Alan

An arduous journey benefits greatly from a mentor or coach who can provide the needed insight and direction for success. Notably, no great mentor does the hero’s journey for them but instead helps them become the best possible version of themselves. Alan fully understands this and was invaluable in helping me become the best possible MBA applicant I could be. Happy to say I am attending Yale SOM on scholarship.

Alan was an incredible partner throughout my MBA application journey. From the start, he helped me craft a clear, authentic story and pushed me to be specific and intentional in how I presented my experiences. He helped translate my messy thoughts into a cohesive story and helped navigate the areas I was most nervous about. His feedback was always considerate yet honest, which made a meaningful difference in strengthening my essays and overall application.

He was also patient, kind, and consistently available whenever I had questions or needed guidance, even up until the last minute before hitting “submit”. He made a stressful process feel much more manageable and I felt like he was genuinely invested in my success.

Thanks to his support, I was able to submit an application I’m truly proud of and was luckily admitted to my top choice program (HBS). I’d highly recommend working with Alan if you want a true coach and mentor throughout this process!

Alan was great – super responsive, had both overarching and tactical feedback about what I wanted to do with my MBA and how to present it effectively. Would highly recommend him to anyone considering using a Consultant. With Alan’s help I was able to get into Wharton and Columbia. I’m so happy I was able to work with him through this process.

I am thrilled to be starting my MBA at one of the Top 20 programs. My background was far from ideal. I did not have a strong career trajectory, had not been working for two years, and my GMAT score was not competitive. Getting into a top program felt like a long shot until I met Alan.

The training process with Alan was not easy, but it was incredibly effective. Even before writing essays, we spent a lot of time on reflection and brainstorming. At the time, it felt demanding, but I later realized how essential it was. Alan asked me thoughtful, detailed questions about my life stories, questions I would never have asked myself if I were doing this alone. He is an excellent listener and truly empathetic, which made me feel comfortable sharing my experiences. He then helped me connect those stories to my MBA goals in a way that was smooth, persuasive, and authentic. He is especially skilled at identifying and filling the gaps in an application.

Alan is also extremely dedicated and caring. The day before one of my deadlines, I thought I was ready to submit, only to discover several unexpected additional questions in the application. I panicked. Alan immediately stepped in, and we met three times that day, in the morning, afternoon, and night, to get everything done.

Beyond admissions consulting, Alan is a wonderful life coach. Whenever I felt emotionally overwhelmed or challenged, he offered wise, insightful, and psychologically grounded advice that helped me believe in myself and keep moving forward.

I feel incredibly lucky to have worked with Alan. Finding the right consultant was difficult at first. It is a significant financial investment, and there is always uncertainty about whether it will be worth it. I am so glad I did my due diligence and chose Alan. Zero regrets. It was a great investment. I was admitted with a half ride scholarship, and I genuinely do not think that would have happened without his guidance.

Alan is someone who truly upgrades your application and significantly increases your chances of getting into a better school.

Alan is a remarkably intelligent, experienced consultant who truly cares about his client’s success; I could not recommend working with him more. When I began the grueling business school application process, I wanted someone who would be honest about whatever it was going to take to get into a top tier school – and that is exactly what I got with Alan. Through lots of fruitful, introspective brainstorming and discussion Alan helped bring my best qualities and experiences to light, allowing me to refine my story to be the strongest it could possibly be. He guided me effectively through a journey I knew little about towards the school that seemed the perfect fit for me. Whether it was a trivial late night question or a major essay draft iteration, Alan was always there for me with straightforward and practical feedback. When it came time for interview prep, Alan was more than happy to meet on weekends and as often as needed to ensure I was thoroughly prepared for any questions that could be thrown my way and fully confident walking in. This is just one example highlighting Alan’s persistence, honesty, and attention to detail that make him such a valuable asset as a coach. I am ecstatic about getting accepted into my top choice business school, and very grateful for Alan’s direction that helped me get there.

I highly recommend working with Alan for anyone navigating the business school application process. Alan played a critical role in my acceptance to HBS — from refining my personal story to brainstorming essay topics to wordsmithing near-final drafts. Throughout the entirety of the admissions journey, his support was invaluable. Beyond his expertise in storytelling, Alan has a deep understanding of what admissions committees look for. His strategic insights and honest feedback helped me craft both an authentic and compelling application. If you’re looking for success in the business school application process, working with Alan is the best decision you can make!

Alan is a great consultant! He helped me throughout the whole application process and was very kind, available and helpful whenever I needed. English is not my first language, and I haven’t applied to a college in the US – so, Alan helped me understand all the nuances of the American application process, specifically to the M7 schools. He was very patient and open-minded while nudging me towards discovering what my story exactly is, and how to frame my experience in the best way possible. Moreover, Alan was very supportive when I was trying to manage the application process and very busy time at work, which made the whole process possible for me.
With his help I’ve applied to 5 M7 schools: accepted to HBS, Booth and Kellogg, and waitlisted at Wharton and Sloan. Alan played a key role in creating how to fit my history of working and living in multiple countries and unique and extensive personal experience into the essays with limited wording and application.
I’m really grateful I worked with Alan on my applications and really enjoyed our time together! Could not recommend more!

Alan is the best—I truly couldn’t recommend him more. He’s supported me throughout the entire process, and I don’t think anyone has ever been more in my corner. He’s incredibly genuine, thoughtful, and intentional, and he helped me bring those same qualities into my applications. Alan took the time to really understand me—who I am, where I’m coming from, and where I want to go—and used that to guide me toward programs that were the right fit. A year ago, the schools I’ve now been accepted to felt like pipe dreams. Thanks to Alan, they’ve become a reality. I’ve received offers (with scholarships!) from M7 and T10 programs—something I truly don’t believe would’ve happened without his help. The investment in Alan’s expertise and support is 100% worth it.

Alan is amazing! I was going through a busy period at work and was incredibly stressed about completing my MBA applications, but Alan was so helpful and supportive. He took my ideas and helped me develop a compelling MBA narrative, providing invaluable insights into what each program wanted. His guidance and advice made the entire MBA process so much smoother than it would have been otherwise. I can’t thank Alan enough for his help! I was thrilled with my application and story. I’ll be attending Wharton next fall, and I am so grateful to Alan for his support in getting me there!

I worked with Alan directly for months discussing my story and vision for the future. Alan helped frame ways for me to brainstorm where I wanted to go and what I wanted to do, and he then was my main point of contact for shaping how I tell my story. We iterated on my essays countless times, and I’m incredibly proud of how well the overall story and application turned out, particularly because of Alan. He’s a great coach who will listen when he needs to and provide input where necessary, and I can’t recommend his services enough.

In a process that makes you at times feel very stressed, Alan was a constant source of calm and rational perspective. He consistently helped me understand the level of depth and detail I needed to get to to truly demonstrate my accomplishments and made certain that we were not leaving anything on the table. With Alan’s help I was able to get into HBS, a school I never really thought I had a chance at. Alan makes sure to make you feel like his most important client and always gives an honest opinion. Could not recommend more, especially if you are a person who underplays their accomplishments!

MBA applications are demanding and can be downright intimidating, but Alan’s reassuring attitude and strategic advice made the process feel more like a journey of self-discovery with, surprisingly, moments of fun. His encouragement to embrace my interests helped me write a compelling narrative that really represented me. The highly personalized advice he gave not only highlighted my strengths but also gave me a much-needed sense of confidence. Amid looming deadlines and distractions from my job, Alan’s commitment to detail and readiness to answer my numerous questions made all the difference. In summary, working with Alan was invaluable; he simplified the complexities of MBA admissions and helped me secure acceptance into my top-choice program. Thanks for everything, Alan!

Alan was my confidant, navigator and mentor throughout my business school application process. I was accepted to HBS, GSB, Wharton, Kellogg and Yale SOM all because of his incredible guidance and leadership.

When I first met with Alan, my story felt very scientific and less business-ey. I am a behavioral scientist applying to business school, not a masters or PhD program. But with Alan’s help, we crafted a unique narrative that emerged as a business leadership superpower story and hit on all the points I wanted to weave into my application!

Alan also helped me overcome my fear that my GRE scores were too low, bordering on the lower side of the GRE spectrum for my target schools. He provided lots of encouragement, and shared much research to back my candidacy – and clearly he was right.

From feeling overwhelmed and anxious by the process to carving out time to write a series of essays, Alan was supportive, insightful, driven and flexible. He would offer tidbits of advice, help revamp an essay structure, and meet with me at peculiar times to accommodate my full time work schedule. Alan helped me narrow down my list of schools to five target diverse schools and clearly outlined how to engage with my references to develop a holistic and compelling application.

I’m excited to be part of the GSB class of 2026! Stanford here I come!