I love mentoring and coaching students and applicants - I regularly volunteer my time with the Berkeley Haas entrepreneurship program by providing course content, speaking opportunities, mentorship hours, and coaching. I also regularly support incoming MBA and MPH students with application review, interview prep, and more. While at Haas, I worked with the MBA & MPH admissions committees for a year and picked up a bunch of tips and tricks to hack the process! My journey: pre-med undergrad > biotech scientist > healthcare management consulting > grad school > healthcare entrepreneurship & venture capital

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 a wealth of experience in the graduate management education sector and a global industry network. I have worked in higher education for almost 10 years. Most recently I was Director of Admissions at Imperial College Business School, and prior to that I was Head of MBA Recruitment and Admissions at Cambridge Judge Business School. I’ve read countless applications, interviewed hundreds of candidates and chaired many Admissions Committee meetings. I know what makes a candidate stand out in the application process, and common mistakes to avoid.  I know how daunting it can feel to start your MBA journey, and I want to use my knowledge and experience to help you navigate the application process with confidence, empowering you to submit your best MBA application.

I am a member of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC), the most elite organization for admissions consultants. It has fewer than 200 members worldwide. I was admitted based on my track record over the years of helping clients obtain admissions to Harvard, Stanford, MIT, UPenn, Duke, Columbia, among other elite schools.

Having successfully navigated the rigorous admissions processes to receive interviews at Stanford, Harvard, and Wharton, I bring firsthand insights and proven strategies to help you achieve your MBA goals. Working with candidates, I've developed targeted techniques to craft compelling applications, ace interviews, and showcase unique strengths and experiences. As your MBA coach, I want to develop a relationship with you to provide personalized guidance, leveraging my insider knowledge to ensure your application stands out. Whether you aim for a specific school or a range of top programs, my tailored approach will help maximize your chances of success.

I'm 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.

As a Harvard Business School MBA graduate and an experienced investment professional, I bring a wealth of knowledge and firsthand experience to the table. I have successfully coached individuals through the MBA application process, helping them craft compelling applications and ace their interviews. My background includes management consulting from a MBB across various sectors and geographies, giving me a unique perspective on how to position yourself when you are thinking of using your MBA to career switch. Let's work together to make your MBA and post MBA dreams a reality—reach out to get started!

I have helped multiple coworkers and friends edit MBA essays, and have worked with them in interview prep for Wharton's interview process. Additionally, I am well qualified to discuss MBA prep and strategy, given my background and can speak to the transition of careers during the MBA process, as well as what recruiting looks like while in MBA as a consultant, and as a Private Equity professioanl

My coaching journey naturally began with my own experience applying to MBA programs both within the US and globally, and I have been able to leverage my unique knowledge to enable students to put their best profile forward for admissions committee. My mix of international and US applications gives me a broader experience base both for students looking to go abroad, or coming from non-traditional US backgrounds. When applying for my MBA, I was dead set on the idea of living abroad and was accepted to Oxford and London Business School in England. A turn of events in my life led me in later application rounds to apply to the Wharton School of Business, a top 3 business school, where I ultimately attended. My successes at these schools, paired with my rejections from Harvard and MIT, enables me to sympathize with your application process and offer real insights based on both the successes and bumps in the road. Another important point is that I myself worked with a third-party coach in preparing my applications, so the dynamic of coaching is not new to me and has enabled me to refine my approach and materials thanks to hundreds of reviews by other experts. My broad experience across schools, and expert-reviewed approach, enables me to truly understand each step they are going through and to empower the students I work to bring forward their best selves.

Hello - I'm Stone and I'd love to help you with your MBA journey. I'm a Stanford MBA and was also accepted at Booth, Columbia, and Haas, all with scholarships. I've also helped people get into Harvard and Wharton. My Ethos: I believe the MBA admissions process should be more than a series of essays and tests. It's an opportunity to look inward and reflect on: - What you actually want to do with your life - How you are going to get there - What makes you special? Were it not for the self-reflection and growth I had during my application process, I wouldn't have even thought to apply for the role that ended up being my dream job. And even if I hadn't gotten into business school, I still had a list of well thought out goals to work towards. I want to help guide you through this process in a way that will give you this growth, while also putting together applications you are proud of that will resonate with any admissions committee! Between my own applications and those of my coachees, I've spent hundreds of hours successfully navigating the admissions process. Wherever you are in your MBA journey, please feel free to directly schedule a free, no-strings attached consultation or message me with questions. I would love to work with you! Here are some of the things I've helped clients with: - Personal reflection and career goalsetting/discovery - Telling your "story" in an authentic, compelling, and coherent way - Is an MBA even right for you? - School selection - Resume prep (ideation and review) - Essays (ideation and review) - Recommender coaching (how to make sure you get stellar recs that will support the rest of your application) - Interview prep (strategy, response preparation, mock interviews with detailed feedback) - Waitlist strategy - Insights from other MBAs My Story: That said, my MBA application process was far from easy. In fact, I almost didn't apply. I had no MBB background, a below-average GPA, and even had a mentor decline to recommend me because they didn’t believe I’d get in anywhere good. I was intimidated by the profiles I found online of people who attended these schools and became full of impostor syndrome. Luckily a friend convinced me to apply anyway. I ended up being the only person at my company (200k+ employees globally) who was accepted to Stanford that year. How did I do it? By crafting a compelling and cohesive narrative that tied together every part of my application (essays, extracurriculars, recommendations, resume, etc.). I want to help you do the same and make your MBA applications the best they can be! I have extensive experience in marketing, writing, and storytelling. I want to use these skills to help you. For example: - I coached Stanford classmates for Talk and TalkX to help them reflect and authentically share their stories - I was a guest lecturer for a Stanford undergrad marketing course - In consulting, I wrote and edited several whitepapers on industry/market trends - I interned at the National Audubon Society's magazine, writing articles about environmental conservation - I was an editor for Brown's course review site - I interviewed candidates applying to Brown University (undergrad)