With an MBA from Duke's Fuqua School of Business and extensive experience as an alumni interviewer for both Duke and Tufts University, I bring a wealth of knowledge to the MBA admissions process. My professional background includes strategic roles at Google, McKinsey & Company, the Los Angeles Rams, and in private equity, providing me with a unique perspective on what top business schools and employers are looking for. I have over 8 years of admissions consulting experience with some of the most notable firms in the world: Stacy Blackman Consulting and Veritas Prep (acquired by Varsity Tutors). I’ve successfully coached over 100 clients, helping them craft compelling applications and secure spots at their dream schools, with acceptances and scholarships to every top 15 MBA program. Let's work together to make your MBA aspirations a reality—reach out to get started!

A high quality MBA from a top tier school remains a consistently credible path to career growth. If you are looking for someone that will shoot straight, give you a sense of where you might stand relative to each school's unique needs, let us chat! As it stands, I do not focus on test prep such as GMAT. However, if you are looking for help in differentiating your application in a genuine way, give me a call. I specialize in helping mid-career folks find their dream MBA program. I continue to stay connected with innovation in this space and can help you find the path and program that’s best fit for you.

I read MBA applications for the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley; I sat on the UT Austin MBA Student Admissions Committee when I was earning my MBA; and I've been a recruiter for top tech companies in the SF Bay Area. I received a full Consortium fellowship to complete my MBA and was also named a Forte Fellow. This coupled with my over 10 years in college admissions make me uniquely qualified to offer a diverse and informed perspective on putting together a strong application.

I have personally been admitted to several M7 and T15 MBA programs, including The Wharton School, Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School ($130K fellowship), and Cornell Johnson ($70K fellowship). Additionally, I am a recipient of some of the most prestigious and competitive graduate fellowships in the world, such as the Schwarzman Scholars program at Tsinghua University with only a 3% acceptance rate annually. Since then, I have advised 20+ traditional and non-traditional applicants to top business schools globally, including Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Wharton, Columbia, Kellogg, Booth, MIT Sloan, INSEAD, London Business School, Haas, Cornell Johnson, and Dartmouth Tuck, etc. I have developed a success framework and templates that can guide you through the MBA application process and maximize your chances. Let's work together to craft a standout application that highlights your unique story. Reach out to start your journey towards your dream MBA program!

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.

The choice to pursue an MBA is a significant investment of time and resources, and it deserves a thoughtful approach. I'll partner with you on any and all parts of your process. I'm a Ross MBA (University of Michigan) with admissions committee experience at Ross. I've spent the last 15 years successfully coaching MBA applicants through the admissions process with my own firm (MBA Pathfinders) and with top-rated consulting firms (Stacy Blackman and mbaMission), and have helped clients earn admission to HBS, GSB, Wharton, Booth, Ross, Kellogg, Fuqua, Columbia, Haas, Stern, Darden, Tuck, Johnson, Darden, INSEAD, and many others. I've collaborated with a range of candidates, and have had great success with those from more traditional backgrounds seeking a way to stand out among a sea of qualified peers, as well as those from non-traditional backgrounds who need guidance articulating how their talents and aspirations will fit into an MBA class. If you're looking for a seasoned, professional coach who's seen it all and can help guide you through the whole process, let's work together!

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.

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 spent 3+ years preparing to apply to my dream business school programs. On that journey, I talked to hundreds of others also on this path, which helped me uncover best practices. I also worked with MBA consultants and MBA-prep organizations that taught me additional tools I could have adopted to shorten the time-to-apply timeline. Ever since I got into my desired program, I've advised many MBA candidates and provided my unique learnings, which have resulted in most getting into their top programs. I'm passionate about helping others navigate what often feels like an unruly MBA path.

Current MBA Student at Booth, MLT/ SEO MBA Prep Program