Top Skills: Application essay writing and editing, interview prep, application strategy, crafting your narrative R1 2024 Client Results To-Date (Essay and/or Interview Support): • Kellogg: 4 Admits • Columbia: 2 Admits • Yale SOM: 1 Admit • MIT: 1 Admit As an MBA candidate at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a former Senior Product Manager at American Express, I bring a wealth of experience in business strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and recruiting for fintech and CPG (the industry that I'll be interning in over the summer). My journey from Yale University, where I graduated with distinction, to Kellogg has equipped me with a unique perspective on the MBA admissions process. I have successfully prepared several peers for the 2024 admissions cycle by structuring their applications and editing their essays. I also have experience volunteering for Yale's Undergraduate Admissions Office as an alumni interviewer and as an on-campus tour guide while at school. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you achieve your goals with a warm, supportive attitude. The business school application process can be stressful and I hope to alleviate some of that stress by cheering you on from the sidelines!

From constructing your personal narrative, resume, and essays with a proven, tailored system to conducting mock interviews until you're tired of my voice, I'll help you along your application journey from beginning to end. I am a Wharton MBA student, West Point graduate, and a U.S. Army Veteran who can work with you to figure out where you should apply and how to get in. I will help you craft and draft your biggest moments of impact for admissions committees, polish your resume to make sure people from all backgrounds can understand your roles and impact, and crush your standardized tests and your interviews. I've helped others gain admission to top undergraduate universities and MBA programs and I look forward to helping you too! A little about my background: I graduated from West Point with degrees in Economics and Sociology in 2019. After graduating, I commissioned as an engineer officer in the U.S. Army and led construction and demolitions teams in Colorado. Then, I functionally specialized in space operations, where I had the privilege of deploying to the Middle East to help create a new major military organization from the ground up. Outside of work, I enjoy mountain biking, snowboarding, and experimenting in the kitchen. I’m also a lifelong fan of Washington, D.C. sports teams—which has been a lesson in perseverance if nothing else! Let’s work together to make your next chapter your best yet.

Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from Michigan's Ross School of Business and experience on their admissions committee, I have a deep understanding of what top business schools are looking for in applicants. My professional journey includes leading business strategy and operations at Palo Alto Networks and serving as an Engagement Manager at Deloitte Consulting, where I honed my strategic thinking and leadership skills. Over the years, I've successfully coached 60+ individuals, helping them craft compelling applications and secure spots at their dream MBA programs. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, school selection, resume writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you navigate the competitive MBA admissions process. Let's work together to make your application stand out!

While working in the University of Chicago Booth School of Business Admissions Office, I reviewed hundreds of applications and learned what distinguished the successful candidates from those who were merely qualified for admission. As a member of AIGAC (https://aigac.org/) I spend time with the admissions teams of the top business schools to better understand what each school is looking for each year. Over the last 15 years, I have successfully helped both US and non-US-based MBA applicants translate their rich global experiences into compelling, relevant, and memorable applications. I am especially proud of the scholarship offers that my clients have landed, summing to more than $500K over the years! I deliver a unique approach to MBA admissions consulting, combining the art of storytelling with persuasive communication techniques, thereby offering my clients a distinct advantage over other applicants. I also specializes in helping MBA candidates who want to transition to a new career path, guiding them on how to convince admissions officers that an MBA will put them on the path to success in a brand new field.

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 Stanford MBA student who received admission to Stanford and Wharton. I provide unique coaching because I do not come from a traditional consulting or finance background, and I was accepted with my partner who is also a current GSB student. I'm so excited to help you identify why you want to go to business school by crafting your story and bringing your experiences to life. Prior to the GSB, I was a technical product manager at Capital One where I led frontend and backend product strategy for the Capital One credit card application for all customers applying for a credit card. As an MBA admissions coach, I will help you dig deep to identify your pivotal experiences and core strengths to create your story. Together we will thread them throughout your application -- from application strategy to recommendations to interview. More specifically, I can provide the following services: - Initial application strategy - Essay brainstorming, essay editing, and final essay review - Recommendations strategy - Final application review - What to expect in an interview / mock interviews - Waitlist strategy - Strategy for applying with a partner I have helped many students and professionals craft their applications, prepare interviews, and receive offers at their target companies and institutions, and I look forward to helping you do the same!

Admitted to Haas (full scholarship) and Kellogg MMM program (partial scholarship) from a non-traditional background. Have coached many applicants through application strategy including school selection, essay writing, and interview prep.

Welcome to my profile! As a current MBA student at The Wharton School and a Master in Law candidate at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, I bring a unique blend of business and legal expertise to my coaching. Coming from a non-traditional background of public policy, I know how daunting it can be to apply to MBA programs. Prior to Wharton, I spent 5 years at the American Financial Services Association, where I advised consumer lending companies on state legislative and regulatory issues. I am also a disability inclusion advocate, serving on the board of a nonprofit called Full Spectrum Agency for Autistic adults. I am also the President of Wharton's Disability Empowerment & Action League. Before becoming a Leland coach, I have coached prospective students, helping them navigate the competitive MBA admissions process. I am especially excited to work with applicants from non-traditional backgrounds or who are passionate about disability. Let's work together to craft a compelling application that highlights your strengths and sets you apart. Reach out to start your journey to an elite MBA program!

Welcome to my profile! I'm Arielle, a MBA student at The Wharton School with a strong background in finance and private equity. My experience includes working as a Private Equity Associate at Warburg Pincus and as an Investment Banking Analyst at Goldman Sachs, where I honed my skills in the technology sector. I am passionate about helping aspiring MBA candidates navigate the competitive admissions process, drawing on my own successful application journey and industry insights. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's connect and craft a winning application together!

I'm great at helping you convey your stories with clarity, and getting your word count down to your essay's limit with flair. I've helped several folks get into M7 and beyond programs by helping them tie their experiences to their business school goals.