Part-Time MBA Admissions Coaches

As a highly qualified MBA coach with years of experience, I have a deep understanding of the MBA admissions process and post MBA career recruitment. I've successfully helped many individuals get into top MBA programs, leveraging my insights to stand out in the competitive landscape. I provide tailored coaching and interview preparation, guiding clients to develop the best narrative for their MBA applications. Let's work together to elevate your career and unlock your path to success!

Welcome! With over a decade of experience in MBA admissions, I've guided hundreds of domestic and international clients to success at top business schools including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, and more. My background includes serving on the admissions committees at Chicago Booth and Berkeley Haas, where I evaluated thousands of applications and made key admissions decisions. I specialize in helping you discover your unique "wow factor" and crafting an application that highlights your strengths and fit with each target school. Whether you need comprehensive support or targeted assistance with essays and interviews, I'm here to help you present your best self to admissions committees. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality! Please note that give discounts to active military.

✨Coached 130+ clients from 25+ countries across various industries including consulting, investment banking, PE/VC, fintech, big tech, consumer goods, defense and aerospace, family business, law, military, mining, and social impact. ✨Client metrics from 2018 to 2025 (7 seasons) include:  ✓ More than 70% of clients admitted to, waitlisted by, and/or interviewed by HBS/Stanford GSB/Wharton  ✓ 85% of clients admitted to a top MBA program (U.S. & European)  ✓ 90% of clients admitted to or waitlisted by a top MBA program (U.S. & European)  ✓ 100% of clients admitted to or waitlisted by a top European program (INSEAD, LBS, Oxford, Cambridge, HEC Paris, IESE) ✨Worked with diverse set of clients that includes:  ✓ First-gen college students (FGCS)  ✓ First-gen Americans  ✓ Internationals (roughly 50% of clients to date)  ✓ LGBTQA  ✓ Military candidates  ✓ Non-traditional candidates making major career transitions  ✓ Third-culture kids (TCK) and adults ✨In 2022 and 2023, ranked among Poets & Quants top MBA Admission Consultants globally. To view testimonials, please see https://poetsandquants.com/consultant/jenifer-raver/ I’m happy to share my success metrics sheet and more testimonials with you – Just ask when you sign up for a free consultation with me!

I've helped over 1000 applicants from around the world get into Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, INSEAD, and every other top program you can name. I’m Ellin Lolis, founder of Ellin Lolis Consulting, a global MBA admissions firm with a 98.9% success rate. I’ve spent the last 10+ years guiding applicants with a proven, step-by-step methodology that simplifies the process and maximizes results. As a certified career coach and award-winning writer, my approach helps you craft a powerful personal brand, connect your story and values to each program, and submit applications that actually get you in. Clients often say I treat their application like my own. That’s because I do. I bring the same level of strategic precision and emotional support to every engagement, pushing you to deliver your best work while helping you stay grounded and confident along the way. I've collaborated with a range of different clients from every continent, including clients with low GMAT scores, 40+, traditional IB/MBB applicants, and even non-traditional applicants like nuclear scientists and sports journalists. For each, I helped them find their unique voice that helped them stand out in the crowded admissions space. If you’re aiming high and want a coach with the track record, tools, and heart to get you there, I’d love to work with you.

I bring deep experience coaching applicants through competitive MBA admissions, with successful placements at top programs including Kellogg, Booth, Wharton, CBS, Duke Fuqua, Ross, Yale SOM, and more. As a Yale MPH and current Kellogg MBA in the Healthcare@Kellogg and Strategy pathways, I understand how top business schools evaluate candidates and how to craft compelling, high-impact applications. Over the past two years, I have advised 17+ applicants across traditional, deferred, and part-time MBA programs. My coaching spans strategic positioning, essay development, resume refinement, recommendation strategy, and interview preparation. I specialize in helping applicants with healthcare, non-traditional, and social impact backgrounds articulate a clear narrative that resonates with admissions committees and maximizes admit probability.

As the former Associate Director at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, David served as a strategic advisor for the school's Admissions Office. He created profiles of ideal candidates across MBA career pathways and informed the feasibility of applicants’ proposed career pivots. He also advised Chicago Booth on their dual degree programs (JD, MPP, MD, MPCS) and relevant career outcomes. Given his experience as the most in-demand career coach for 1.2k MBA students and as an admission advisor at the world's best business school, David offers you a true comprehensive, strategic insight into the MBA application data, process, and outcomes. David has a track record of successfully advising candidates on their MBA applications. He loves defining your narrative, crafting your personal and career goal essays, developing strategies for your networking and admissions events, building your interview stories, and perfecting your resume and LinkedIn profiles. His students have received offers and scholarships from top MBA schools such as, but not limited to, HBS, Wharton, Chicago Booth, and Yale SOM.

Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience as an MBA Admissions Consultant, I have guided over 500 clients to gain admission to their dream programs, including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, and more. My background in marketing and as an award-winning creative writer allows me to help clients craft compelling narratives that bring their unique qualities and potential to light. My experience as a professional journalist helps me to ferret out your unique stories and find the best way to bring all the elements of your profile together. Whether you are applying to full-time, executive MBA, or dual-degree programs, or any other graduate degree, I'm here to be your partner in this journey. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality!

Why I’m Qualified to Be Your Admissions Coach: With over 15 years of experience as a former director of Master's and MBA admissions, I have an insider's understanding of what top-tier business schools look for in applicants. I’ve worked with clients targeting prestigious schools like Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, and INSEAD, helping them navigate the complexities of the application process with personalized strategies. As the founder of The Admission Concierge, a boutique MBA consulting firm, I specialize in crafting compelling narratives, refining resumes, and guiding clients through every aspect of the MBA journey—whether it’s essay writing, interview coaching, or school selection. My approach is data-driven, hands-on, and tailored to each client's unique story, ensuring they stand out in competitive applicant pools. I also bring an academic background with a Ph.D. from the University of Paris, giving me a well-rounded perspective for applicants in both MBA and advanced-degree programs. Whether you’re applying for a top MBA program or considering a dual-degree, my goal is to guide you with clarity, confidence, and a strategic edge to make your application shine.

I'm a Harvard MBA with MBB consulting experience, and a Chemical Engineer with 5+ years experience in operations and engineering roles before business school. I applied to five top MBA programs and was admitted to all (HBS, Wharton, MIT Sloan, Northwestern Kellogg, and Duke Fuqua), with over $500K in scholarship offers. I also received offers from the top 3 consulting firms (McKinsey, Bain, BCG) during business school. Since my own MBA journey, I have coached 30+ applicants across different backgrounds - helping them craft their stories, strengthen their strategy, and show up confidently. Whether you're a non-traditional candidate, just starting your MBA journey, or deep in essays and interviews, I'm here to be your strategist, sounding board, and biggest cheerleader. I have worked with individuals across various demographics and time zones and will be more than happy to work with you to put your best foot forward. I'm here to help you tell your story powerfully and authentically - and win that admit!

I very briefly was a member of the Stanford GSB Class of 2026 and pulled my application together as a non-traditional applicant in a month! I culled through every piece of MBA admissions info available online and on Leland and feel passionate about getting applicants from underrepresented backgrounds through the door at top schools.