Menlo Coaching | MBA Admissions Consultants

Number Of Expert Admissions Coaches: 12

Total Reviews: 389 | 5 Star Reviews: 389

Firm Website: http://menlocoaching.com/

If you want to do everything you can to win admission to a top MBA program, and you are ready to do the hard work involved in building your profile and creating great applications, Menlo Coaching can help. We have high standards and will push you hard to uncover every detail that will help you to find your voice and tell your story in the most compelling way possible.

You will never have a blind spot when you work with us. We visit campuses, interview admissions directors (see our blog), and employ a network of students to give us candid feedback about their MBA programs. We know the things that aren’t always discussed openly, like how schools manage their rankings, the side channels through which schools receive feedback on applicants, and more.

Our services combine unlimited 1:1 coaching with a self-paced curriculum that allows you to learn the basics in a way that fits your incredibly busy schedule. We also bring you together with other applicants to build your MBA network and keep your motivation high throughout the process.

To ensure the highest quality of service, we accept only a limited number of clients each year so that we can keep a low ratio of clients to coaches. Contact us as soon as you have committed to pursue an MBA and want to maximize your odds of acceptance.

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  • A True Professional At The Top Of His Game
    4 months ago
    Pascal was instrumental in my MBA application journey. From our first call, it was evident that Pascal would be invested in the process and genuinely cared about the clients he worked with. Throughout our 9+ months of working together, he ...
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    Class of 2027 Anonymous
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  • A Joy To Work With!
    4 months ago
    I absolutely loved working with Joy throughout the 2024-2025 MBA application cycle, and I cannot say enough amazing things about my time working with her! Joy is a seasoned expert in every aspect of the MBA application process, from researching schools, ...
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    Class of 2027 Anonymous
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  • Don't Over Think. Just Hire Alice.
    5 months ago
    I cannot recommend Alice, Leslie, and the entire Menlo Coaching team highly enough–their personalized approach was instrumental in my acceptance to HBS, my top (and only) choice. Working with Menlo early in the process was a game-changer. As an Early Bird ...
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  • Strongly Recommend Rebecca!
    5 months ago
    I worked with Rebecca to apply to five top MBA programs. She supported me throughout the entire application process from school selection all the way to interview prep. In the end, I was accepted to my first choice, HBS! There are ...
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    Class of 2027 Anonymous
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  • The Dream Team That Got Me Into 4 Top MBA Programs!
    6 months ago
    I cannot recommend Alice and Leslie's coaching services enough! With their expert guidance, I was able to gain admission to four top MBA programs in the US—a dream come true that felt daunting at first but was made achievable thanks ...
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    Class of 2027 Anonymous
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  • Very Happy To Have Gone Through This Process With Pascal!
    6 months ago
    I would recommend Pascal to anyone. With his help, I was accepted to the only program I applied for (CBS). Furthermore, during the entire engagement, Pascal felt like a mentor and a friend rather than a contracted coach. He was ...
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    Class of 2027 Anonymous
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  • Strongly Reccomend!
    10 months ago
    I signed up for the early bird package with Rebecca, and I would definitely say working with her was instrumental in helping me secure multiple m7 admits while coming from an over-represented applicant pool. Rebecca and the Menlo team as a ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • MBA coach who transcended all my expectations!
    10 months ago
    I started the MBA application process with the goal of being accepted to my dream school. Working with Pascal not only led to this but also served as the genesis for a life long friendship. Pascal is extremely passionate about ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Working With Pascal Was The BEST Decision I Made!
    10 months ago
    Pascal is an amazing consultant, and I can't recommend him enough if you're looking for someone who's honest, transparent, and really wants to help you reach your goals. He knows MBA admissions inside and out, extremely intelligent, an exceptional listener ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • From Mentor To Friend
    11 months ago
    As I embarked on my MBA application journey, I knew it would be as challenging as preparing for an Ironman. I started with the early bird package at Menlo and began working with Pascal, not realizing how pivotal his role ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Incredible Support & Guidance
    11 months ago
    Menlo Coaching and Pascal were the best thing that could have happened to me through my MBA application experience. The 10-month coaching experience helped me beyond getting the offer. Thanks to Pascal's approach, I was encouraged to think about my career ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Heading To HBS!
    1 year ago
    I cannot speak highly enough of Rebecca who guided me through the daunting process of applying to business school. From the moment I connected with her, it was clear that she possessed a combination of thoughtfulness, efficiency, and expertise that ...
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    Class of 2026 Applicant
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  • Joy Is AMAZING
    1 year ago
    I had the pleasure of working with Joy during the R2 application process, and I wholeheartedly endorse her to anyone who is considering applying to business schools. Before I began the application process, I was slightly worried because I was ...
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    Class of 2027 Admit
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  • A Fantastic Experience
    1 year ago
    I worked with Joy for several months leading up to R2 application deadlines, and I can say without a shadow of a doubt that the help I received from her through that time was invaluable. Navigating the MBA application process ...
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    James Mulliken
    MBA Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Great Advice, Mentorship, & Understanding Of MBA Admissions
    1 year ago
    I worked with Menlo for almost 9 months from GMAT prep to acceptance and waitlist at top MBA schools. Prior to working with Menlo, I spoke to several consultants and friends about their process. My biggest fear is that I ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • If You Want Results, Choose Pascal
    1 year ago
    There is only one word to describe my experience with Pascal - amazing! Pascal has a vast amount of experience from his time in admissions and knows what makes your profile stand out. But what really sets Pascal apart from ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Felt Lucky That I Worked With Pascal!
    1 year ago
    I heard about Menlo from two contacts who had positive experience previously. I also knew some domestic consultants in my home country, but I decided to go for Pascal and Menlo for their approach. During my time working with Pascal, ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • More Than A Coach
    1 year ago
    Joy was truly a pleasure to work with for the 2024 MBA cycle. She was not only my confidante during this entire process, but a wonderful cheerleader and supporter. My application certainly had obstacles as the job market for 2023 ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Joy Helped Me Tell My Story - Great Coach!
    1 year ago
    After several years in managerial positions, I was unsure of which stories and experiences would be the most impactful for an EMBA admissions committee. Joy took the time to understand my background and motivation for business school, which helped me ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • The Perfect Mentor For My MBA Application Journey
    1 year ago
    As a non-traditional MBA candidate, I knew I faced unique challenges in the admissions process. Pascal proved to be the perfect guide for my journey. From the start, he took the time to delve deep into my career motivations and ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Great Service, Quick Responsive Rate, Most Efficient Consultant I've Worked With
    1 year ago
    In the second round, I applied to eight schools, got into six of them, and got into two WLs. I could not have achieved this and gotten into nearly all of my dream schools without Jarret's support and help. I'd ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Truly My Best Foot Forward (Wharton Admit) – Thanks To Rebecca!
    1 year ago
    I decided to apply for my MBA in August and had to balance an extremely demanding job, taking the GMAT/GRE multiple times, and working on applications for the R2 deadline. Applying from an over-represented ethnic group and career background with ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Joy Is Truly The Best Coach Out There!
    1 year ago
    Joy Pincus is an absolute gem in the world of MBA admissions coaching, and I had an exceptional experience with her. From the moment I connected with Joy, I knew I was in capable hands. Her dedication to my success ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • A Pleasure To Work With
    1 year ago
    Throughout the entire application process, Joy was professional, responsive, and extremely compassionate. She understood the task at hand, and delivered over and over again. It was very clear from the onset that she loves her job and she puts a ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Incredible Guidance Through My MBA Journey
    1 year ago
    I started my MBA process two months before R2 deadlines, incredibly unsure about how the application process worked, and needing someone to help guide me through the process. I got connected to Jarrett, and it was an instant connection on ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Brooke Helped Me Land Acceptance To My Top Choice Program
    1 year ago
    I hired Brooke relatively late, given that I wanted to apply first round for my top choice program. While Brooke was honest in calibrating my expectations, she was supportive of my ambitious strategy, which I appreciated. I was worried that we ...
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  • Brooke Was Great On My M7 Applications
    1 year ago
    Coming from an overrepresented background, I knew I had to make my application stand out in some way. She did a great job helping me craft a compelling story tailored to each school. She was always very responsive and knowledgeable, ...
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  • Perfect Coach To Support Me In Crafting My MBA Story
    1 year ago
    I connected with Pascal after I got rejected with no interview when I applied directly to several M7 schools. From my first contact with Pascal, I realized that he genuinely cares about my story. He took a generous amount of ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Kellogg, Tuck, Foster Admit & Booth, CBS Waitlist
    1 year ago
    Working with Rebecca was a life changing experience – I truly couldn’t have done this application process without her. Menlo has the MBA process down to a science: from the initial consulting call to the project management of application tasks ...
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    Risha Dewan
    MBA Class of 2026 Admit
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  • A Coach Who Truly Cares
    1 year ago
    I started working with Joy via Menlo in June 2023 to target R1 for the 23/24 cycle. From our first interaction, Joy took an immediate interest in my story and background. As an ORM candidate with nothing overtly outstanding in ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Wonderful & Insightful
    1 year ago
    Obinna is absolutely wonderful! I worked with him as a part of Menlo Consulting. The interview prep was invaluable. Obinna facilitated a full mock interview that was spot on when it came to atmosphere, demeanor, questions, and flow. He was ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Wharton, Booth, CBS & Kellogg Admits - Rebecca Really Helped Shaped My Story
    1 year ago
    I decided to apply for MBA fairly late in the process (fully committed end of August for December R2) and had to balance between studying / taking the GMAT and working on applications, all while being at a full-time job ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Multiple M7 Admits + Over $400K Total Scholarship Offers
    1 year ago
    Working with Rebecca and the Menlo team truly changed my MBA application experience for the better. I couldn't have done it without her! Being a nontraditional applicant with a less than stellar GPA, I needed a lot of support crafting ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Joy Renewed My MBA Hopes When I Had Almost Given Up
    1 year ago
    Prior to hiring Menlo for helping with my application, I had applied to multiple highly-ranked full-time MBA programs and was rejected 12 times in a period of 2 years. I had a chance encounter with Alice from Menlo while at ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • LBS, IESE, Kellog & Booth - Alice & Team Were Pivotal
    1 year ago
    Starting out the process was daunting. Alice and team ensured I was able to focus on what mattered, I didn’t have to worry about everything that still needed to be done, I just focused on the next deadline. The whole ...
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  • Got To My Dream School. 11/10
    1 year ago
    I applied to 8 schools in Round 1, and I didn't have a full understanding of the application process, nor did I have an idea of which schools were a perfect fit for my profile and my goals. I was choosing ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Columbia & LBS Offers Despite Being From An Over-Represented Group
    1 year ago
    Despite a good GPA in undergrad, I had yet to secure a good GMAT score and had mediocre work experience (3 different jobs without an increase in pay or promotions). While all other consultants told me that a top 10 ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • HBS, Wharton, & Booth Admits – Rebecca Made It Happen!
    1 year ago
    Six months before the R1 deadlines, I started the application journey grappling with self-doubts. Coming from an over-represented ethnic and career background with limited extracurricular involvement due to a demanding job, I received discouraging feedback from many MBA consultants who ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • 5 Admits! Including 3 M7s!
    1 year ago
    Working with Rebecca truly made the R1 application process a breeze. Balancing a demanding career in consulting, Rebecca provided guidance throughout every stage of the application process, ensuring I stayed focused and on schedule. She pinpointed essential aspects for me ...
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    Ivori Liu
    MBA Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Multiple M7 Admits
    1 year ago
    Working with Rebecca should be a no-brainer decision. I was initially very nervous starting this process as I was coming from an overrepresented applicant pool, but throughout the admission cycle Rebecca was always in my corner. I could always go ...
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  • 3 Admits Across T20 & M7 + $80k Scholarship, Rebecca Is Truly A Magician Who Has Changed My Life!
    1 year ago
    Kellogg was my “far-fetched” fantasy, because I’m a male engineer with a below-average GPA and GMAT/GRE in an overrepresented pool. I still remember how shocked I was when my Kellogg acceptance came, and I credit all my success to Rebecca. ...
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  • Alice Van Harten + Menlo Are Worth Every Penny & Then Some!
    1 year ago
    I am a Canadian male MBA applicant. I did not come from generational wealth, and was working a job that provides me a good -- not great -- income. The Menlo Coaching price tag was certainly daunting, but I whole-heartedly ...
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    Sheldon Seepersad
    MBA Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Columbia/Kellogg/INSEAD Admit With Low GPA
    1 year ago
    In a nutshell: if you want an extremely professional consultant that is genuinely interested about you and your situation, that looks to build a trustful relationship and that will help you outperform and being admitted to your dream MBA programs, ...
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  • Working With Rebecca Is A Game-Changer!
    1 year ago
    I first decided I wanted an MBA ~14 months before the R1 cycle. I had a low GPA (<3.3), low involvement in extracurriculars, below average GMAT, mediocre work experience and came from a very competitive demographic, but wanted to go ...
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    Class of 2026 Admit
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  • 5/5 M7 Admits Including HBS & GSB - Thank You, Rebecca
    1 year ago
    Working with Rebecca is a no-regret decision! I spoke to many counsellors beforehand, but Rebecca stood out due to her comprehensive knowledge on B-Schools and her warm and friendly attitude. She has been both a mentor and friend throughout the application ...
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    Ashna Kedia
    MBA Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Brooke Helped Me Go 4 For 4 On MBA Applications
    1 year ago
    Brooke worked with me on crafting MBA applications for four business schools across the M7/T10/T15 range, and helped me get admitted into all four programs. She did a great job of helping me build applications that would resonate with the ...
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    Yiyang He
    MBA Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Unbelievable Support & Guidance!! 10/10 Would Recommend
    1 year ago
    Jarrett was the primary consultant that helped me with my MBA applications. He was incredible in helping me understand what elite MBA programs were looking for so that I could refine my story and craft my essays accordingly. Jarrett was ...
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    Joshua Cohen
    MBA Class of 2026 Admit
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  • HBS Admit - Leslie Is Simply The Best Consultant You Could Ask For
    1 year ago
    Reflecting on my successful application to HBS (Class of '26) - I am under no illusions that it would not have in any way been possible without Leslie. Leslie completely raises the standard for what it means to submit a ...
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  • Made Wharton Possible
    1 year ago
    As someone who didn't know what to expect from the MBA consulting process, Pascal wildly exceeded all expectations and, in no small part, became my greatest cheerleader throughout the process. As someone who genuinely didn't think they had what it ...
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  • Highly Recommend Joy
    1 year ago
    Joy helped me through my application process for Executive MBA programs in 2023. I was 12 years past by college graduation, 16 years since my last standardized test or applications essay, and although I am in consulting, I have a ...
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    Class of 2024 Admit
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