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Admitted to Wharton & MIT Sloan with merit scholarships + Offers from Google, McKinsey, & Goldman —all with a <3.5 GPA and <320 GRE. I specialize in helping high-achieving "underdog" candidates refine their story to get into their dream schools and companies. I believe that a strong narrative beats a perfect test score every time. If you have both, that's even better. My Stats: Me: <3.5 GPA, <320 GRE, Scholarship recipient at M7 schools. Multiple roles and promotions at Google. My Clients: Admitted to every M7 business school; Offers at top consulting, banking, and tech firms. My Approach: I offer a 100% individualized strategy geared toward your unique goals. Whether you are prepping for Case Interviews or drafting your MBA essays, we will craft a plan that highlights your specific superpowers. Have questions? Let's chat!

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’m a current Harvard Business School MBA student who was admitted through the Harvard 2+2 deferred admissions program. Before HBS, I worked as a Senior Associate Consultant at Bain & Company, co-founded an investment firm that has acquired three companies, and am now building Midstone Service Group, a roll-up focused on acquiring and growing steady cash-flowing businesses. Over the past five years, I've helped more than 10 applicants gain admission to top MBA programs including Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton. I combine structured problem-solving from my consulting background with real operator and investor experience to help clients tell compelling stories, make strategic career moves, and present their strongest applications. Whether you’re navigating MBA admissions, breaking into private equity or consulting, or looking for career clarity, I bring a proven track record and a practical, actionable approach to helping you reach your goals.

I got into Stanford GSB's deferred MBA program and have helped hundreds of college students navigate similar paths through founding HeadStart Fellowship. Over the past few years, I've coached students who've landed deferred admits at top programs, including another Stanford GSB acceptance. My approach is straightforward: I know what works because I just went through it. I understand the entire process from GMAT prep and essay strategy to school selection and career positioning. Having worked in private equity and now building my own company, I get both the traditional finance path and the entrepreneurship route that many deferred programs value. What makes my coaching different is that I'm not decades removed from the college experience. I graduated from UT Austin last year, so I understand the real challenges students face today. Through HeadStart Fellowship, I've seen what separates students who get into top programs from those who don't. It's not about having perfect stats or the "right" background. It's about telling a story only you can tell and positioning yourself authentically. I focus on helping students discover and articulate their unique value proposition, then build applications that showcase genuine impact and clear future vision. Whether you're thinking about finance, tech, consulting, or entrepreneurship, I'll help you craft an application that stands out for the right reasons.

REPUTATION - Poets & Quants’ top consultant, top client satisfaction score, or top boutique firm lists six of the last seven years - In 2026, Poets & Quants ranked Greg the #9 consultant in the U.S. and Avanti Prep one of the top boutique firms - Among Poets & Quants' most reviewed consultants, Greg has one of the highest ratings and *the lowest hourly rate* EXPERIENCE - One of only 23 MBA admissions consultants in the world with 100+ lifetime reviews on Poets & Quants - In doing this full-time since 2017, I've amassed over 7,000 hours of client-facing admissions consulting experience - These are key differentiators in a market that is otherwise defined by inconsistent quality and part-time practitioners SAVINGS - Other consultants with 100+ reviews charge an average of $495 per hour — most of my clients pay $295 - Avanti Prep's rates "remain one of the least expensive in the industry" (Poets & Quants, 2023) - "Among the top advisors, the least expensive is Greg Guglielmo of Avanti Prep" (Poets & Quants, 2020)​ RESULTS - Our lifetime Harvard-Stanford acceptance rate is 42% — nearly 5x the baseline for the top two programs in the world - My Harvard-Stanford Interview Prep success rate is 78% — this success extends up and down the rankings - Our military clients' aggregate H/S/W admit rate is 73% and Sloan/Booth/Kellogg admit rate is 88% SCHOLARSHIPS - Since Avanti Prep's founding in 2017, 53% of our clients' admission offers have included merit scholarship awards - In the last two years, our clients' average two-year merit award was $84,176 per school (i.e., not total across schools) - Nearly two-thirds (64%) of our lifetime Booth admits have received merit scholarships (average award of $65,086) TESTIMONIALS - My client reviews are among the most detailed and transparent you'll find anywhere ​​- I've worked with a lot of applicants who previously worked with other firms — read and compare! - Consistently lauded for providing an unmatched level of quality, commitment, and personal care

I’m a Wharton MBA with a background in private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurship, and I’ve spent the past decade helping students and early-career professionals tell powerful stories. I’ve served as a Georgetown University writing tutor, a Georgetown alumni interviewer for seven years, and have evaluated candidates for a private equity firm. Whether you’re shaping your MBA essays, crafting your personal narrative, or preparing for interviews, I bring a sharp editorial eye, deep mentorship experience, and a warm, structured approach to help you present your strongest, clearest self.

I graduated from Stanford's MBA program at the GSB in June of 2023. I am a successful deferred MBA and traditional MBA coach with more than 15+ clients receiving acceptances at M7 programs. including GSB, HBS, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, Columbia, and Sloan for both deferred and traditional MBA applications. I can help with school selection, resume review, essay and application support, interview preparation (including mock interviews), and any other part of your application you may need help with. At the Stanford Graduate School of Business I was an Arbuckle Fellow and actively involved in various leadership roles, including Co-President of the Sports Management Club, Co-Chair of the Sports Innovation Conference, and Social Committee member on student government. Prior to my MBA, I worked at BCG for 3 years, where I was promoted to the post-MBA role. I spent my undergrad years at the USC Marshall School of Business on a full tuition, merit based scholarship.

I've helped hundreds of candidates navigate the CBS admissions process. I know exactly what you need to craft a strong profile, develop your story, and write killer essays. If you bring a decent GPA and strong test scores I can help you get to the next step of securing an interview. As an undergrad English major I'm well suited to help you craft strong stories in your essays that will make you standout from the crowd. While a lot of my coaching is for students applying to CBS, I've helped candidates with essays for every top program including: HBS, Stanford, Booth, Wharton, NYU, McCombs, Darden, LBS, and so on. I've worked for & with colleagues that have gone to every top school and have visited most of the campus locations myself during my own application cycle so I know what the different programs are looking for and can help you work that into your story. Please reach out to see how I can help you strengthen your profile and get into your dream program!

Welcome to my profile! As an MBA candidate at Chicago Booth and a former Consultant at Boston Consulting Group, I bring a wealth of experience in both business strategy and admissions. I have a proven track record of helping over 50 MBA-hopefuls get into top US/European MBAs through Admissions Consulting AND 200 students excel in their GMAT preparation as the Quantitative Reasoning Director at Merchant GMAT & Admissions, contributing to record-breaking average scores. My unique insights from working closely with Booth’s admissions team as Argentina Country Captain allow me to guide you through the intricate MBA application process. Let's work together to craft a compelling application that stands out. Reach out to start your journey to a top MBA program! Chicago Booth MBA graduate that helped more than 50+ to secure admissions in top US/European MBAs. Some of my qualifications: - Secured offers to M7 MBAs ---- Secured a Booth merit-based scholarship worth $40,000+ - Secured a fellowship with Management Leadership for Tomorrow - Did pre-MBA recruiting, securing three (3) top consulting offers BEFORE starting classes at Chicago Booth ---- Signed with BCG - Coached 50+ as an Admissions consultant - Coached 200+ on the GMAT I was extremely efficient and successful during my application phase, let me coach you to do the same!

MIT Sloan MBA and admissions coach with experience helping candidates select schools, edit resumes, develop compelling essays, prepare for interviews and manage the waitlist process. My focus is on ensuring that you have the strongest possible holistic application package. That means no caps on my offerings - unlimited essay reviews/edits, as many live sessions as necessary and I'm always available via text or email.