MBA COACHING, WRITING EXPERTISE & GMAT WORK • Stanford GSB Alum, Class of 2021 -- see relevant experience sets below: • Coaching | Advised 150+ admits into Stanford GSB, HBS, Wharton, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, INSEAD, Haas, and more (see ~100 Leland reviews), while teaching multiple courses through Leland • Professional Writing | Speechwriting in public policy & political environments, Lead Editor for Nondisclosure (Stanford GSB's magazine) and Managing Editor for the Stanford International Policy Review • GMAT / Test-Taking | Scored in the highest percentile of GMAT test-takers, but more importantly I've honed my ability to help others extrapolate top test-testing strategies in the areas they're weakest • Interview Training | I'm interview-trained for McKinsey, allowing me to give high-quality mock interviews for MBBs and any MBA program • Additional Writing | Crafting op-eds, ghostwriting for major publications, developing a fictional short story collection, policy deep dives, a book on chess applications to life, and application essays of all sorts CAREER • What I'm Doing Now | Based in NYC, building a publication 'Staying Human', working on a stealth, marketplace startup, playing chess profssionally, and advising while a slate of Seed to Series C startups through Elevate LLC • Public Policy | Prior to Stanford, worked on the Policy Team for the Chicago Mayor's Office under Mayor Rahm Emanuel, focusing on 5G infrastructure policy, criminal justice policy, and citywide corporate/economic development deals • McKinsey | Before policy, worked at McKinsey & Co , with casework focused on job training for the formerly incarcerated and workforce development for at-risk youth • PE / VC / Startup Advising | After Stanford, worked in Bain's Private Equity Group on various due diliegences, managed deals with several venture capital firms, and advised multiple startups on growth and go-to-market strategy

Empathetic & straightforward MBA admission coach with 140+ MBA M7 admits guided to create authentic applications using admissions insights, proven frameworks, & confidence building. HBS Podcast, feature Poets&Quants. I share MBA Admissions expertise, leadership/consulting/tech/founder experience, and creativity to help you create unique stories that leave an impression on admissions. -> Get started by booking a paid session for 1-2 hours for personalized and admissions insider guidance - per my reviews/profile, it’s a worthwhile investment. -> Skipping a free intro call respects both your time and mine, making the most of every minute together since we do not discuss strategy/guidance during an introduction. **Current Status: -Open to "Admissions Application Review" for deferred candidates (2025 deadlines) for last minute boost -Open to early 2025-26 candidates 1 clients I apply my superpower as a professional storyteller to walk clients through a framework that helps connect the dots of past experiences and future aspirations. We get to your “aha” moment and get you excited (and less anxious) about your own fantastic and bold story - this in turn elevates your competitiveness in MBA applications. See me in action: ***Intro video Time Stamps: 00:25 Yvette’s coaching style 01:56 Strategy Call 04:25 How many essay drafts does it take? 05:20 When do we move to the second school? 06:41 Letters of Recommendation 07:05 Once I sign up, how often do we connect? 07:50 Interview Prep 08:42 FAQ: Timing - how early should I sign up for coaching? 09:37 FAQ: How long does it take to get 1 app done? Rules of thumb 10:41 FAQ: Can I get into Harvard/Stanford/Wharton? **Poets&Quants Article: https://poetsandquants.com/2024/08/07/tips-to-nail-new-harvard-mba-essays/?pq-category=sbc&pq-category-2=sponsored-blogs **12 HBS admits with the new essays & changing dynamics of admissions **Optional Gen AI writing acceleration tools in line with admissions guidelines. **Advised professionals across 20 countries in complex industries including tech, finance, consulting, government, healthcare, biotech, entrepreneurship, renewable energy, and telco. Experience spans product, strategy, operations, analytics, finance, sales, and marketing. **Experienced with top 17 MBAs worldwide: Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, Kellogg, MIT, Booth, Columbia, Tuck, Haas, Yale, NYU, UCLA, Ross, Duke, Fuqua, London Business School, Insead **Experienced with MBA, EMBA, PT MBA, & deferred admissions. **Experienced with dual degrees MBA/MPP(A) or MBA/MA product, design or engineering, lastly education dual degrees. **Personality traits: Applying to competitive MBAs (H/S/W or T15) is a serious process on top of a competitive full time job. I inject my naturally open and humorous personality to make the process feel a little less like work. Nimble and grounded are other core strengths, I know when to guide to create urgency and when to give you room to explore.

I'm an experienced MBA coach with a strong track record of helping clients achieve their goals and gain admission at some of the top MBA programs in the US. I hold an MBA from the Darden School of Business at UVA, where I gained valuable insights into the admissions process. During my time at Darden, I also served as a mentor to prospective students, providing guidance and support. With my expertise and firsthand experience, I can help you navigate the MBA application journey and maximize your chances of success. Reach out to me today and let's work together to create a compelling application that stands out to top business schools. Specific Areas of Expertise: -MBA-specific Resume Development: style, content, and formatting -Essay Writing: Story-telling, authenticity, grammar, and resonance with admissions committees -Letters of Recommendation: selecting the right recommenders, recommender preparation -Interview Preparation: best practices for behavioral interviewing and school-specific interviewing (how to stand out for an admissions committee)

From Wall Street to the gourmet chocolate world, from New York to Brussels (and many awesome places in between), the INSEAD MBA was pivotal to my triple-point change of function, industry & geography. Since it changed my life, I’m passionate about helping you get into INSEAD and global business schools, especially those located outside of the US. Since 2015, I’ve worked with candidates to gain admissions into top schools, including INSEAD, LBS, Wharton, HEC Paris, IESE, Cambridge Judge and Oxford Said. I’m committed to working with you and getting to know you, your story, your goals – in order to guide you in crafting your strongest applications possible – so that your application is both true to yourself and tailored to your dream business school. We’ll have some fun along the way too :) A bit about my background: Born and raised in New York to immigrant parents --> if you’re first-generation, I can certainly be understanding to your situation and meet you where you’re at! Attended Amherst College, where I had the freedom of learning – for the sake of learning! --> if you enjoy learning, no matter what schools you attended, I think we’ll work well together :) Love international diversity, so much so that I’m currently living outside of the US --> if you’d like to pursue a future career move outside of the US one day, this would also be a great opportunity for you!

Was admitted to multiple M7 business schools and was the Veteran's association Co-President at MIT Sloan where I analyzed many applications for MIT and other business schools. In my coaching career, I have assisted 100+ candidates applying to business schools (mostly M7 but have experience across most T20) and provided coaching on school selection, resume reviews, essay storylining and brainstorming, as well as interview preparation. With all of my clients I ensure that their application brings together many unique perspectives, and I focus on helping them craft and tell powerful stories that will capture admission committee attention.

As the former Associate Director of Admissions at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Skyler has a deep understanding of what it takes to stand out in a competitive applicant pool. During his time at UofC, he also oversaw the admissions process for the highly selective Civic Scholars Program, meaning he also has a unique expertise in advising non-traditional candidates. Skyler's coaching has helped candidates gain acceptance to every M7 business school, including Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton. With a personalized approach, he ensures each client strategically positions their unique strengths and goals to maximize their chances of success. Whether you are targeting top-tier programs or need guidance on crafting a compelling narrative, Skyler’s insider perspective and proven results make him an invaluable partner in your MBA journey.

I have advised 100+ applicants pursuing MBA and/or MPP applications to top institutions, helping applications secure admissions and a combined $500,000+ in scholarship money. Yes, that's over 10 candidates a year, with most of them receiving some form of financial aid! I will help you ethically secure scholarship funding where possible post-admissions (I.e., only after you've decided which school you'd like to attend!).

🎉 Multiple candidates I've worked with have got into HSW & M7 🎉 ⏳ Fair, honest pricing: 4-6 hours for one school, 8-12 for 3+ is typically sufficient⏳ 💰 Automatic discounts on 3+ hours booked, or ask me for 50% off your 1st hour 💰 My story: I was 23. My GMAT was an uneven 710: 99th percentile verbal, 55th(!) non-verbal. My major was English literature. I was at a non-MBB consulting firm with 0 US brand recognition. I only had 3 years of work experience. I couldn't afford an admissions consultant. And yet... I got in. How? Because I'm an expert-level storyteller. And telling your story is >50% of your application. A bad story can kill an otherwise-great application. A GREAT story can make up for a mediocre GMAT, work experience, etc. Beyond your qualifications and institutions, you have several short- and long-form essay/answer prompts, and 2 letters of reference. Together, these present you with an opportunity to craft a COMPELLING, HOLISTIC narrative for why you belong at the business school of your dreams. What got me over the line and won the heart of my AdCom reviewer was that I treated these answers not as distinct opportunities to shine, but a tapestry through which I wove a singular, compelling narrative thread. On Leland, I help others achieve the same. I am confident that any life, no matter how mundane-feeling, carries a powerful growth story. I will help you tell that story in a way that feels authentic and inspiring, making your offer a no-brainer to AdCom. I work with candidates for any school, and have a range of approaches based on your specific focus points & needs. I particularly love to work with international applicants - the US has a specific culture and set of values that I've had the privilege of adopting, through the lens of both a Brit (where I grew up) and a Russian (where I was born). No need to message ahead - my calendar is up to date. Schedule an intro call anytime!

I graduated from Wharton's MBA program and the Harvard Kennedy School's Masters of Public Administration program. I have expertise in dual-degree applicants, candidates with traditional backgrounds looking to differentiate their application, and candidates committed to mission-oriented careers. I have 5 prior years of formally coaching full-time and deferred-applicants with over 75 students accepted to M7 programs. I have deep experience with candidates from traditional backgrounds in finance (IBD + PE + Real Estate), consulting (healthcare + CPG), and social impact looking to advance within their industries & make pivots. I am particularly passionate about linking the seemingly unrelated pieces of candidate's backgrounds into a clear through line. I love meeting the Leland community, so please feel free to schedule an intro call!