One-Year MBA Admissions Experts

As a Columbia Business School MBA and Admissions Alumni Ambassador, I know exactly what M7 programs look for. Having navigated cross-border career pivots myself, I specialize in helping international and non-traditional candidates use authentic storytelling to build cohesive, standout applications.

I have spent nearly a decade working in MBA admissions, first as a member of the admissions committee at Emory University's Goizueta Business School and subsequently as an independent admissions coach. My AdCom experience gave me direct insight into how applications are evaluated, what makes a candidate compelling, and what causes even strong applicants to be passed over. That perspective informs every aspect of my coaching. As a Graduate Admissions Coach, I have worked with clients from the U.S. and abroad, guiding them through every stage of the MBA application process. My clients have earned admission to programs at Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, UPenn, Georgetown, UCLA, NYU, USC, Tuck, Boston University, Imperial College London, the University of Toronto, and many more.

Hey there! I'm Shane a graduate of Harvard Business School (MBA), with a strong foundation in engineering and music from Northwestern University. My professional journey includes impactful roles at McKinsey & Company and a in venture capital. I've successfully coached many individuals, helping them navigate the competitive MBA admissions process and secure spots at top programs. My experience spans strategic consulting and engineering, equipping me with a unique perspective to guide you through your unique journey. Excited to support you in your application journey!

Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from Oxford's Said Business School, where I was a Skoll Scholar and winner of the Morgan Stanley Sustainable Investment Challenge, I bring a wealth of experience in both business and social impact. My professional journey includes roles at McKinsey & Company as a GenAI Fellow and Senior Consultant, where I honed my skills in strategic consulting and innovation. As a co-founder of HiveLend and a founding team member at Rabobank's Project ACORN, I have a strong background in entrepreneurship and sustainable development. I am passionate about helping aspiring MBA candidates craft compelling applications that highlight their unique strengths and potential. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality!

Welcome! I am currently an MBA candidate at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and earned my Bachelor of Business Administration with highest honors from the Red McCombs School of Business at UT Austin. Professionally, I’ve worked across investment banking, private equity, and strategic finance, partnering with founders, corporate boards, and institutional investors to shape business narratives and navigate complex strategic decisions. I approach admissions the same way investors evaluate opportunities: through leadership, judgment, trajectory — and, most importantly, fit. The strongest applications show not only why you want a school, but why that specific school is positioned to accelerate your goals. I particularly enjoy working with applicants pursuing careers in business or finance, though I help candidates across backgrounds move beyond resume bullets and develop thoughtful, authentic stories about motivation and impact. My focus isn’t just essay polishing; it’s helping you articulate a narrative that explains your past, shows intentionality in the present, and convincingly points to your future — all while remaining true to who you are. I’d be excited to work together.

I’m a Wharton MBA candidate with experience at McKinsey and in product management, so I know what top programs look for and how to position you to stand out. I take a structured, insight-driven approach to help you craft a clear, compelling story across essays, resume, and interviews. My focus isn’t just polishing your application, but making sure your narrative is sharp, authentic, and differentiated.

I recently navigated the full admissions cycle, securing dual acceptances to both Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB. Because I just finished going through the comprehensive interview loops for both programs, the experience is incredibly fresh. I know exactly how these specific admissions committees evaluate candidates right now, and I’m here to give you real-time insight into what to expect. My background spans elite consumer product management, startup leadership, and interview training. I've scaled features for billions of users at Meta and Walmart eCommerce, built cross-functional teams as Head of Mobile at Kickstarter, and launched early-stage ventures. Having designed interview guides and evaluated hundreds of candidates from both sides of the hiring table, I specialize in teaching applicants how to command an interview room and package their impact effectively. 🚀 The Tech Leader Trying to Standardize Massive Impact You build incredible software, scale features, or manage engineering pipelines but you aren't sure how to translate complex technical metrics into the high-signal leadership narratives that business school adcoms actually prioritize. I help you pull out the human story behind the code. 🎒 The Non-Traditional Candidate with a Winding Path Whether your transcript has a few bumps, you took an unconventional route to finish college, or your career hasn't been a straight corporate line, you're likely worried your background is a liability. It isn't. We will reframe your unique trajectory to make it your absolute biggest competitive asset. 💼 The Leader Who Forgets to Highlight Their Scale You’ve driven massive corporate metrics, stepped into rapid promotions, or launched early-stage projects, but you describe your wins like anyone else could have done them. I’m here to help you own your achievements, pinpoint your specific leverage, and communicate it with absolute confidence. My Approach: Think of our sessions as a mix of rigorous, real-time mock interviews and strategic narrative positioning. I am fully invested in your success, which means you can expect direct, constructive feedback, zero boilerplate advice, and a collaborative framework built around the exact strategies that unlocked admissions to the top two business schools on earth.

Stanford MBA; Harvard MPA

As a Senior Admissions Consultant at California Ivy Admissions Consultants, I've successfully guided clients into top-tier programs at Harvard, Stanford, Berkeley, Dartmouth, Duke, Yale, UCLA, USC, Cornell and more. My experience on the admissions committee at UCLA has equipped me with insider knowledge of what top programs seek in candidates. With a Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley School of Law and a Master of Arts from UCLA, I bring a unique blend of expertise to the MBA admissions process. Whether you need help with application strategy, essays, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you craft a compelling application. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality!

I earned my MBA at the USC Marshall School of Business, where I served as Vice President of the Veterans Association and the Tech Association. That experience gave me a front-row seat to how MBA programs work, what admissions committees look for, and how students can make the most of their time in business school. My own MBA propelled me into roles at Salesforce and later into a Chief of Staff position at Zoom—proof of how powerful the right MBA path can be. Now, I help others create the same kind of transformation. When we work together, I’ll help you: * Clarify your career goals and position your MBA as the bridge to get there * Craft a compelling, authentic application strategy that highlights your unique story * Navigate essays, resumes, and recommendations with insider guidance * Build confidence through interview prep and communication coaching * Understand how to leverage your MBA once admitted, to open doors like I did Whether you’re just starting your MBA journey or fine-tuning your final application, I’ll partner with you to make your candidacy stand out and maximize your chances of admission.