
Ellin L.
5.0
MBA M7+ Admissions Expert | 10+ Years | 98.9% Success Rate
Studied at Vanderbilt University
Works at Ellin Lolis Consulting
Available June 6 at 3:30 PM UTC
Usually responds within 13 hours
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Ellin's Coaching Offerings

Craft Powerful MBA Essays
Craft winning MBA essays through brainstorming, drafting, and editing
Starting at $1,2605h+ of coaching

Nail the MBA Interview
Practice realistic mock MBA interviews with a trained expert
Starting at $7653h+ of coaching

Early Starters MBA Prep Plan
Get a head start on MBA admissions with expert strategy and planning
$1,5006h of coaching
Pay as you go
Get help with Financial Aid & Scholarships, Editing, and .
Ellin’s free events & group classes
Ellin’s MBA Qualifications
Coaches professionally
100+ people coached for MBA
Ellin has helped clients get into these schools:
You don’t get into a top MBA program by being like everyone else. You get in by standing out. For over a decade, I’ve helped clients do just that. 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 hundreds of applicants to Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, INSEAD, and every other top program you can name with a proven, step-by-step methodology that simplifies the process and maximizes results. As a certified career coach and award-winning writer, I go beyond surface-level editing. My approach helps you craft a powerful personal brand, connect your story and values to each program, and submit applications that earn interviews and offers. 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. The MBA application process is stressful, and I don’t just help you with essays and interviews—I'm here to support you through the highs and lows. Whether it’s navigating doubts, handling setbacks, or just being available when you need guidance, I make sure this process is one of growth, not just another stressful hurdle. I've collaborated with a range of different clients from every continent (except Antarctica!), 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.
Ellin can help with:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Ding Analysis
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
About Ellin
I’m Ellin Lolis, founder of Ellin Lolis Consulting, a global MBA admissions firm with a 98.9% success rate. I’ve guided hundreds of applicants to Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, INSEAD, and every other top program you can name, with a step-by-step methodology built to uncover what makes you unforgettable and ensure it shows up in every part of your application. Unlike coaches who recently went through the process themselves, I bring years of professional experience as a career coach, writer, and admissions strategist. This isn’t just about knowing what worked once. It’s about knowing what works consistently, for clients from all industries, goals, and backgrounds. Clients often say I treat their applications like my own. That’s because I do. I bring high-level strategic rigor and honest, compassionate support to every engagement—helping you craft a powerful personal brand, stay grounded through the process, and submit an application that earns interviews and offers. If you’re aiming high and want the guidance of a seasoned expert who’s built a proven path to success, I’d love to work with you.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I believe people are capable of far more than they realize. Sometimes, they just need someone to help them see it. Over the years, I’ve guided hundreds of applicants toward goals they once thought were out of reach. Like the agronomist who didn’t think she was Harvard material until we built her story, reframed her impact, and ultimately celebrated her admit to HBS. Or the McKinsey consultants who feared they would blend in until we uncovered what made them unmistakably different. But it’s not just about getting in. Years later, I still hear from clients who tell me they’re using the self-reflection exercises we did together to prepare for major presentations, board interviews, or simply to remind themselves of what they’re capable of. That, to me, is the real win: helping someone build a version of their story and their confidence that lasts long after the admit. That transformation? That's why I coach.
Work Experience
President and Founder
Ellin Lolis Consulting
March 2013 - Present
Hiring Manager

Marketing Intern
RPA
January 2013 - March 2013
Fulbright Fellow
Fulbright Association
March 2012 - November 2012
Communications Specialist
The Write Connection
August 2011 - June 2012
Gallery Assistant
Vanderbilt University
September 2007 - May 2011
Education

Miami Ad School
Bootcamp, Marketing
2013 - 2013
Activities and societies: Member of winning team in Concept Pitch competition for Heineken Brazil's Director of Marketing.
Vanderbilt University
B.A. Cum Laude, International Cultural Studies
2007 - 2011
Activities and societies: Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Alpha Theta, Cum Laude Wrote honor thesis "Social Marketing and AIDS Prevention Education in South Africa" based on researched carried out in Cape Town, South Africa with organizations such as Monkey Biz and with advisors from the University of Cape Town and Vanderbilt University.
103 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Ellin has helped clients get into these schools: