Her positive encouragement, combined with clear and actionable guidance, helped improve my MBA essays. I thoroughly enjoyed working with her and wholeheartedly recommend her services to others. Annika has an incredible way of making you realize your potential. She helps to clear the challenges you may have and helps you focus on what you think is the right decision. It was well worth it! Overall, I am very pleased with Annika who is very professional, candid, and organized. THANK YOU for all the coaching provided. I highly recommend Annika for anyone considering applying to an MBA program." My MBA journey led to two “triple jumps” and a transition into MBB consulting. I know what it takes to leverage an MBA for a career pivot, global move, or consulting entry, and I’ll help you do the same. Beyond MBA admissions, I’m also an ICF-certified coach specializing in career pivots, strategy, and consulting pathways. 👉 Ready to get into your dream school? Let’s connect.

As someone who was admitted to Booth, Wharton, Kellogg, Columbia, Haas, and NYU, I know firsthand how to craft a compelling MBA application that stands out. I’ve helped multiple applicants clarify their story, strengthen their essays, and position themselves for success—even when they thought they didn’t have the “perfect” background. I bring a mix of private equity and startup experience, a deep understanding of what top business schools are looking for, and a no-fluff coaching style that gets results. Whether you're figuring out your career narrative or polishing your final drafts, I’ll meet you where you are and help you hit submit with confidence.

Over the years, beginning with my time as a Neuroscience and Western European Politics double-major at Emory University, I have learned that excellent writing always tells a story. Applying this lesson in practice has paid off. As a Master's student in Neuroscience at Princeton University, I received the most prestigious STEM fellowship available to graduate students in the United States, the NSF-GRFP. Similarly, after spending the next few years working as a consultant at a strategy consulting firm, I am now attending the Wharton School at UPenn as an MBA Moelis Advance Access Fellow. Alongside these successes, I have helped aspiring college and graduate students write impressive resumes, cover letters, CVs, research statements, statements of purpose, personal statements, and fellowship applications. This has, in turn, helped my deserving mentees land their places at several elite colleges and graduate schools. Inspired by their success, I am here to help you achieve the same! In our work together, I will ensure that I not only provide excellent editing and writing but also, importantly, consult on how to elevate the structure, content, and story of your work.

Since I realized that a thing like a deferred MBA program existed the February of my senior year, I had only 2 months to complete my deferred MBA applications and get a test score. Despite this setback and going into this process alone, I was able to have a successful outcome which I believe was driven through my application essays and interviews.

Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from Columbia Business School and extensive experience on their admissions committee, especially in the interviewing process. I have a deep understanding of what top programs are looking for in applicants. My professional journey spans roles in product management and clinical operations at leading healthcare organizations like Rightway and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, equipping me with a unique perspective on the intersection of business and healthcare. I have a proven track record of helping clients craft compelling applications that highlight their strengths and align with their career goals. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and make your MBA aspirations a reality!

I grew up in Russia and I had the privilege of studying at the Higher School of Economics, where I graduated with honors. My career began at EY - Transaction Advisory Services in Moscow, where I juggled a demanding full-time job with a full-time master’s program. In 2017, my work paid off with an international transfer to EY Boston. By 2022, I had realized a dream by joining the MBA program at Harvard Business School. Beyond my professional life, I’ve spent the last 15 years mentoring students in Moscow and Boston through UStrive, and engaging in social consulting projects with non-profits in Boston.

I graduated from Harvard Business School and have 10+ years of coaching experience. I have helped numerous clients get into Harvard, Stanford, Wharton and M7 as well as land jobs in banking & investing. I previously worked for the University of Michigan career center helping students apply for investment banking jobs and have reviewed hundreds of resumes, cover letters and mock interviews. I have also spent many years working with non-profits such as Synergist to mentor college women interested in business and finance and Minds Matter to help first-generation high school students apply to college. I take a hands-on approach and strive to help every one of my clients reflect their best true potential.