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As a Harvard alum and current Stanford GSB MBA student, I’ve successfully navigated the competitive MBA admissions process and now help others do the same. I started my career on the trading floor before moving into investment banking at Credit Suisse, then transitioned into growth equity investing at TPG’s Rise Fund, and now invest in early-stage startups as a venture capitalist. I also founded a nonprofit focused on youth mentorship and leadership development, which has shaped my passion for helping others tell authentic, mission-driven stories. As a former Division I college athlete, I bring the same discipline, focus, and competitive edge to my coaching that I brought to the field. I’ve mentored dozens of applicants from a wide range of industries and backgrounds, especially those from nontraditional or underrepresented paths, and I take pride in helping them refine their voice, build confidence, and stand out in a crowded applicant pool. Whether you’re strategizing your school list, polishing essays, or prepping for interviews, I’ll be a hands-on, committed partner every step of the way. I’m especially passionate about working with first-gen, low-income, and underrepresented applicants, and ensuring they feel empowered throughout this journey.

As a graduate of the Full-Time MBA program at the Johnson School at Cornell combined with 5+ years of experience coaching full-time MBA students on career goals and the recruiting processes, my approach to MBA admissions is a little different. Many enter with the goal "I want to get into school X." I prefer to zoom out and ask two simple questions: - What are your short-term MBA career goals? - What type of experience do you want for the duration of the two-year program? Answering these questions honestly will help you better develop a target school list and be able to better articulate in your essays and in the admissions interview why an MBA makes sense for you, ,why that school is the best fit, and what your short and long term career goals are post MBA. There's a lot more to getting a Full-Time MBA than going to the highest ranked school you can get into, because those rankings don't take into account your personal goals and preferences.

Welcome to my profile! As a Harvard Business School MBA graduate and a seasoned former management consultant at McKinsey & Company, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the MBA admissions process. I’m especially excited to work with non-traditional candidates or those with diverse backgrounds given my own roles across public sector (Senior Advisor to Mayor of Detroit), impact investing (Lok Capital Fund III), and education (Fulbright Scholar). Whether you need guidance on application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you navigate the competitive MBA admissions landscape & craft the right narrative to make your journey stand out to admissions committees. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality!

I’m currently a second year at Harvard Business School. I have a strong track record of coaching individuals who have been admitted to leading MBA programs including HBS, Stanford GSB, and Wharton. I spent the last few years working at McKinsey & Company, where I focused on consumer and retail. I graduated from Harvard College in 2020 with a degree in Economics. I am especially passionate about helping applicants tell an authentic story, whether you are following a traditional path or carving out your own. I want to help candidates craft applications that showcase their individuality and reflect their personal goals. If you're looking for thoughtful, personalized support throughout your MBA journey, I would love to work with you.

I am a graduate of Harvard Business School (MBA) and Princeton University, and closely worked with the admissions team on crafting an overall admissions strategy. I served as the Co-Chief Admissions Ambassador at HBS, and was involved in meeting with applicants and answering questions. I also assisted with putting together The Harbus' admissions guide, which has a collection of essays from successful applicants. I'm happy to assist with business school or college applications and strategies to maximize your admission chances.

As an accepted candidate to the University of Chicago's prestigious deferred MBA program, I bring firsthand experience and insights into the application and interview process. My journey involved extensive preparation and coaching, through which I gained a deep understanding of what the admissions committee values. I have had direct conversations with several members of the interview and admissions committee, including the director of admissions, providing me with unique perspectives on what makes a successful application. With this comprehensive background, I am well-equipped to guide and mentor others through the process, helping them to craft compelling applications, prepare for interviews, and ultimately achieve their goal of being admitted to this esteemed program.

Coaching others for their development is what I do best and the thread that runs throughout my entire career. As an educator, I coached students in developing & sharing their stories and supporting them in their personal growth, including coaching two high school clients to admission at the University of Pennsylvania and Georgia Tech, both clients' first choice schools. At the Stanford GSB, I spend most of my extracurricular time coaching others in personal narrative development as a TALK Coach, where I coach dozens of classmates on preparing and sharing their stories with the rest of their classmates. I coach for those who are in education & social impact and are considering pursuing an MBA to expand their impact or pivot. I earned admission to MBA programs at the Stanford GSB, Wharton, Chicago Booth, and Yale's SOM and would be thrilled to help you craft your personal narrative in a way that appeals to admissions officers.

Do you feel like it's impossible to stand out in a crowded field of applicants with similar qualifications? So did I. MBA Admissions are challenging. You are expected to not only show academic and career strength, but also tell a narrative that shows what you uniquely bring to the table. For applicants from overrepresented industries - consulting, investment banking, private equity, even tech - it's a major challenge. My strength as a coach is helping my clients find and articulate exactly what makes them special and to make those stories jump off the page. We can spend time talking through your life and career experiences, identifying common threads, brainstorming and editing essays, preparing reviewers, and/or doing mock interviews. My goal is for my clients to feel 100% confident that their applications authentically represent their experiences, background, interests, and goals, because your authentic self is differentiated.

Hi, I’m Avi! I grew up in Singapore, graduated from NYU Stern (summa cum laude), and now work as a BCG consultant. I’m passionate about helping applicants tell authentic, compelling stories. I was admitted to Wharton, Kellogg, and MIT Sloan with scholarships and know what top schools are really looking for in their admissions processes. I have successfully coached individuals on deferred and full-time MBA admissions - whether you need help with application strategy, essay crafting, or interview preparation, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Feel free to reach out for an intro call - I look forward to working together to make your MBA aspirations a reality!

Welcome to my coaching profile! I have an MBA from Harvard Business School and work experience in private equity, investment banking, finance, operations and strategy roles. I was fortunate enough to be accepted into all of the M7 MBA programs where I applied. I am excited about helping you successfully differentiate your application as you navigate the MBA admissions process.