Deferred MBA Admissions Coaches

Student admissions reader at Kellogg and alumni interviewer. Have assisted 15+ students for admissions consulting over 4+ years with success at Kellogg, Columbia, Yale, Ross, Duke, Darden & LBS

As a graduate of The Wharton School, where I earned my MBA in Strategic Management and Finance, I bring firsthand insight into what top business schools look for in applicants—especially those applying through deferred MBA programs. I’ve supported students in successfully gaining admission to highly competitive programs like Wharton, MIT Sloan, and Columbia Business School, with experience coaching both traditional applicants and college seniors pursuing early-entry options. With a background in strategy consulting at firms like BCG and ZS Associates, I help applicants craft compelling narratives that reflect their leadership potential, career clarity, and long-term goals. Whether you're a college student aiming for deferred admission or a young professional planning your next move, I’ll work with you to develop a standout application that positions you for success.

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 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.

Hi! I’m an MBA student at Wharton with a background in both the U.S. and international markets—having spent three years at Google, a year at VC, and MBA summer internship at Microsoft. I am an education influencer with 60k followers. Over the past few years, I’ve worked with 20+ students on everything from career planning, resume and mock interviews, school selection and essay strategy. I’ve personally provided end-to-end consultation to three students who were admitted to M7 programs. One of the things students consistently tell me is that I help them uncover a personal story they didn’t even realize they had. That’s something I truly care about—no matter your background, I believe there’s a compelling and authentic narrative waiting to be told. I’ve been through the process myself, and I know how important it is to feel clear, confident, and supported throughout.

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!

A couple years into my time at BCG, I was staring at a blank essay, wondering how to fit my whole story into 500 words. I wrote the “safe version” because that’s what everyone at BCG was doing, and it got me into Wharton and Booth, both with scholarships. But then I decided business school didn't make sense for me at that time, because my answer to Stanford GSB's "What Matters Most" essay read like what I thought the school wanted to hear. I didn't actually know what mattered most to me. A couple years later, with far more clarity, I reapplied to the GSB and answered that essay prompt honestly. What emerged wasn’t designed to impress anyone, but an honest attempt to capture who I am. Many well-meaning readers, including some coaches, told me it needed to be sanitized, edited, rewritten. I trusted my gut, trusted my story, and applied anyway. This past June, I wrapped up my unforgettable journey at Stanford. I coach the way I wish I’d been coached: fewer templates, more truth. I've helped several coachees since share their authentic AND impressive stories, because the two aren't mutually exclusive; I'd argue they're deeply related. If you work with me, my goal is to help you find that version of your story: the one that feels most like you, and helps the reader understand who you are and why you’ll matter.

Welcome to my profile! As an MBA candidate at Harvard Business School through HBS 2+2's deferred admission, alongside acceptance into 3 other M7 schools (Columbia, UChicago, Northwestern), I bring a wealth of experience coupled by results. So far, I've informally coached a handful of undergraduates as they navigate the journey I went through not too long ago to help them secure their dream schools. I have a diverse background of experiences from top-tier firms like Deloitte and Ernst & Young, as well as prestigious programs like the Obama Foundation's Voyager Scholarship. My background in strategy, global community development, and economic consulting equips me with the insights needed to tailor your application for maximum impact. Let's work together to craft a compelling narrative that sets you apart. Reach out to start your journey to an elite MBA program!

I’ve guided 50+ applicants into top programs by focusing on what admissions committees actually want: clarity, vision, and authenticity. My edge comes from working across finance, consulting, and government policy in both Singapore and New York — experiences that taught me how different paths can be positioned to stand out. Combined with my own success earning admits to Harvard, Wharton, and Columbia, I bring a tested, structured approach to helping clients at every stage, from profile angle brainstorming to essay writing to interviews.