MBA Admissions Consultants, Events, & Resources

As a graduate of Stanford GSB with an MBA and an MS in Electrical Engineering, and as the co-founder of Aineko, I bring extensive experience in both the technology and business realms. My journey from engineering to product and go-to-market leadership has endowed me with a unique interdisciplinary perspective, which I leverage to help my clients achieve success. I have effectively coached three international and US individuals through the MBA application process, assisting them in crafting compelling narratives and navigating the complexities of admissions. If you're seeking strategic guidance and a holistic approach to your MBA application, let's connect and turn your aspirations into reality!"

Recently went through the GMAT and business school application processes. Starting at Harvard Business School in August-2024.

First-generation college student Accepted to HBS, Booth, MIT, Columbia, and NYU Stern despite 720 GMAT and overrepresented demographic

Hi, this is Shawn! I graduated from the McCombs School of Business at UT Austin with my Bachelor’s degree in Canfield Business Honors & Finance and got admitted to several M7 programs including the Wharton School. I can help with school selection, resume review, essay and application support, interview preparation (including mock case & behavioral interviews), and any other part of your application you may need support in. I enjoy helping applicants highlight their strengths and passions through effective storytelling and setting them up for success in the interview process. I am here to help you reflect deeply on your experiences and guide you in the competitive MBA admissions process. Some of my qualifications include the following: - Received offers from Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Deloitte Consulting - Reviewed and provided personalized feedback for 100+ MBA application essays - Conducted 80+ mock case & behavioral interviews and revised 120+ resumes for M7 programs - Coached 60+ people on breaking into management consulting and investment banking from business school with most receiving top offers at McKinsey, BCG, Monitor Deloitte, Strategy&, Accenture, Oliver Wyman, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and more!

I would be an exceptional MBA coach due to my extensive experience and success in the business application process. My acceptance through Harvard Business School's PEEK and 2+2 program showcases my dedication to the field and my commitment to helping aspiring students navigate the application process. My contributions as a panelist for Harvard Business School, guiding prospective applicants, highlight my strong ability to mentor and advise. My standout expertise lies in the art of interviews and the craft of assembling a persuasive application package, skills crucial to securing a spot in a competitive MBA program like Harvard's. I am eager to share my insights and guide others toward their own successful MBA journeys.

To get into business school, you need to show ambition, tell your authentic story and leave the admissions committee thinking that the next and only thing you must to do achieve your dreams is come to their business school. I can help you figure out what story you are trying to tell and bring that to life with each part of your application. I can also offer interview coaching, which can be an unfamiliar process for those interviewing at Harvard.

I am here to support you with your MBA application process and guide you ever step of the way! I am a graduate of the Kellogg School of Management (MBA, 2025) and Cornell University (BA, 2018). As someone who had a very non-traditional path to her MBA, as I studied humanities undergrad, I offer a unique perspective on how to position yourself as the ideal MBA candidate and perfectly well-rounded addition to your MBA program. I am here to support with school selection, essay narrative and editing, interview prep, and networking strategy. I have experience both undergrad and graduate school in supporting peers writing and editing their own personal stories, and have extensive experience coaching and mentoring as well. I also have indepth marketing experience - starting from the creative agency (Wunderman Thompson, Conde Nast), and moving toward big CPG Companies (Mattel - Summer MBA Internship, and Molson Coors). I would love to assist you on your MBA journey!

I grew up across five U.S. cities and spent years living on four continents, so “Where are you from?” rarely has a tidy answer. But why I move is simple: to help people become the best version of themselves. For me, that impact starts with food. My personal mission is to make healthy meals exciting, accessible, and affordable. That mission led me to build a hydroponic farm in my apartment, donate 20K lbs of food to furloughed service workers during COVID, and start a kombucha company in China. That clarity of vision led me to become the first person ever admitted to Stanford GSB and the Schwarzman Scholars program in the same application cycle. As your coach, I’ll give you the clarity that took me years to gain. Together we’ll sharpen your mission, ground it in your experiences, and craft a story that connects every dot. The result? An application that admissions teams can’t overlook. Just ask the people I've previously worked with who were accepted into Stanford GSB, Schwarzman, Harvard, Wharton, and beyond.

Welcome to my profile! With over a decade of experience in MBA admissions, including my role as Assistant Director of MBA Admissions at Emory University, I bring a wealth of knowledge to help you navigate the competitive application process. As a Graduate Admissions Consultant, I've successfully guided over 100 clients in crafting compelling applications that highlight their unique strengths and align with their career goals. My approach is personalized and comprehensive, covering everything from program selection to interview preparation. Let's work together to ensure your application stands out and maximizes your chances of success. Reach out to start your journey towards your dream MBA program!

I've coached three clients to MBA success. First, a Marine. I improved his reading comprehension and apprehension with geometry and probability. Second, I improved the client's self-concept. His narrative was perfect. I also mentored him through a mentor at Georgetown University. Now, he is in his first year there, in Business School, ready to command-and-conquer. My second client was a New Yorker who dreamed of going Columbia Business to level up as a manager. His middling GRE score reflected despair; I brought hope. Together through rigorous review and practice we helped him earn a 94th percentile. Using his new writing skills, he crafted a masterful narrative. Now he is at Columbia Business Alum and rockin' it in the corporate space (a la Industry). Next was the client from West Virginia. It was a family affair. I tutored the sister to improve her vocabulary and outlining techniques; I tutored the brother in crafting a convincing narrative. He is now in his second year at Harvard Business. I am also in a network of MBAs. Most of my cohort from Penn 11 either has an MBA or a JDBMA or both. Indeed my closest friend locally, in politics, is at USC Marshall, and I've helped him through his Econometrics and Statistics classes throughout - gratis (thank you for your service). Vets always free with me.