Alex Leventhal

Founder

Prep MBA

Los Angeles, California

United States

Net Promoter Score: 9

Consultant Bio

I am a Harvard Business School MBA with 16 years of experience working directly with applicants to the top MBA programs both in the US and Europe. I also specialize in EMBA programs. I am one of 3 MBA Admissions Consultants in the Poets and Quants Hall of Fame for making their top consultant ranking every year.

Prior to starting Prep MBA, I had extensive executive experience in life sciences, technology and management consulting. I’ve worked for global firms such as Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products, Eli Lilly, and Siebel Systems.

It is my strong belief that acceptance at leading programs ultimately comes down to the emotional energy you can emit for your MBA candidacy. The GMAT/GRE and your undergraduate academic record are critical. But those are just the ante to the poker game. Beyond that, my job is to push you to connect emotionally with your application essay readers and interviewers, and to create energy around your candidacy through specific explanations of your accomplishments, choices, influences and career ambitions.

Staying up to date on industry trends and stats is important. But ultimately this is a storytelling business that requires topic ideation, editing abilities and interview coaching expertise. As a philosophy major undergrad and son of a New York Times editor, I bring advanced story ideation and essay structure to the application process, and have given more mock interviews than I can count.

I am a frequent lecturer at the Harvard Club of Los Angeles on career planning and MBA admissions.

Company Information

Prep MBA is my company. There are no junior consultants or editors getting a cut of the business. You will be working directly with me, the head of the firm. There is some special sauce to what I do, and my track record over time demonstrates that my process and insights work. I have not scaled up with contractor consultants like my competition because I have wanted to keep a personalized, boutique experience with the highest quality results.

I work, therefore, with a limited number of clients each application season, and I always fill up. Over half of my business comes from referrals.

Menu of Services and Associated Costs

Over 90% of my clients work on comprehensive school packages, but I have some hourly clients as well in certain circumstances. My services include mock interviews, ding analysis, editing and application planning for those still preparing for future application seasons.

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States

Email: alex@prepmba.com

Website: http://www.prepmba.com/

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P&Q Consultant Reviews

  • The Best Choice!
    7 months ago
    In preparation for the MBA application process, I realized that resources and references regarding the application process of American business schools are much more scarce in Germany than I had initially expected. While looking for an experienced sparring partner, an undergrad friend strongly recommended Alex. A stout recommendation, as he was successfully accepted to HBS with Alex's support. Using the confidence of a good friend's recommendation, I reached out for a first conversation with Alex. Even before we started working together, I noticed two qualities that immediately convinced me to continue working with him - personal collaboration and individual approach. Unlike larger agencies, you work exclusively with Alex, who dedicates all the time you need and doesn't follow a standard "one size fits all" scheme. This ...
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  • Title: Accepted To NYU Stern! Thanks For Everything, Alex!
    10 months ago
    I was referred to Alex by a friend who had also been referred by someone Alex helped get into HBS. From our first introduction call, it was clear that he was dedicated and passionate about getting to know me on an individual level and helping me create the best possible application. His incredibly deep experience and expertise further convinced me that he was the right person to work with. Despite belonging to a common applicant demographic and having a below-average GMAT score, I felt confident and safe with Alex by my side. I always appreciated his honesty about my chances at different schools and trusted that he would always tell me the truth and have my best interests at heart. His service was always very personal, ...
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  • Highly Recommend Alex
    11 months ago
    I was referred to Alex by a previous client who was a current student in the MBA program I wanted to attend. Coming out of the military, I had not interviewed for a job in over 6 years and knew I needed some guidance on this portion of the application. During our first call, he was extremely personable and very honest with me about what I needed to improve. He not only provided great advice on the content of my answers, but more importantly he highlighted what I needed to work on to be more friendly/approachable during the interview. He has a unique talent for figuring out what experiences you need to highlight and how to do this properly. I highly highly recommend Alex if ...
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  • Officially A Boothie!
    12 months ago
    I decided to work with Alex for my MBA applications because of my friend’s recommendation (she got into her reach school W). I can say the same thing about Alex as my friend did: he is very sharp and gets the job done. He was instrumental in helping me develop my personal story and shape my career visions for the essays. I found it easy to work with Alex because he would patiently hear out my ideas and often made suggestions in the least intrusive way. He also edits with surgical precision in terms of structure, word choices, and word counts. For each of the 10+ essays that I worked with him, I was satisfied with the end result – they were all clean and ...
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  • Accepted To Stanford GSB
    1 year ago
    I was recommended to PrepMBA by a close friend who was admitted to the GSB after working with Alex last year. My long story short: after deciding to work with Alex this year, I was also offered admission to the GSB. There are numerous other applicants that can attest to this – Alex helps drive real results at highly competitive programs. This isn’t magic or luck; Alex has a tremendous breadth of experience, insightfulness, and authentic engagement with the stories & the success of his clients. He pushed me to retake the GMAT, provoked new ideas about storytelling around my career, and challenged some big assumptions in my essay – all of which greatly improved my application. Then, comes the interview, Alex worked with me ...
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  • Worth The Investment!!!
    1 year ago
    Alex was highly recommended to me by a close friend who was accepted into his #1 school the year before me. I was at first hesitant to reach out, but given that I was coming from an over-represented demographic and had a below-average GMAT, I felt that it was necessary to at least explore the option. In my first conversation with Alex, he instilled much-needed structure and organization into my application process that would force me to dig deep for the compelling and unique attributes that ultimately allowed me to stand out from the crowd, and get accepted into two of my top choices schools with significant scholarships!!! Alex is an extremely talented storyteller and helped me to transform my application into a captivating story ...
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  • Support On HBS & EMBA Options
    1 year ago
    As an international applicant, I started looking for an MBA consultant who could help me to review the whole application package for HBS, and suggest how to improve it. Since I am not a typical applicant (much older than the average age of MBA applicants), I didn’t want to spend thousands of dollars on this service but at the same time aspired to get the best value for a reasonable price. In my research and review of multiple feedbacks Alex’s name repeatedly showed up. Alex is one of the top-rated consultants in Poets&Quants, Harvard MBA graduate, and has 15+ years of experience in consulting MBA candidates. I truly enjoyed my work with Alex. He reviewed all my application documents without exception, edited and highlighted specific ...
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  • Accepted To Wharton!!
    1 year ago
    The application process for top B-schools was a complete black box to me when I decided to apply. The application process seemed overwhelming, and the road seemed too steep! I initially consulted several admissions consulting firms and independent consultants to understand better what it takes to get into a top business school. My friend, who worked closely with Alex on her applications and managed to crack multiple top MBA programs, recommended Alex's PrepMBA while I was still attempting to understand how to approach my applications. As soon as I got on an introduction call with Alex, I could sense he knew his craft well and went straight into a personal assessment of my MBA aspirations. He was extremely passionate in his approach, and I could ...
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  • Great Consultant
    1 year ago
    It was a great pleasure working with Alex on my MBA application. I could sense Alex’s candidness and breadth of experiences during our initial consultation call - I knew he is the consultant I am looking for. The whole process proved me right. First, I appreciated his honesty in terms of assessing my candidacy; he challenged me to give one more attempt at GMAT to be more competitive in the applicant pool. Secondly, he is great at guiding you to find the best angle to approach each school’s essay question based on one’s past experiences and personality. Last but not the least, his company, Prep MBA, is a one-man show, which means Alex will be the only one reviewing and editing your essays. Although he ...
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  • Accepted To BOTH My Top Choices!
    1 year ago
    When I started the MBA admissions journey, I reached out to a number of admissions consulting organizations, including many of the ones you have likely heard of. Once I talked to Alex, I was immediately sold. Even in our initial consultation, Alex provided incredibly detailed advice, a refreshingly honest assessment of my chances at the schools I was interested in, and an overview of the MBA admissions landscape. He did not sugarcoat his opinions about my profile, and in fact suggested tangible ways to compensate for what could be perceived as shortcomings in my profile (i.e., younger-than-average applicant, mediocre test scores). This was a breath of fresh air. After I began working with Alex, I was blown away. He has a phenomenal ability to pick out ...
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  • Got In Columbia!
    1 year ago
    I knew from the start of the MBA application process that I would really benefit from having an admissions consultant to work through the wrinkles in my application and to have an independent voice to bounce off ideas. However, the search for the right consultant was not easy – not only are there hundreds, if not thousands, out there, but they also come with varying sizes and capabilities. I was very lucky to be able to find Alex during my search process. Two things stand out for me right away for Alex and Prep MBA: his deep domain expertise stemming from his 16 years of experience doing this, and the ability to work with a top-ranked consultant DIRECTLY. The latter point was especially important to me ...
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  • Accepted To Multiple EMBA Programs!
    2 years ago
    I initially called a number of admissions consulting firms, and immediately Alex’s service stood out in that he handled the intro call and was not a sales intermediary. He spent 45 minutes with me in the initial consultation even though he said that he would spend 20 minutes. I could tell he was passionate about his service and helping me think through my critical issues. Many companies suggest you can get into the top schools without spending careful time assessing your profile. Alex was quite honest and upfront about my chances of admission, given the application hurdles I faced such as coming from a non-traditional job and suggested a range of schools to target. Prep MBA is his business, and he does not have a ...
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  • Helps Bring Out Your Best Stories!
    2 years ago
    I had worked with Alex for my MBA admissions process and decided to re-engage him a year later for my school's scholarship applications process. Alex remembered pretty much everything about me. One of his superpowers is being able to get at what the selection committee might really be looking for from a question. He’s incredibly detail oriented and helped me come up with answers to questions (with details from my own past) that I myself might not have come up with. Alex helped me bring out vulnerable elements from my past that were extremely personal to write powerful stories that made a significant difference. I was fortunate to get a full tuition scholarship. He brings deep insights, asks probing questions about you, and forms hypotheses ...
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  • Accepted To INSEAD & LBS
    2 years ago
    I would strongly recommend Alex to any prospective applicants considering applying to the top schools. Before proceeding with Alex I spoke to a number of other admissions consulting services and what struck me was Alex’s honesty and how he was immediately able to identify the weaknesses in my profile – but also suggest how to address them. I had a muddled idea of how to put together my application, didn’t have clear career goals, and came from a nonstandard pre-MBA job. Alex explained the importance of a clear, compelling story in an application and we spent hours poring over all areas of my experience before even addressing an application question. He was able to organize my background, education, professional experience and extracurricular activities together to formulate ...
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  • Alex Is The Way To Go!
    2 years ago
    Initially, I underestimated the magnitude of work of my graduate school applications and was, therefore, skeptical about hiring a counselor. However, I am beyond grateful that my family urged me to get in touch with Alex and give this a shot. Right after our first call, I realized that Alex had to be a part of my journey. He is smart, detail-oriented, and easy to work with–three qualities that make him stand out. One of the best things about Alex is how supremely insightful he is. In spite of being a copywriter, there were moments when I struggled with my essays and their word limits. Alex managed to understand my story better than anyone else, which was reflected coherently in my applications. He encouraged me ...
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    Nikita Sharma
    MBA Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Accepted To GSB!
    2 years ago
    Working with Alex was incredibly easy and took a lot of the anxiety out of the business school admissions process. From the beginning, Alex’s honesty stood out as a differentiating factor from other consultants. As a former consultant who had already applied to business school and been rejected, I was nervous to go through the process again. While Alex was honest with me about my chances, he was incredibly helpful in shaping my story. When applying in the past, I really struggled to present myself in applications. Alex helped me take an incredibly vulnerable, personal story and convey it meaningfully in my application. It never felt like he was rewriting my essays or forcing me to be someone I was not. Instead, he took what ...
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  • Accepted To Wharton
    2 years ago
    I worked with Alex on three schools and was accepted to Wharton with a merit scholarship. Starting off in the application process, I knew I wanted to work with a consultant; after getting on initial calls with a couple of experts, Alex stood out by being direct about the advantages and disadvantages of my profile. I knew I would be getting his unfiltered, tactical advice from 15+ years of experience and was confident that he had a vested interest in my success. Alex was a huge value add when it came to my career purpose. I was originally prepared to write about a direction that was not as clear and supported, but he edited my goals into a coherent vision that made it abundantly clear why ...
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  • Accepted To Wharton!
    2 years ago
    As an international applicant with a non-traditional background, I had very little knowledge of the MBA process, especially with regard to the top US schools I was applying for; nor did I have many friends who had gone through the process before. I, therefore, set up several complimentary calls with consultants, ranging from the big-name firms to the more bespoke outfits where you’d be working with the founder of that firm directly. My key criteria were that the consultant could empathize with and contextualize my background and help bring out the best stories from my experiences while being brutally honest with feedback. After my introductory call with Alex, I knew he fit the bill 110%. He spent a considerable amount of time during that first ...
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  • Accepted To Haas With A Great Scholarship!
    2 years ago
    Coming from an over-represented demographic plus having a lower GRE score, I am beyond excited to find out about my acceptance to Haas with a great scholarship amount, especially in this highly competitive year where Haas is downsizing student recruitment overall. I first got in touch with Alex through a friend’s referral, and from the first Zoom meeting, I could tell all the good comments about him that I saw online were true. He is very smart, experienced, gives me authentic advice, and will not BS anyone. He never let anyone else handle my case, and his service was very personal. It’s a great fortune to get to know Alex and work with him on my application. He offered professional guidance for every aspect of ...
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  • Admitted To Booth!
    2 years ago
    I did a lot of research on MBA admission consultants, and talked with more than 10 people. Alex is definitely the most patient consultant during the initial consultation. He even had another consultation with me, since I had follow-up questions about his services and my applications. He made very sincere suggestions based on my profile and didn’t sugar coating anything. I didn’t end up having comprehensive packages with him, because I didn’t have a very competitive score, and he was quite frank with me about that. Later on, when I had a higher score, I did an hourly service with him. I really enjoyed working with Alex. There are three things I was most impressed with: he really wants the best for his client, his ...
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  • Accepted To USC With Full Merit Scholarship
    2 years ago
    I write as someone that has graduated from my MBA program several years ago, I can say with confidence that working with Alex Leventhal was one of the best decisions. The MBA application is a complicated endeavor and Alex served as a trusted guide from beginning to end. It was clear from the initial consultation that Alex clearly understood what admission officers sought in applicants. Being able to leverage that expertise was invaluable. My personal story and application went through multiple iterations, with a lot of feedback from Alex that takes it to the next level. There is a great deal of craftsmanship in Alex’s approach and I believe this is a unique benefit. I think it is worthwhile to highlight that working with Alex was ...
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  • Admitted To HBS With Alex!
    2 years ago
    After contacting several top admissions consulting firms, I found that Alex handled our introduction differently than his competitors: he was far less concerned with selling me a package, and far more concerned with getting to know my goals and me. Additionally, he never limited our conversations to a designated amount of time, rather aimed to accomplish certain objectives with each correspondence. When you hire Prep MBA, you get Alex Leventhal, never a junior consultant. This combined with his no BS approach was what ultimately sold me on his service. He was always honest with me about my shortcomings as a candidate, and helped me strategize accordingly. Hiring an admissions consultant was a tough decision for me, but working with Alex was absolutely worth it. He tailored ...
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  • Accepted To Columbia!
    2 years ago
    Alex is a seasoned veteran when it comes to business school (MBA) applications and I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for best-in-class guidance. You can easily tell working with Alex that he’s been doing this for a long time and knows how to help his clients put their best foot forward. Coming from an untraditional background, I struggled with having a clear direction on what I wanted to do professionally post MBA and how it all connected with my past work experiences. Alex spent a considerable amount of time with me over multiple calls and emails to think through my career goals, why I needed an MBA and ultimately helped me tie it all together with my past and future career plans. I ...
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  • Accepted To CBS!
    2 years ago
    Alex was incredibly helpful throughout the MBA application process. Though I started my applications relatively late, we still went through Alex’s methodical process, just on a more expedited timeline. I was grateful Alex was willing to accommodate my timing without skimping on thoughtfulness. Alex helped me craft a compelling career story. This was the area of the application I needed the most help with, and we were able to develop a well thought out career story built on my previous experience. From the initial questionnaire to the in-depth conversations, every step of the process was purposeful and impactful. The mock interview/working session was also a crucial boost of confidence ahead of my admissions interview. Alex knew which questions to focus on and offered tailored advice, ...
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  • Accepted To Wharton
    2 years ago
    lex Leventhal was truly vital to my Wharton interview prep, which was incredibly helpful. He is unquestionably the pro with years of experience working with various candidates. During the mock interview, he pointed out my problem directly, guided me on how to best present my answers, and gave me very personal as well as detailed and constructive feedback. Ultimately I built a lot of confidence and felt extremely well-prepared through the process. Overall, working with Alex was an overwhelmingly positive experience, and it is safe to say that I would not be headed to my dream school this fall without his guidance. The quality would be beyond what you paid for!
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  • Accepted To HBS & Wharton!
    2 years ago
    I made the decision to apply only to HSW this year, fully aware of the risk involved, and ready to re-apply the following year if I had to (spoiler: I don't!). Coming from a family business background, with strong hard stats but weaker extracurriculars, I wanted to find the right admissions consultant to help guide me through the process. I did my homework and interviewed about 10 of the top MBA admissions consultants. Alex quickly differentiated himself from the rest. In the free 30-minute consultation, he took the time to understand my background and motivations for applying to business school and gave a thoughtful and honest assessment of my candidacy. He completely understood my school list and was ready to help me succeed. The ...
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  • Your Trusted Advisor Through The MBA Labyrinth
    2 years ago
    The MBA admissions process is among the most personal and competitive processes you will navigate in your life. I can’t highly enough recommend Alex as your trusted guide, strategist, mentor, editor, cheerleader, and friend along the way. This is in fact my second year working with Alex. In my first year, I applied to three top programs, getting an interview at one, but ultimately not admission. (For more on all the transformative ways Alex supported my first application in R1 2020, see my review titled “A straight shooter who cuts to the heart of the matter”, dated 11 months prior to this post.) This year, I’ve been floored to have received acceptance with a merit scholarship at four top ten programs including both of my top two ...
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  • Accepted To Columbia & Kellogg!
    2 years ago
    I spoke to four other admissions consulting firms before finally meeting with Alex after he came highly recommended by an alum from my firm. From that initial consultation, I could tell Alex offered a uniquely tailored approach. Alex put time into getting to know me personally, which allowed us to construct a compelling AND authentic MBA application together. I especially appreciate that Prep MBA is HIS full-time business – this is not a part-time gig for Alex, and it shows. I applied to five M7 schools, three of which I worked on with Alex. Through direct help from Alex and applying what I learned from Alex to the schools I was applying to “on my own,” I received acceptances at Columbia and Kellogg. Alex’s help didn’t ...
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  • Admitted To My Top Choice
    2 years ago
    I had been thinking about applying to business school for a number of months before deciding that I would seek the help of an admissions consultant. I came across an article on Poets and Quants about the best admissions consultants of 2020: https://poetsandquants.com/2020/08/26/best-mba-admission-consultants-of-2020/. What stood out to me in that article was that only four consultants made the Poets and Quants list every year since the site started this list, and, out of those four, only Alex was the sole proprietor of his consultancy. I read the reviews about Alex and his services and saw that Alex seemed to have a reputation for personal service and candor. As such, Alex fit the profile of the qualities that I was looking for in an admissions consultant ...
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  • Honest, Experienced Advisor
    2 years ago
    I had been thinking of an MBA in the US for a long time but the process seemed strenuous, so I needed good advice from an excellent coach. People that got into HBS told me about Alex Leventhal, so I had an intro call and immediately clicked with him. He is straightforward and doesn't bullshit you, which is particularly important when compiling an application that should be reflective of who you really are. The great thing was that he worked with me directly and took time whenever I needed him to - on weekdays and weekends. He always came across as really invested in getting me to a successful outcome, which I sincerely appreciate. He is a very nice and honest guy, who got his ...
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  • 2 For 2 M7 Interviews
    3 years ago
    I had conversations with over 6 consultants before I decided to go with Alex. Right from our first connection, I could see that Alex was truly invested in the process to make me successful. Where many other consultants discouraged me or would agree to whatever I had to say, Alex offered honest, open feedback but fully encouraged me to aim for the stars. I took the M4 package with Alex and have successfully submitted all the applications. As a person who is naturally anxious and gets very stressed, Alex helped calm down my nerves and offered sane advice. Right from his bio sheet to filling the application form, Alex has been extremely helpful. I remember him going back and referring to our first conversation while ...
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  • Admitted To Cambridge
    3 years ago
    Having come to the MBA application fairly late in the process, I initially just dived in and started making the applications and writing the essays on my own. This seemed ok from my perspective as I have been a working professional and thought I understood what was needed, but I was working from a very narrow perspective and although I was invited to interview following my first application, I really struggled with nerves and lack of clarity regarding why I was applying and what I planned to do following the course – so it’s no wonder I didn’t pass the interview. I was determined to get a place and continued to do some online research – I realized that there were experienced coaches, who might be ...
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  • Admitted To My Top Choice
    3 years ago
    Alex Leventhal's excellent service and keen insight into the admissions process helped me get into both of my top choice schools. My application was made complicated by my year-long unemployment, which started in the summer of 2020. Coupled with a low GPA (3.0), I knew the rest of my application would have to be stellar in order to be competitive. Alex was very hands-on in helping me to craft a story for my application that was coherent, played to my strengths, and explained my shortcomings. He coached me through my essays, giving me edits and feedback multiple times. His interview preparation was also incredibly useful, as I had little experience with zoom meetings. Alex's service was also timely. He ...
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  • Accepted To Fuqua!
    3 years ago
    I initially found Alex Leventhal on Poets&Quants. Recalling the whole process of MBA application, his suggestion and advice helped me a lot to get the offer in a tough MBA application season. In the beginning, he patiently guided me to discover my highlights through my past career and extracurricular activates. The step of setting up a reasonable career goal was later proved to be a solid foundation for getting in. Alex has a deep understanding of top MBA schools and is able to offer me distinguished opinions school by school. Also, he was helpful for flow, structure, and word limitation. His rich experience made every feedback valuable. The good quality of application materials made me feel confident while preparing for the upcoming interview. I would strongly recommend ...
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  • Accepted To HBS!
    3 years ago
    I spoke with several highly rated admissions consultants before connecting with Alex and my patience certainly paid off. Most of the large admissions firms match applicants with top consultants only to then outsource the day-to-day work to other associates in a template-based process. Conversely, Alex is the only person I worked with throughout my application process—he owns PrepMBA and applies a truly personalized approach. In the beginning stages and throughout, Alex invested considerable time in getting to know my background, interests, motivations, strengths, weaknesses, etc. This strong connection and fundamental understanding of who I am proved to be an invaluable foundation for my essay and career goals. I come from an over-represented background and was really struggling to tell my story in a unique and ...
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  • Accepted At Ivy
    3 years ago
    Alex came to me highly recommended by a close friend. On our initial call, he spent nearly an hour getting to know me and thinking through what my strengths and challenges might be in the admissions process. He immediately identified that I had a non-traditional background and that my goal should be to lean into the qualities that set me apart, while assuring schools that my quantitative skills and financial foundation were solid. We decided it made the most sense for Alex to work with me on my applications to my top two choices. This would allow me to get good coaching on a variety of essay prompts, which I could then adapt for my other applications as needed. Alex invested a ton of ...
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  • Waitlist Top 10 MBA Program
    3 years ago
    I had the pleasure of working with Alex on my MBA applications. From my first consultation call with Alex, I immediately knew I wanted to work with him due to his honesty and straightforward nature. Having looked over my resume, he advised me to wait an additional year and bolster my work experience before applying. I decided to go ahead and apply despite his reasonable advice. I worked with Alex under really tight deadlines and he really pulled through. Alex set out a timetable for me to ensure I’d hit my targets and when he realized I was struggling with the deadlines he made time for me multiple times a week to answer any queries and to get me back on track. Alex was ...
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  • Accepted To Darden
    3 years ago
    I reached out to Alex very close to R2 deadlines and worked with him on an hourly basis. I was amazed by the personal attention he gave me in this process, turning around drafts at very short notice, and really helping me bring out the spark in my stories. He often made me feel like I'm his only client. The best part about working with Alex was how empathetic, encouraging, and uplifting he was throughout, even when sharing brutally honest feedback. His attention to detail is absolutely unmatched, and I'm so so grateful to have worked with him!
    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • HBS - The Answer Is Yes!
    3 years ago
    Just like many other applicants, I lurked on MBA forums for months before deciding to take the plunge and work with a consultant. I took a number of consultation calls with various highly-ranked firms before deciding to work with Alex Leventhal. After ten minutes on the phone with him, I was already impressed with his insights about the admissions process and his candor about the strengths and weaknesses of my particular candidacy. I applied to three schools in round 1 and was rejected from two but deferred by HBS without an interview. As a Harvard college graduate with a relatively low GPA (and an overrepresented minority working in a popular industry), I was nervous about how to approach the HBS Further Consideration process and unsure of ...
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  • Accepted To UCLA Anderson!
    3 years ago
    As with most applicants, I spent a good amount of time looking for a consultant who would be able to help me navigate the daunting application process. Although my partner had chosen Alex as his MBA consultant and spoke highly of his services, I wanted to consider all my options before deciding on the best consultant for me. To be quite honest, I could have saved myself a lot of time if I had just taken his suggestion. Alex was the only individual to review my qualifications and provide an honest assessment of whether the schools I was applying to would not only be within reach but also be a good cultural fit for me (which was something that was a major consideration for me ...
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  • Accepted To 3 Schools And 2 With Scholarship!
    3 years ago
    I started the admission process relatively late for 2nd round, and I was not very hopeful that I could make the deadlines. After an initial consultation, Alex offered to help so I don’t have to wait another year. Working with Alex proved to be incredible. He is very passionate about his service and he accommodated my aggressive schedule and last-minute questions. Without his support, I could not prepare several applications while studying for the GMAT. Alex was very honest about my chances. I had a lower-than-average GMAT. He encouraged me to aim high but be realistic and he helped me strengthen other pieces of my application. As I was thinking through career goals, Alex’s strategic approach made it easy to step back, think through my past ...
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  • Accepted To Tuck And NYU!
    3 years ago
    In the midst of a mad rush to both up my GMAT score and begin crafting my application, I reached out to a number of consultants in late October targeting a Round 2 application. After having 3-4 calls, I was able to get in touch with Alex and schedule an introductory call. Instead of spending 20 minutes pitching me on his many success stories (and there are numerous), Alex took ~45 minutes to hear about my background, interests, and thoughts on what might be viable options for my path. What stuck out even more-so than the personalized approach Alex took from the initial call was his willingness and ability to address my candidacy holistically, quickly identifying key areas to focus on both highlighting or strengthening. ...
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  • Accepted To Darden
    3 years ago
    I belong to an over-represented demographic (Indian male). I also did not have any work experience with a strong brand name company. During my free consultation with Alex, I could see how engaged he would be. Given the fact that I’ve worked primarily for my family’s businesses, getting references is challenging and I loved how Alex was already brainstorming some great ideas in that regard during the free session. I am a re-applicant. My previous consultant would nod to everything I’d say and never challenge my views, however bad they might’ve been. Alex, however, would not hesitate to challenge my ideas or hold his ground. Also, with Alex, you get to work with him – no juniors or English-trained associates. With my previous consultant, different ...
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  • Accepted To Oxford
    3 years ago
    Alex was beyond helpful throughout my application process. In addition to being an indispensable advisor in helping me craft my narrative articulately and succinctly, Alex spent extra time working with me to review every scholarship essay. My only regret was not reaching out to Alex sooner in my application process. When I applied to undergraduate schools years ago, I did not have the privilege or funds to hire an external consultant. But coming from a well-represented demographic, and even with GRE scores well above all published median acceptances, I knew that gaining admission to a commensurate MBA program would be an uphill battle. After spending significant time with Alex Leventhal and Prep MBA, I can sincerely appreciate how fortunate I was to work with one of the ...
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  • A Straight Shooter Who Cuts To The Heart Of The Matter
    3 years ago
    As application season approached, I spoke with consultants from a range of firms, including ones commonly ranked at the top. Ultimately, I decided to go with Alex. What won me over was the confidence I had in his ability to work with a non-traditional candidate like myself, his ability to focus on the most critical issue at hand, and his honesty. The MBA admissions process is, to a great extent, about presenting yourself to admissions committees in a way that is completely sincere but also thoughtfully tailored to the criteria according to which you will be evaluated, and I wanted a coach who would be able to help me in doing that. Alex certainly delivered. Alex’s insight translated to a tighter set of career goals and ...
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  • Accepted To Kenan-Flagler
    3 years ago
    I was searching for an admissions consultant who could very well understand my education and academic career in Life Sciences and help me cohesively tie it to my long-term goal of working as a biopharma strategy consultant post-MBA. After talking to a few admissions consulting firms, Alex Leventhal’s approach and service stood out to me. Using his previous experience in healthcare, he was able to help me extract the key points in my professional and personal journey that I could highlight in my essays. Moreover, after a thorough evaluation of my profile, he guided me to select schools with a realistic mindset. This approach in shortlisting schools is unlike other top admissions consulting firms which do not spend enough time to identify the programs where ...
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  • Accepted To HBS And Stanford GSB!
    3 years ago
    Alex was instrumental to my acceptances to both HBS and Stanford GSB. I was initially hesitant to apply this year during the pandemic, given the higher volume of applicants and all-around tougher competition. However, after an initial consultation with Alex over the phone, I was able to put to rest any concerns I had and grew more confident around my chances. Alex took his time to get to know me on a personal level through his detailed bio sheet assignment, which he was able to reference throughout our two-month process together. When developing my post-MBA goals, Alex encouraged me to write about my passion—sports management—despite it being a less “traditional” path. With his help, I was able to clearly articulate why I needed an MBA ...
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  • HBS and GSB
    3 years ago
    I reached out to Alex Leventhal for his consulting services because it seemed to be the only one that had a more personalized approach. It wasn’t one of those big companies that had many consultants and you had to have the luck of the draw to get the right one. I really liked that Alex had his own approach to helping people. For me, the most helpful part for me was helping me connect the dots with my previous experience and where I want to go in the future. At first, I was a bit lost on how I should approach the essays but his method really works in getting the story together. Lastly, he helped me understand the BIG difference between job resumes vs MBA ...
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  • Accepted To HBS And Wharton!
    3 years ago
    As a European, I had little experience on the “how-tos” and the key success factors of applying to top US MBA programs. I was therefore eager to find an admission consultant who could support me in the process. One thing that was really important to me was that I could trust the respective consultant not only to have contextual expertise but to be easy to build a personal relationship with. After all, you are sharing deeply personal stories with the respective person throughout the application process. After my initial call with Alex, I knew he was the right one. You could immediately sense that he cared and was passionate to see you succeed. But he was also honest and straightforward about my expectations and where my ...
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    Daniel Braun
    MBA Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Accepted to M7!
    3 years ago
    Alex’s biggest value-add is his ability to draw out the uniqueness in each candidate. He starts the process by asking the candidate to fill out a detailed “Bio sheet”. Several times in the following months, while we worked on the applications, he would reference various details I had mentioned in the sheet - ones so small that even I had forgotten them! Alex spends a lot of time and energy preparing to work on the applications with the candidate, and throughout the process I felt assured that his advice/suggestions were personalized to showcase my strengths most effectively. He also has incredible editing skills, and has a knack for trimming all the excess fat from written pieces without losing the essence. Through his interview prep sessions, ...
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  • Accepted to HBS!
    3 years ago
    I was referred to Alex by a friend who was successfully admitted by her dream school last year. Alex helped me decide on which approach to take and what stories to include in my essay, which I believe is the most critical help he offered me in the application process. Looking back, I think my essay makes a lot of sense; but when I was hesitating on which approach to take, Alex helped me make the right decision. He could immediately tell one approach was better, point out that one story I prepared was not reflecting my true self, and point out that another story did not clearly manifest its significance to my future career. Had I chosen the other approach and stories, I probably ...
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  • Accepted to NYU Stern!!!
    3 years ago
    I was initially interested in Alex Leventhal’s consulting firm, PrepMBA, because it appeared to be one of only several firms that prioritized crafting a personalized approach to business school applications. I also liked that Alex didn’t have a cabal of junior associates working with his clients; Alex directly worked with each one himself. It was clear that Alex was personally vested in each of his clients’ success. When I started with Alex, I could tell that he was focused on getting to know my story from my early childhood to the present. Through his detailed biosheet questionnaire and other supporting materials, we both got organized on what my strengths and weaknesses were. As we had more meetings and the conversation moved to my resume and future ...
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  • Accepted to Booth!
    3 years ago
    Alex’s services played a huge role in my acceptance to Booth! After checking out a number of consultants, I chose Alex because of his personalized approach and his honesty in assessing my odds at different programs, especially during this tougher COVID cycle. What truly differentiates Alex from other consultants is how comprehensive and rigorous his methods are. The breadth of support that Alex provided surprised me and alleviated a lot of stress. For example, he spent significant time helping me tailor communications to recommenders and coaching me on body language and vocal tonality for my video essays and interviews. One key area where Alex was able to provide invaluable guidance was in helping my differentiate myself as an Indian American applicant in consulting, a highly overrepresented ...
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  • Executive MBA at Columbia
    3 years ago
    Alex was extremely helpful in focusing me on the areas which I needed to spend the most time in the admissions process. After completing my GMAT exam, he worked with me to create my career purpose and story, which helped guided everything else in the process. He was thoughtful and honest in delivering feedback on my resume, essays, and interview prep. Not only was his process efficient, but also allowed me to submit my application early in the cycle and ultimately gain admission to my top choice program.
    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Columbia MBA Acceptance
    4 years ago
    I would not have gotten in my first choice MBA without his help! Alex was able to help me craft compelling essays and excellent overall MBA applications. The MBA application process can be very stressful and Alex had been extremely patient and supportive at every step. What makes him stand out is his dedication to his craft, interpersonal skills, and honesty. Highly recommend him!
    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Thank You, Alex!
    4 years ago
    Alex is incredibly knowledgeable about the MBA application process. He did a fantastic job helping craft my story by pushing me to reflect upon my goals, passions, and past experiences. Unlike other consultancies, Alex doesn't pass on the work to junior consultants. I would highly recommend him, especially if you're struggling to come up with your unique story for the essay. Thanks, Alex!
    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Accepted at Columbia!
    4 years ago
    I picked Alex as my consultant after talking to a few others because of his personal approach—other companies would have had me work with junior consultants. I found Alex’s service to be helpful in all aspects of the admissions process, but especially the essays. His approach to writing the essays helped elucidate this tricky part of the admissions process. He was not satisfied until I crafted the strongest personal story I could, even though it took almost a dozen iterations of ideas. If your essay is not as good as it can possibly be, he will be direct in telling you so and recommending what you can do to improve it. He has a fast response time and spends as much time as is necessary to ...
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  • Highly Recommended
    4 years ago
    I was completely satisfied with the service Alex provided during my MBA admissions process. Alex had several helpful tips and brought up ideas that I would have never found otherwise. At first, I was not sure if I should bother with an admissions consultant, but I believe that without his assistance I would not have gotten into the schools I wanted. Alex also gave a personal touch I highly appreciated, and took the time to get to know me to give personalized advice and service. Alex regularly checked in with me to see how things were going, even though I was only an hourly client. Great guy and highly recommend.
    Christopher Painter
    MBA Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Accepted!
    4 years ago
    I had called around a couple of consulting firms and worked with another consultant prior to working with Alex. The difference is night and day! First of all, Alex is the owner and sole consultant for Prep MBA – if you sign up with Prep MBA, you are guaranteed to work with Alex, a Harvard MBA grad. Second, Alex will give you direct and honest answers. After our initial conversation, he quickly identified some critical issues about my profile (work gaps, GPA, age, etc.) and how to address each of the problems from the point of view of the admin team. Third, Alex’s creativity and sense of essay structure are beyond impressive; I was always amazed at how we were able to turn a 1000-word ...
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    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Wharton MBA
    4 years ago
    I interviewed several people, and Alex is the only MBA admissions consultant I would recommend. He was candid and provided valuable essay guidance. I ended up matriculating at Wharton, where I had a phenomenal experience. Going to business school changed my life. Thank you, Alex, for all of your help!
    Class of 2014 Admit
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  • Knowledgeable, No BS
    4 years ago
    Alex knows what he's talking about, accurately and candidly assessed my application, and gave a ton of useful advice.
    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Excellent Consultant - Highly Recommend!
    4 years ago
    I spoke to around 8-9 consultants before deciding on Alex to help with by business school applications. The initial 40 min consultation with Alex was extremely helpful and I received more insights about the process and about my profile than any other consultant I spoke to. I finally chose to work with Alex over other consultants because of the boutique nature of his operation and given that I started my applications for Round 2 in 3rd week of October, I couldn't afford to make a mistake with this decision. I chose a 4 school package and did a couple of applications on my own. To date, I have 3 wait-list offers and 1 confirmed admission offer. I am now working with Alex on negotiating the ...
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  • Accepted to HBS!
    4 years ago
    I am so glad I chose to work with Alex this year during my application process to HBS. I applied as a current medical student only to HBS for a dual MD/MBA. I had introductory calls with a number of consultants but ultimately chose Alex because he was personable, approachable, knowledgeable about HBS, and demonstrated a clear interest in me and my story from the introduction call onward. Throughout the application cycle, he was a calming presence and helped me navigate the application process while quelling my anxiety. Whenever we embarked on a portion of the application, Alex always gave me space to brainstorm, soul search, and draft, before he provided feedback. This helped us get to know each other better, and also ensured that my ...
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  • Alex Is The Best!
    4 years ago
    I was a re-applicant this year. Last year I had worked with Alex on an hourly basis, a couple of weeks before my applications were due. Alex was super helpful to go out of his way to help me put forward the best application possible. Last year - I got an interview call from Booth but could not convert it. This year I worked with Alex on a comprehensive package for 1 school and worked on an hourly basis for a couple of other schools. I applied to 4 M7 schools and got an interview invite from 3 of them and offers from 2 (Kellogg and Booth). Inputs from Alex were helpful to streamline my thoughts during the ideation phase - which eventually went a ...
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  • Love Alex!
    4 years ago
    I feel Alex is very kind and hardworking. He helped me on an hourly basis and really helped me reflect on my application. I would recommend Alex to anyone thinking about an MBA. If I had the chance I would work with him again!
    Class of 2020 Applicant
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  • SOM with $$!
    4 years ago
    I highly suggest working with Alex Leventhal. He knows MBA applications inside and out. His process is unique — he first helps you discover and build your narrative and then helps you center the rest of your application around that narrative. It creates a strong application that showcases a clear image to the adcomms. In addition to that, working with Alex is a pleasure. He kept me positive throughout the process and was easy to communicate with. He pushed me to produce my best work. When working with Alex, unlike other consultancies — you get Alex! He is all hands on deck with your application and doesn’t pass your questions on to junior consultants. He helped me get into Yale Som with scholarship. For ...
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  • Excellent Consultant - Would Recommend!
    4 years ago
    As with anything I picked Alex as my consultant after significant research. I knew Alex was the right consultant when we first spoke over coffee. He was more interested in my story and my goals than just my statistics and demographics. Unlike other consultants who immediately fixated on "handicaps" and pushed a prescribed set of schools purely based on statistics, Alex was interested in understanding my story and helping me maximize my chances of achieving my goals. He is thoughtful and has an effective process of helping you put together essays. I ended up getting accepted to a top 10 school and waitlisted at two M7 programs. I am very happy with the results and would highly recommend Alex!
    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Non-Traditional Applicant Admitted to McCombs!
    4 years ago
    As a non-traditional applicant without a business background, I was initially unsure about the value of an admissions consultant. After reaching out to multiple firms and speaking with multiple advisors, I started to get the feeling that these firms were intent on processing me through their system. They felt impersonal and uninvested in me as a person. Finally, after reading through a GMAT club review, I reached out to Alex. Speaking with Alex was the absolute opposite experience in every way. On the very first call, he took the time to get to know as much about me as possible in a very natural and human way. Without judgment, he was realistic about my chances and what my target schools should be. It was easy to ...
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  • Admitted To Wharton, Booth ($), Kellogg and Yale ($)!
    4 years ago
    I heard about Alex through my friend’s referral and decided to work with him after the first skype meeting. Back then, I still knew very little about the MBA application process, had no idea where to start from, and meanwhile had to deal with an already challenging full-time job with long working hours. Being highly experienced, knowledgeable, thoughtful and patient, Alex really helped me navigate the whole journey with more ease and confidence. The result speaks a ton - I applied to as many as seven schools in the second round (was surprised that I actually made it!) and got admitted to four of them! What I find most valuable about working with Alex is that he never tried to use a formula when helping me ...
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    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Wharton, Haas ($) & Kellogg ($)!
    4 years ago
    Strongly recommend Alex to anyone looking for an MBA consultant! Really glad I went with him from a friend referral. He is simply amazing, knowing what he is doing. I am very happy with my results, exceeding my expectations. I applied to a few schools in R1 but did not go well. Alex kept encouraging me and told me to stay positive, and my R2 applications turned out great: I got into Haas and Kellogg both with sizable scholarships, and also my top choice, Wharton! Throughout the process, Alex was really helpful in crafting my story and finding the themes/unique aspects of my experience. He is candid and sharp, a great storyteller with a grasp of each school’s essays. He is great to work with, ...
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  • Fantastic - Highly Recommend
    4 years ago
    Alex was a great consultant. We were virtual - I was in NYC and he is in LA. I chose him after interviewing 5 consultants. I was accepted to Columbia Business School - I don't think I would have been accepted had I not worked with Alex. Alex was very thoughtful and engaging. He has the unique ability to pull interesting essays and stories out of you; I spend my time in spreadsheets, not writing essays, so he greatly helped to synthesize my story. I highly recommend Alex.
    Class of 2014 Admit
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  • Love Alex!
    4 years ago
    What an easy recommendation... Alex helped me get into both HBS and the GSB; working with him was a pleasure. In a market where most of his competitors are volume shops or bounce you between a team of junior consultants, Alex is high-touch and high EQ. I’ve personally recommended Alex to close to a dozen peers who, in turn, have each done the same. He really drove me to dig deep on my essays and properly represent my background and values. His insights really helped my passion transcend the written format and shine. Thanks, Alex!
    Michael Hoffmann
    MBA Class of 2014 Admit
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  • Excellent consultant; in-depth knowledge
    4 years ago
    During my junior year of college, I made the decision to apply to the HBS 2+2 deferred admission program. To help me through the process, I decided to enlist the services of a consultant, and settled on Alex after consultations with a selection of the highest ranked consultants. Alex was a pleasure to work with, he is a consummate professional and truly takes the time to understand the unique strengths of his clients. He helped craft a phenomenal narrative for my application, and despite a subpar GMAT score (under 700), I still managed to receive an interview spot. Whilst I ultimately did not end up being admitted for the deferred program, I will most definitely work with Alex again in a few years during the ...
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    Class of N/A Rejected
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  • Re-admitted to target school!
    4 years ago
    I came to Alex with a pretty unique situation. During a prior application cycle, I had applied and gotten accepted to my target school. Ultimately, I declined the admission’s offer to take a flier on a startup. Fast forward 18-months and my situation had changed, I was now ready to get my MBA. Further, given my industry and geographic preferences, the same target school was an obvious first choice (and this school ended up being the only application I submitted). I reached out to Alex approximately 2-weeks prior to the application due date—which was obviously a very short turnaround. Although some consultants might up-charge this type of time crunch, Alex rose to the challenge without blinking an eye. He quickly ...
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  • Amazing Consultant
    4 years ago
    I cannot recommend Alex highly enough. As a re applicant and part of an over-represented demographic, Alex was instrumental to my acceptance at Columbia Business School. I met with him for the first time 8 months before I submitted my applications, and instead of sitting on my candidacy until the spring, he began to work with me right away. He took the time to get to know me, my background, and most importantly spent weeks helping me nail down my story. By the time I actually started writing, I was incredibly confident and secure in my career narrative, which made the application process much easier than the previous year. Alex provides a great service as well. Unlike some of the other consultants that I looked ...
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  • Got into My Favorite Program!
    4 years ago
    As a reapplicant competing in an over-represented demographic pool, I realized I needed some professional help to improve my chance of getting into a top MBA program. I talked with a few consulting firms, and Alex stood out in that he quickly analyzed my profile and provided his honest opinion. He focused on getting to know about me instead of selling a service. I did a four-school package and eventually got into a top-tier MBA program with a scholarship. Alex has always been very straightforward and honest with me during the process: he would point out the weaknesses of my essay and provide very helpful advice. I would recommend him to all the applicants who want to get into a top MBA program.
    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • HBS Bound
    4 years ago
    I would definitely recommend Alex's services to anyone applying to business school. His help in crafting my essays and preparing for my interview was critical in helping me get into HBS. When I first connected with him over the summer as a Round 1 applicant, I could immediately tell that he really valued genuinely getting to know his clients. We ended up chatting for 40 minutes about my story. His feedback about the strengths and weaknesses of my application in that first conversation were super insightful and got me thinking critically about my own story and rationale for applying to business school. I ended up working with Alex on an hourly basis on my essays for my R1 applications and then did interview prep with him ...
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  • Going to Wharton!
    4 years ago
    Having worked with another admissions consultant in the previous year and interviewed several admissions consulting firms, Alex’s service immediately stood out to me. Whereas other consultants mainly communicated via email, Alex took the time to set up several Skype calls, including an initial video call where we just chatted about our personal lives. We got to understand each other at a much deeper level than otherwise possible through a written form or a voice call. This depth of understanding played a vital role when drafting early versions of my essays, where Alex would offer suggestions on which of my personal stories might fit best, rather than just telling me to rewrite a section. Alex was also very accommodating to my last minute requests and unique situation. ...
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  • Going to Wharton!
    4 years ago
    Having worked with another admissions consultant in the previous year and interviewed several admissions consulting firms, Alex’s service immediately stood out to me. Whereas other consultants mainly communicated via email, Alex took the time to set up several Skype calls, including an initial video call where we just chatted about our personal lives. We got to understand each other at a much deeper level than otherwise possible through a written form or a voice call. This depth of understanding played a vital role when drafting early versions of my essays, where Alex would offer suggestions on which of my personal stories might fit best, rather than just telling me to rewrite a section. Alex was also very accommodating to my last minute requests and unique situation. ...
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  • HBS & GSB!
    4 years ago
    At first I wasn’t sure about whether working with a consultant made sense for me, but Alex came highly recommended from a number of colleagues at my firm who had attended top business schools, so I set up a consultation and immediately recognized how valuable his input would be. Before offering any advice, he made a concerted effort to understand my background, interests, and goals. As we moved into the more tactical parts of the process (brainstorming essay topics, thinking through potential recommenders, etc.), he would suggest incorporating parts of this context in a way that made my personal narrative more coherent and compelling. Alex never farms work out to junior consultants. He committed his full focus to every session. And with Alex there is no sugarcoating ...
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  • NYU - First & Only Choice!
    5 years ago
    When I first decided that I wanted to get my MBA, I knew I wanted to go to NYU. Initially, I wasn’t sure about using an admissions consultant. However, a former boss suggested that I reach out to Alex, so I decided to give it a shot. We set up an intro call and in only 20 minutes it was clear to me that he would make a huge difference. Rather than push a sales pitch, we spent most of the call going over my credentials (GMAT score, GPA, work experience, etc.) and discussing my chances at gaining acceptance to NYU. He was quite honest about everything, which is exactly what I needed. My undergraduate GPA was below average, and I ...
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  • Alex Will Help You Craft Your Story
    5 years ago
    As an older applicant with a diverse background, and someone who knew little about business school admissions, I felt I needed to get a serious and experienced consultant to ensure my application is competitive. I called several consulting firms for initial consultations and Alex stood out– he listened carefully and gave me very personalized and encouraging feedback. I could tell that he genuinely interested in me as a person and that proved extremely valuable for my application. He was also quite clear in his assessment of my chances and told me his view on the different business schools I had considered applying to. Prep MBA is Alex’s firm – and you get to work with him, he does not have an army of junior consultants. ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Accepted to MBA Program!
    5 years ago
    Upon researching several top-ranked MBA admissions consulting services through Poets & Quants, Alex stood out among the rest as he is a graduate of the prestigious Harvard Business School, possesses nearly 15 years of experience, and resides in the same city as me. During a preliminary phone call, I grew to appreciate the independence, personability, and accessibility Alex had to offer through his Prep MBA service. I was comforted in knowing that throughout such an arduous process, I would be working directly with Alex and that I wouldn’t be passed down the hierarchy to a junior consultant. Working with Alex proved to be a truly fantastic experience. I especially appreciated his quick response to my correspondence. His turnaround time on edits was also extremely fast, but ...
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    Class of 2019 Admit
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  • Highly Recommend! Alex is the Best!
    5 years ago
    I was connected with Alex in hopes of being admitted into NYU so that I could live and work in NYC. I really enjoyed working with Alex. He is very passionate and diligent. He took the time to get to know me personally in order to better evaluate my career trajectory. His honesty and commitment to his business, Prep MBA, challenged me to work hard in pursuit of the outcome that I wanted. He improved my overall application tremendously and helped me consolidate my thoughts into a well-structured essay that was personalized to my past experience and future expectations. I would recommend Alex Leventhal to anyone in a heartbeat. It meant a lot to me that he was my consultant as well as the head ...
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    Class of 2019 Admit
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  • Experienced & Tailored
    5 years ago
    Alex was wonderful throughout my application process in a number of ways. First, his get-to-know-you process felt thorough and not rushed. Second, he was instrumental in turning those original brainstorming ideas into a polished essay. Lastly, even with aspects of my application that I thought was finished (like my resume), he pushed me to find ways to convey more bang for my buck in a way I don't think is as doable on one's own. All in all - his combo of experience and personalization is exactly what I needed. I highly recommend Alex!
    Class of 2021 Rejected
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  • Great Experience. Great Outcome.
    5 years ago
    There are a lot of options to choose from when it comes to consultants. I chose Alex because he was the only consultant who wasn't afraid to take on a challenge. I told him which schools I was targeting and they were all long shots. Other consultants dismissed my ambitions except for Alex. He didn't guarantee anything except high-quality work, and that's all I wanted. He delivered and was true to his word. He helped me craft an application that was 100x better than what I could've done on my own. Clearly, it worked, and I would choose Alex again in a heartbeat.
    Class of 2016 Admit
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  • Alex Is The Right Choice
    5 years ago
    Alex came highly recommended by several of my friends who had attended top MBA programs. I opted for a 2-school package (NYU & Columbia) as I intended to stay in NYC. My experience with Alex was fantastic. He spent a significant amount of time getting to know me, my career goals and my aspirations which helped go beyond the mindset of answering each question and essay independently. Instead, he saw value and opportunity where I saw trivialities. He made me feel comfortable and at the same time pushed me to take risks and helped me to focus on building a holistic and compelling story. Alex also prepared me for the interviews. He understands what the schools are looking for and given the time he had previously ...
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    Class of 2016 Admit
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  • Got Into GSB
    5 years ago
    Alex is a fantastic MBA consultant. I was late to the process at the end of October and he ensured that I was all squared away for round 2. I was accepted and attended my first choice school (GSB). More than just a consultant, Alex is a great person who really cares about his clients and the process. I would highly recommend him (and have too many in my friends and family). If you're on the fence, make the jump and go with Alex!
    Class of 2013 Admit
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  • Dedicated & Insightful
    5 years ago
    I worked with Alex on several strategy sessions planning my applications this year. He made himself available on very short notice to help me make some major decisions regarding my application strategy with an approach that homed in on the critical parts of my profile that needed work. Alex is great at giving you direct feedback on how to improve and distilling a core story from your career and personal experiences. He is also a great pre-interview coach and really sets you up to enter confident and prepared.
    Class of 2022 Applicant
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  • Excellent Coach & Partner - You Need Alex!
    5 years ago
    I was referred to Alex by a colleague of mine and decided to take the 4-school (M7) package (applying to a 2 year full-time MBA programs R2, Class of '21) after speaking with Alex and understanding his overall process. If you are applying to top schools, I highly recommend partnering with Alex on the admissions process. Alex started me off with a bio sheet that asked me to define myself in and out with a series of pre-defined questions - this was a fundamental exercise for me to define my goals, recall anecdotes, but also for Alex to deep dive into my life. Alex gets to know you very well early on. We then focused extensively on the resume portion, aligning on a letter of recommendation strategy, ...
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    Class of 2021 Rejected
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  • Great Advisor To Help You Avoid Mistakes - Highly Recommend
    5 years ago
    Having Alex as an advisor provides me with great assurance and guidance during the MBA application process. Alex was always there for me starting from the selection of recommendation writers to interview prep. Knowing that Alex will take closer looks on all my draft materials with his experienced eyes gave me so much more comfort and confidence. He definitely helped me avoid making some significant mistakes for my resume, career goal story, video, and essays. I could also reach out to Alex for any questions popping up during the process. I’ve received an offer from my target school with Alex’s help, and will highly recommend him to my friends.
    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Fantastic Ability To Tease Out 'Personal' Stories!
    5 years ago
    I am a candidate from an over-represented applicant pool (Indian Male). I worked with Alex (on an hourly basis, approx. 10 hours) to fine tune my essays for two schools. I reached out to Alex just a couple of weeks before my application was due. Before turning to him for help, I had worked with another consultant but was not happy with his inputs. Although I was fairly confident to showcase my professional journey in my essays, I thought my 'personal' stories were weak. In a very short notice, Alex was able to structure my personal stories and tie the loose ends in my application. I benefited the most from our brainstorming sessions. Alex will help you to connect the dots in your personal (and ...
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    Class of 2021 Applicant
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  • Great Interview Prep
    5 years ago
    Alex was a great coach in our mock interview sessions. I did a total of 2 sessions with him, and he was consistently insightful about which key stories and personality traits to highlight in my interview. He made sure to study my application before getting on the phone with me so that our time together was productive. I appreciated his ability to understand the nuances of my application and give customized, well-tailored feedback to my interview responses, drawing out characteristics I myself had overlooked. Finally, Alex was phenomenal about building confidence and getting me in the right mindset for the interview. My only regret is not working with Alex earlier during the pre-interview application process!
    Class of 2021 Applicant
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  • Effective, Encouraging, & Gets The Job Done!!
    5 years ago
    Alex was phenomenal in helping me get into the schools I wanted. He helped me discover and craft my personal story of "Why MBA?" so well that I was amazed at how it much deeply resonated with me which, in turn, helped me sell myself to the schools. He was candid in his feedback and will make you work very hard on your essays until he's satisfied with them. However, he has your best interest in mind and is willing to go the extra mile for you. He was also tremendously helpful in preparing me for interviews so I was able to walk into my interviews with great confidence. Far from being a taskmaster, Alex is actually really caring and will help guide and encourage ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Very Helpful & Efficient
    5 years ago
    I had the pleasure of working with Alex on my scholarship essay. Even if the deadline was really short, Alex managed to take his time with my essay and give me guidelines on what would be best for it. He was very efficient and available and great to work with, even for such a short time. I would definitely recommend him!
    Class of 2019 Admit
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  • Alex Is Phenomenal
    5 years ago
    Alex is was exactly what I looked for in a consultant. He was honest about what my strengths and weaknesses were as a candidate for admission at each school we worked on, and his advice on how to put my best foot forward was invaluable. Our working together resulted in a process where I learned a ton about my strengths and weaknesses, and he encouraged me every step along the way! Alex has a thorough, well-thought-out process for helping candidates, and it works. He is transparent, accessible, and thoughtful.
    Class of 2021 Waitlist
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  • Honest, Insightful Feedback Gets Results
    5 years ago
    I applied to business schools last year with a different consultant, but got better results this year working with Alex. Alex's assistance went far beyond reviewing essays for grammar and finer details; he helped me craft a more compelling goals narrative that tied in my personal background. He also helped me own both past successes and missteps in my applications. Alex provided honest feedback that admittedly was frustrating at times when I had to rewrite essays from scratch but ultimately led to more polished applications. Alex kept in mind the overall impression that my application would make at each school when reviewing individual application components. His high-level analysis helped me create more cohesive and memorable applications for each school. I have gotten acceptances at multiple ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Satisfied Overall
    5 years ago
    Talked with Alex on the strengths and growth areas for my profile, he was amenable in identifying them and giving constructive feedback. He also gave good methods to present yourself in the process to bring the real person. Alex also substantiated his success by giving examples of those who succeeded under his supervision, overall I was satisfied with Alex's phone conversation. I wish him the best.
    Class of N/A N/A
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  • Great Advisor & Fantastic Results
    5 years ago
    Alex was great to work with! He was highly recommended by a colleague of mine and I was not disappointed. He made my MBA application process much easier and less stressful. He took the time to understand my background and motivation for attending school, and then helped me craft an application story that was clear, genuine, and impactful. He was instrumental in helping me write a highly effective essay and preparing me for interviews. I got into HBS and Columbia Business Schoool and owe a debt of gratitude to Alex. Since working with Alex, I have continued to recommend him to friends and other colleagues who have experienced similar success as I did.
    Class of 2016 Admit
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  • Awesome, Engaged & Caring Coach!
    5 years ago
    I've had the pleasure of working with Alex - what stood out to me most was how engaged and thorough Alex was in helping me to craft my story, specific to my background and specific to the MBA programs I applied to. He was so thorough through detailed questionnaires, hours spend on the phone, and lots of time spent crafting essays and preparing for interviews, all catered to my specific story and goals. I've had friends work with other counselors and from the competitive intelligence I've gathered, it's clear Alex was far more engaged, caring and customized than the rest of the market. I couldn't recommend working with him more highly.
    Class of 2021 Applicant
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  • Alex Will Help Tell Your Story - Excellent Consultant
    5 years ago
    As an older, non-traditional applicant and someone who knew very little about MBA program admissions process, I wanted to get help to ensure I put together the best application. I have done several free consultations and Alex stood out – he listened, didn't rush the call, and gave me more personalized feedback than other consultants. Alex recognized an opportunity to take seemingly random facts in my background and create a passionate and compelling application. I believe this is truly Alex's gift – helping bring out your story and express it in the best possible way. Alex is definitely a strategist and will help identify and recommend how to best position your strengths and address your weaknesses. He will help clarify your career goals and express them ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Practical, Efficient & Honest
    5 years ago
    I hired Alex for essay guidance, resume feedback, and interview prep. Alex's direction on my essays completely changed my essay approach, enabling me to better connect with the admission committees and market myself as a well-rounded applicant. He helped me to transform my engineering resume into a competitive b-school resume and his interview prep helped me feel confident when approaching b-school interviews. Alex brought out the best in my application with his extensive background in MBA prep consulting. Alex's direction helped me gain admittance into UCLA's fully-employed MBA.
    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Highly Recommend
    5 years ago
    Alex was a great help to me in getting into a top business school. He helped me stay organized and focused in the hectic process that is the application process. His feedback and guidance through each step of the way was tremendously helpful and resulted in my acceptance into multiple top programs. I highly recommend Alex's services to anyone applying to an MBA program.
    Class of 2016 Admit
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  • Great Start!
    5 years ago
    Recently, I was dinged from the business schools of my choice. Looking for help I turned to Alex given his stellar reviews and the fact his career background matched my own. I was not disappointed. He did a thorough review of my application, spoke with me about it multiple times, and even is coaching me through a difficult situation I have with one of my recommenders. What I really appreciated was the fact that he advised me to not move forward with additional ding analyses to save my money, proving that his primary focus is not getting every possible dollar. I look forward to working with Alex this summer to get a better result.
    Class of 2022 Applicant
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  • Great Guidance - Highly Recommended!
    5 years ago
    I came to Alex through a friend who used his services to get into HBS. During the initial phone conversation, it was very clear that Alex has the depth of experience in business school applications and is straight to the point about what it takes to get into the top schools. I worked with Alex on the one school package and also used additional hours on another essay. I particularly found Alex to be a value-add in constructing my resume. Alex helped to eliminate any industry jargon and highlight leadership experiences that may be missed in generic job search-focused resumes. Alex is always responsive to last-minute emails and willing to accommodate special requests. I’m happy to have received admittance to Wharton with Alex’s guidance. I highly ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Very Insightful / Candid
    5 years ago
    I reached out to Alex, unsure whether an MBA is right for me. The information Alex was able to provide was incredibly helpful and will be invaluable as I make my decision on whether to pursue an advanced degree and where I should get that degree.
    Anonymous
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  • Incredible Help - Highly Recommended
    5 years ago
    Applying MBA was a complicated and time consuming process especially for a full time professional like me. Alex made the whole process a lot easier by providing guidance every single step along the way. His experience, knowledge and unique approach on challenging me and inspiring me about my thought process gives me an edge when it comes to crafting my story and makes me stand out from the competition. I could have not done it without Alex being there all the time. I am graduating this summer coming out of my dream MBA program, I want to take this opportunity to thank Alex for his help and I would highly recommend his service.
    Class of 2019 Admit
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  • Couldn't Have Done It Without Alex
    5 years ago
    Applying to business school is an arduous process and I'm so grateful that I had Alex providing guidance each step of the way. He was deeply caring and took his time to get to know me on every call. He constantly pushed me to think deeper and tackle essays from different perspectives. With each turn, I felt my essays were improving and he helped me get them up to a standard that I would have never reached on my end. I appreciated his clarity of thought and his willingness to be honest when an essay wasn't quite working. When it came time for interview prep, Alex knew to ask the right questions and I felt calm and well prepared heading in to real interviews. Working ...
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    Class of 2017 Admit
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  • Great Story Teller - Alex Will Push You to Your Limits
    5 years ago
    Alex is a wonderful consultant. I really needed help with my MBA admission essays and couldn't tell a great story (at first). He interviewed me several times and help me identified some compelling ways to draw out the right narrative. His process helped me become much more confident with my writing which in turn, helped my admission interviews. Alex will not take it easy on you. He will partner with you, but he will also push you and make you work very hard for something that you really want. With his help, I ended up getting into all of the business schools that I applied to. I highly recommend Alex.
    Class of 2013 Admit
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  • Best Decision - Alex
    5 years ago
    Knowing that I had limited network resources to tap on regarding the MBA application process, it was essential that I selected the best admissions consultant who could personally guide me through the journey. I spent a considerable amount of time speaking to numerous consulting firms, and Alex stood out as he was specific in outlining his approach to my profile. I also wanted to work with a “single consultant” firm and amongst all, Alex brought in the most experience, which became clear during my application process. Alex communicated openly and candidly as he brought me through a structured approach that he had developed for each of my applications. I appreciated how he challenged me to dig deep to craft my personal narrative and objectives, rather than ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Excellent Consultant - Highly Recommended
    5 years ago
    When I began the MBA process, I wanted advice from someone who could guide me through the self-reflection process, help me pick the correct schools that would fit my profile, and work with me through the interview process. Moving forward with Alex after speaking with several consulting firms was a very easy decision – you could tell that he was passionate about his work and that he handled every client himself, unlike the plethora of firms that farmed out the work to inexperienced folks. What I liked most about him was his up-front approach of giving me realistic targets while still having a couple of reach schools (I was from an over-represented demographic without a blue-chip name company on my resume). He helped me immensely ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • An Inside Look From A Professional
    5 years ago
    I approached Mr. Leventhal with very short notice regarding my personal statement. Considering the fact that this was my first time applying to Universities I only wanted the best of the best to help me reach my goal. I transferred from a local community college where thousands of students transfer from every year and I knew that Alex could help me stand out giving me a higher chance of acceptance in the UK. I was very impressed with his knowledge and understanding of the academic field. Thank you for helping me take the leap into the right direction towards my education. It was extremely helpful to work with someone who knows what he is doing. He has his eye on the target and works with ...
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    Marina Sarkisyan
    BBA
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  • Prep MBA - Alex
    5 years ago
    When I first spoke with Alex in what feels like eons ago, my first impression was that he was a thoughtful and incredibly sharp guy. He gave me great feedback and made astute observations of my candidacy right from the very beginning. Most importantly, he was honest – and I was looking for someone who wasn’t afraid to give me some “tough love” but also willing to commend me in the areas where I did good. This was mentioned in other posts but bears repeating: Alex is the one that you will work with. This is invaluable, especially in an already opaque industry where some admissions consultants build up their workforce in the pursuit of scale and not quality. Alex approaches the MBA application ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Fantastic Consultant! Highly Recommended!
    5 years ago
    I highly recommend Alex Leventhal as a first-class MBA admissions consultant. Alex knows the ins and outs of applying to top-notch MBA programs and this is abundantly clear throughout every stage of the process. He is highly intelligent, professional and effective. Alex provided me with excellent advice regarding school selection, how to shape my story, how to effectively frame my career goals, and how to confidently articulate key points relating to my background. His very valuable insights proved very helpful in receiving admission offers to four top schools. I deeply appreciated his laser-sharp sense of judgment as well as his ability to put his finger on problem points and guide you towards finding ways to resolve these. Alex has been in the business since 2005 ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Personal Attention; Excellent Advice
    5 years ago
    As a college senior planning to attend business school down the road, I decided to enlist the help of a consultant to plan my career and extracurricular trajectory. After numerous consultations with potential consultants, I settled on Alex because of the personal attention he provides his clients. While many other consultants work with assistants, Alex takes care of all his clients application needs personally. Once we starting working together, Alex was extremely knowledgeable on how best to best foster my strengths while also aiming to mitigate any potential weak areas. I look forward to completing my applications in the years to follow with Alex’s continued help.
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  • Wow! Direct, Actionable and Insightful
    5 years ago
    Alex not only changed the entire MBA process from me, but also helped me find myself and better understand my strengths. He taught me how to be focused and clear in storytelling in a way that would elevate my message. Through his tough questions and direct feedback, I was able to quickly hone in on what I am looking for and the right schools that made sense for my goals. The best part was that I was able to work directly with him as he is a wealth of knowledge. He has a clear process in which he is able to get to know you quickly, and provides actionable next steps each week. I highly highly recommend using Alex to help anyone in the MBA ...
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    Noopur Chhabra
    MBA Class of N/A N/A
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  • Successful HBS/GSB Re-Applicant
    5 years ago
    I worked with Alex for both interview prep and a "ding analysis" in 2018 as a re-applicant to HBS/GSB. He took significant care and time with all of my materials, redlining certain sections for specific advice as well as providing a great high-level overview. I am particularly pleased with his attention to detail and his thoroughness in preparation. Over the phone, we discussed the application and he went into even greater depth. I believe his comments were central to building a successful reapplication campaign that netted me an acceptance to either GSB or HBS. We also did interview prep for a session and his tips for me on the eve of the real thing was also invaluable. I am grateful to him and can highly ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Useful, Practical Advice
    5 years ago
    I availed of Alex’s one time review because I felt like I just needed a professional opinion on whether or not I was creating the best possible application. I really appreciate how Alex was able to give useful insights which I was able to apply to my MBA apps for other schools as well. Would definitely recommend the one time review service if you feel you just need a quick check before you submit anything!
    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Top Consultant = Top Results
    5 years ago
    I was referred to Alex by a close friend who worked with him and was admitted to two M7 schools (one with a scholarship). In working with Alex myself, I was admitted to a top program as well. I can see why Alex has such a high success rate with applicants—he is an expert in navigating the hyper-competitive MBA admissions space, he is incredibly detail-oriented and knows how to bring out the right details and stories to make your profile stand out, and he is honest and quick with his feedback. I highly recommend Alex for anyone who is going through the MBA application process.
    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Thanks for Helping Me Accomplish My Goal!
    5 years ago
    As a young applicant coming directly out of undergraduate studies at UVA, I knew how difficult it would be to achieve my goal of securing admission into a top MBA program. Working with Alex proved to be an invaluable experience. He took the time to understand my full history – academically, athletically, and personally – and was able to help me find new ways to approach my application and tell my story in the most compelling way possible. What truly set him apart was his ability to help me tailor my resume and essays to the cultures of the programs I applied for. Alex truly makes a personal investment in each of his clients, which made working with him all the more productive and enjoyable. ...
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    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Experienced and Knowledgeable
    5 years ago
    I love the fact that unlike other big companies that treat you like another number, Alex is a one-man show who will help you from start to finish. Alex really helped me understand my strengths and weaknesses. He was extremely patient as I explained him my background and my career goals. Coming from a non-traditional background (education) can be a challenge but Alex really helped me figure out my next steps. Even though I will not be applying this year, I hope to work with him again in the future.
    Class of 2019 Applicant
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  • Excellent Guidance - HBS Admit
    5 years ago
    Alex came highly recommended to me by several of my more senior colleagues who had found success in applying to business school. Having recently completed the MBA application process with Alex, I find it easy to see why! I really believe that working with Alex allowed me to put together the best MBA application possible. I ended up getting into HBS, which was my top choice. One of the best parts about working with Alex is that he runs all of Prep MBA (i.e. no junior consultants). As such, he gave personal attention to each of my applications and he built a deep understanding of my unique profile and the major selling points of my application. This in-depth knowledge proved especially valuable as Alex helped me ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Honest and approachable
    5 years ago
    I worked with Alex on career counseling and MBA strategies. Not only was he very easy to speak to, but he was also very candid. Career changes and MBA applications are an overwhelming process. Alex helped me stay grounded and provided actionable advice. I would definitely recommend his services to anyone seeking help with applications or general career advice!
    Class of 2021 Applicant
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  • Methodical & Candid
    5 years ago
    I consulted with Alex for 2 hours to have his expert opinion on my chances on various universities. Alex was perfect for providing me with this assistance as he has a few decades of experience under his belt. In addition to having vast experience, Alex has worked with applicants from far and away. He had unique insights on applicants from the 'competitive pools' such as India & China. This greatly helped as I was able to re-calibrate my approach towards preparation and application. I would strongly recommend Alex.
    Ravi Dhanwani
    Other
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  • Top Consultant for MBA Path or Career Advice
    5 years ago
    Alex was extremely helpful in defining a path to a potential MBA. He helped map out an achievable timeline that would best serve me. He was easy to work with and very flexible. I would not only recommend Alex for MBA planning/application but also for career counseling and how to best transition from current career to a post MBA career.
    Class of 2022 Other
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  • Unbelievable attention, Access and Insights
    5 years ago
    As I researched and connected with various admissions consulting firms, Alex immediately stood out from the rest. On our initial call, he personally reviewed my strengths and (very candidly) weaknesses, and took the time (well over the published allotment) to really understand my story, and identify my chances of success at a range of programs I was interested in. I also liked that Alex would be my single point of contact throughout my application process, and would not hand me off to a junior consultant, or team of essay reviewers, but instead would work with me step by step to develop and execute an admissions strategy. Throughout the process his sense of humor, intelligence, ability to communicate, and creativity helped alleviate the stress and ...
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    Class of 2017 Admit
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  • Tremendous Resource
    5 years ago
    A critical ally in helping me prepare for an eventual eMBA run, Alex deserves his five-star rating on P&Q. Alex started with a thorough analysis of my resume (a key element of the eMBA application) and thoughtful suggestions for improvement. Important professional achievements are now appropriately highlighted and the overall results are night and day. I continue to work with Alex to connect the dots in my professional narrative as I prepare an application to several top-tier eMBA programs. Highly recommend.
    Class of 2019 Applicant
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  • Excellent consultant & professional
    5 years ago
    Let me begin by saying that my MBA application journey was a long one. After having worked with one of the "big" guys, I was left with 2 dings and a sour taste in my mouth. From the start, working with Alex was different. Instead of providing general feedback, he provided direct/candid feedback with examples of ways to improve my resume, essays, and story. He was efficient and creative. He was able to connect the dots in my "story" very quickly, which was impressive. Alex is an extremely supportive consultant. The prior consultant I had worked with had a strict deadline for essay submissions and if she didn't have the essays in her inbox by the deadline, you were on your own. Working with Alex ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Direct and Efficient- INSEAD Admit
    6 years ago
    I got Alex referred by someone who recently was admitted to a top tier executive MBA. With just a few hours of help on my essays, Alex was able to explain what it was the school was really after in their essay questions. He pointed out how my drafts could be improved on content and style. What I really appreciated was the direct feedback and the efficient way we worked together which helped me get into my school of choice (INSEAD executive MBA).
    Class of 2019 Admit
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  • Experience and personal touch
    6 years ago
    When I first reached out to Alex, I was coming off of a cycle of rejections from a few top schools and just during our initial conversation, I could sense the areas in which I could have done a better job in my applications. My career story was somewhat disjointed and the motivations were not coming across strongly. Alex suggested that I had a strong chance with higher quality application materials and so I decided to re-apply when I realized immediately how Alex could help me strengthen my applications significantly. Alex brings a wealth of experience in helping candidates from all types of backgrounds gain admissions to top schools and it shows in the way he carries himself through the preparation process. He is thorough and ...
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    Class of 2018 Applicant
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  • Alex is the best!
    6 years ago
    I spoke with over 10 consultants before choosing, and I decided on Alex because of his experience and genuine care for my success. During our initial call, he was the only consultant that took the time to ask me about my background and helped me generate some great essay ideas. His HBS background and industry expertise make him the best consultant not only for HBS but also for any other business school. Alex’s greatest strength is his creativity. He has the ability to pick out the perfect story from topics that other consultants would brush off. In my case, I came in with a few ideas I wanted to write about, but Alex encouraged me to list all possible topics. He pushed me to explore a ...
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  • Highly Recommend! From a Stanford GSB admit
    6 years ago
    My journey to being accepted to business school was a long one, involving reapplications, waitlists, and a lot of nervous waiting. Alex guided me every step of the way, from connecting the dots in my professional experience to define my career purpose, mining my personal experience (including my childhood) to create compelling essay material, and overcoming the introverted side of my personality to put forth an engaging admissions interview. In addition, he was equipped to handle the less typical aspects of my specific situation, which included reapplication and waitlist processes. Lastly, Alex is a good-hearted person who honestly does care about his clients, which I believe helps to create a more personal application that is truly reflective of the person underneath the applicant. I would ...
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  • Experienced professional - great advice and honest feedback
    6 years ago
    I am so glad that I decided to hire Alex and his services for my MBA application process. Because I was studying for the GMAT and completing the application at the same time, it was extremely important that I stayed on track and was well paced for the short term deadline. Alex was flexible with my schedule and very responsive to my emails. He also helped to shape a clear story for why I was seeking an MBA from my background and personal experiences - I think this was a pivotal part in my application that would not have been as strong without his coaching. Even though I had a lower than average GPA and okay GMAT score, I felt confident ...
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    - Heather Dahlgren
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  • I got into HBS and GSB with Alex!
    6 years ago
    I was introduced to Alex’s Prep MBA through a close friend who got into MBA at MIT Sloan, and she told me Alex played an essential role to guide her in the process of self reflection to connect the magical dots in her life, which deeply touched me because since the very beginning, I thought my application, especially the essay should show the genuine me, even my weak sides, my emotional side, and I believe Alex would be the advisor that could help to unleash my potential, not like many other advisors in China, kind of forced everyone into some kind of format. My gut was proved super right. He pushed me hard to reflect on my past experience, and did not shy away from ...
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  • PrepMBA Review
    6 years ago
    How I wound up working with Alex is really interesting: I initially consulted a few of the larger MBA consulting firms and I never reached common ground with them; I had a low GPA, a 640 GMAT, and worked for my family business in the Middle East and had never worked for a multi-national company. Yet I had big aspirations to get into a top 5 MBA program despite all these obstacles. None of the consulting firms would take me on with my stats. Alex, on the other hand was very honest from the beginning that getting into an elite program with these stats would be a long-shot yet he was willing to work with me provided that I studied hard for the GMAT and ...
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  • Responsive + Honest Feedback
    6 years ago
    I had the experience of working with other admission consultants before I worked with Alex, and I can tell you that the level of personalized attention I got from Alex is not something other consultants provide. The other consultant I worked with was not the most responsive. When I emailed her, she would take various days to get back to me. I never felt she took the process as seriously as I did. With Alex it was a different story. He always tried to respond within the same day, and if he could not get back to me in 24 hours he would let me know when could I expect a new version of my essays. He also provided valuable advice in choosing between ...
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  • A Top Advisor!
    6 years ago
    I was introduced to Alex by close friend and former colleague who had gotten into both Harvard and Stanford and spoke volumes about Alex’s expertise in the application process. I spoke to six admissions consultants as part of my initial research and found Alex to be very thoughtful about how to go about navigating the admissions process, and clear in noting both the strengths and weaknesses of my candidacy. I am part of an over represented demographic (Asian male in finance) so it was critical for me to have a strong consultant who could help my unique capabilities shine. Alex’s experience clearly showed during our introductory call and I liked that he works directly with all his clients rather than having other junior members lead ...
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  • Alex is Excellent.
    6 years ago
    Alex Leventhal was critical in assisting me with putting together thoughtful applications in a short amount of time. From our first exploratory phone call, I could tell he was passionate about his work and would help me stand out. His honesty after reviewing my candidacy was refreshing and he was able to suggest solutions to weaknesses a low quant score immediately. I appreciated that he ran a one-man shop and that I would be working with him directly at all times. Working with Alex proved to be awesome. His service was very personal (I often felt like his only client) and his schedule accommodating, despite a time difference between my location and LA. His vast experience truly helped me develop my “career purpose” and he ...
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  • Couldn't be happier- 2 M7 + 1T-10 admit- 2 admits with >$50k scholarship
    6 years ago
    Results first- I applied to four schools with Alex and got into three (out of which one was from HSW), 2 with scholarship (1 M7 with scholarship and another one in top 10) and I was waitlisted at one (another M7 school. Now, coming to my application process and history-I reached out to Alex first in 2016 for a free call. He wasn’t in a rush, asked me specific questions and really got to know me on the call to assess what my strengths and weaknesses were. He pointed out certain weaknesses in my profile (I am from an overrepresented background, Male/Engineer and belonging to one of two most populated countries in the World) and asked me to work on them. Also, to provide more ...
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  • Alex Leventhal - Key to a Top Application
    6 years ago
    During my initial due diligence on admissions consultants, I spoke with a number of large, national firms where conversations began a receptionist to gather information, not the actual admissions consultant. After this initial experience, Alex and PrepMBA immediately stood out from the competition as a hands on approach where Alex was my initial and only point of contact. Alex took a sincere interest in my story, hearing about my goals and what I was looking for in an admissions consultant. During our first two introduction calls, it became very clear that Alex’s honestly and no BS attitude was one of the keys to his success. He outlined my weaknesses from his perspective and helped me to really gauge my strengths during ...
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  • Experienced and effective!!!
    6 years ago
    I began my search for an MBA consultant with endless questions and a lower than average GMAT for my target schools. Moreover, I came from an over-represented background having worked in banking since graduation. These qualities mandated that I find an experienced and effective MBA consultant to help me avoid common pitfalls and standout from a large crowd of qualified applicants. My GMAT tutor provided three recommendations of MBA consultants that had worked with his clients in the past. My initial communication with Alex of Prep MBA proved that he had what I was looking for. First, he was the experienced with 10+ years in the industry demonstrating successful outcomes with clients in a similar predicament to my own. Second, as a Harvard MBA himself, Alex could relate and provide crucial insider ...
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  • 6 years ago
    Alex has been a great help to me and instrumental for me to make the application process for my Executive MBA as time efficient as possible. He was a great help for me with getting the right strategy and helped me greatly expressing my reasons for wanting to do the programme and through a structured process gave me some very helpful pointers to get starting on the essays I had to do. Thereafter he was a very efficient and gave me some very actionable feedback and advice which resulted in my essays getting to the next level in for me a very time efficient way. Would recommoned him highly to everyone who wants to have some tailor made advice and support for application for an ...
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    Joris R
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  • Best in the business!
    6 years ago
    I first reached out to Alex over the summer as I was getting ready for my round 1 applications. Like most applicants in the market for an admissions consultant, I scheduled free consultations with several big-name shops. Alex immediately stood out because he made it clear that I would be working with him one-on-one through the admissions process, and he had a track record of helping applicants with my background get admission into top programs. Most other consultants who I spoke with were eager to pass me on to the junior members of their teams, and I would have little to no interaction with the admission veterans who were extensively featured in their marketing material. During my research, I encountered consultants who thought that I ...
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  • Alex is the consultant for you
    6 years ago
    Before contacting Alex, I had already called a couple consultants located both in China and United States. The feedback I received from those consultants were quite opposite. I got very negative feedback from a Chinese consultant saying that I had no chance to get in a top 10 school, and very positive feedback from an American consultant encouraging me to apply any school I want. Coming from a very competitive pool with a moderate background (Chinese and average GMAT), I understand there are many hurdles I have to face. The initial conversation with Alex was quite pleasurable, unlike other consultants who treat you just as another business opportunity. Alex was sincere, professional and passionate about his career. More importantly, Alex was very honest with me ...
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  • Prep MBA Review
    7 years ago
    I was referred to Alex when I first began seriously considering pursuing an MBA. Despite indicating in my initial outreach that I was unsure an MBA was right for me, and that I was looking only for high-level guidance, Alex gladly took time to speak. The discussion led me to spend another year at my job and take my time with the GMAT. His candid advice and patience with my unfamiliarity with the application process were key reasons I decided to retain Prep MBA when I had fundamentally strengthened my resume. After retaining Alex’s services, he and I got to work immediately even though we were months out from the “typical” application timeline. With Alex’s guidance, I narrowed a target school list – Fuqua, Wharton, ...
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  • Prep MBA with Alex
    7 years ago
    I spoke with a couple of consulting firms before choosing Alex. I wanted to gauge my chances at my target schools being a younger candidate coming from an over-represented demographic. What initially stood out was his candid feedback not only about strengths to highlight but also potential weaknesses and challenges. His honest feedback gave me a realistic sense of what to expect throughout the application process. I went with a 3 school package and utilized our work to apply to an addition 2 schools. Once you sign on with PrepMBA, you will have access to Alex’s expertise as someone extremely familiar with every intricacy of the process. Alex’s method to get to know who he works with provides tremendous value. ...
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  • Do yourself a favor - Choose Alex as your advisor
    7 years ago
    I contacted Alex after working with another admission consultant and receiving my first ding in R1. I was disheartened and was looking for someone to provide a fresh perspective on my profile. I called a number of admissions consultants, however was reluctant to accept any. That changed with Alex. Soon after our call I knew that he can help me and said Yes! He does not have a group of consultants working under him, but works individually with each client. I could tell that he was passionate about his service and honest in his assessment. I handed over a very difficult task to him – to help an Indian IT engineer, arguably the most overrepresented applicant pool, with silver work experience (not golden) land a ...
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  • Why I suggest you Alex Leventhal to get into top BS.
    7 years ago
    I remember in October 2016, I approached numerous consulting companies. I had initial sessions with many of them. After several conversations, I noticed that the majority of these companies does not assign those with highest scores on forums to you. Indeed, they use lower level people and they claim that the higher consultants oversee the progress. However, I wanted to directly work with an experienced person. One who owns the business not a middle man consultant who does this job on side. That’s why I chose Alex. It took me three weeks to reach this conclusion, and I think if you listen to my advice you can save your precious time. I did two school package with, and I hourly based consultation. My background is ...
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  • Great Experience, Unique Essays
    7 years ago
    I had a great experience working with Alex. From our very first call while I was still deciding which admissions consultant would be the best fit, I felt at ease with Alex due to his honesty and openness about the process. Because I was a college senior, applying to only deferred admissions MBA programs, I chose to go with 1 full-school package, and then hourly services for additional applications. Upon beginning the first application, Alex provided clarity to an overwhelmingly open-ended process by helping me narrow down my story. He was extremely supportive in helping me explore multiple potential “career visions” until I could find one that was unique, realistic, and exciting for me. I firmly believe that I couldn’t have fully progressed through this ...
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    Class of 2021 Anonymous
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  • A Real Competitive Edge
    7 years ago
    As I began to consider pursuing my MBA, I was overwhelmed by the daunting application process, and felt alone, not knowing many people who had been through it before. Alex was recommended to me by a close friend whose sister had used his program and got into her dream school, HBS. The way my friend spoke of him made me feel like if I really wanted to be competitive and put my best foot forward with my applications, Alex was the guy to work with. This became evident from our first conversation together. Alex walked me through the steps we would take together to thoroughly establish my story and MBA goals before even opening an application. He took the time to get to know me ...
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    Class of 2014 Anonymous
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  • Got into my dream school thanks to Alex!
    7 years ago
    I got to know Alex through a colleague who Alex helped get into a top 10 school with scholarship. After calling two other admissions consulting firms, I gave Alex an intro call and his articulate communication style and interest in helping me immediately stood out. In addition, I wanted a consultant who I can trust to manage the whole process and going with Alex guaranteed that, as compared to other admissions consulting firms who pair you up with consultants that you do not interact with before payment. I was so convinced that Alex was the right choice that I immediately signed up for a 5 school package with hourly work for an additional 2 schools. Right from the start of working together, Alex was incredibly ...
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  • Alex Leventhal Prep MBA Review
    8 years ago
    I initially was skeptical about using the services of an admissions consultant when beginning the application process for business school. I considered myself a good essay writer so I was questioning what value could really be added. After reviewing the testimonials on Alex’s site, and chatting with him for about 30 minutes, I was convinced he would be able to help me in the process and I am sure glad that I decided to work with him. Alex was very honest with his feedback on what schools were realistic targets. After discussing some options, I settled on a five-school package. Although I had gotten started a bit later than I would have liked, Alex worked with me to get in four Round 1 applications, and ...
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  • Helped me take my fears head on
    8 years ago
    I'm afraid of two things in life: Standardized tests and applying for things. After two attempts, thousands of problems, and a lot of sweat and tears I got my GMAT score near where I needed it to be and began to focus on my second anathema. As I looked at what I would need to do for the applications I became completely overwhelmed. Figuring out who would write my letters of recommendation let alone asking them to write my recommendations in a way that would best support my candidacy was daunting, and just a tiny piece of a much larger narrative I would need to craft. At this point I spoke with many admissions consultants, and at a few of the larger shops got admittance ...
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  • Amazing experience and results thanks to Alex
    8 years ago
    Applying to business school is very stressful for most applicants – for me, Alex has been a huge help in every step of the way. The first time I called Alex to get his eyes on my resume and start working together, he actually told me to wait one more year before applying. During our first introductory call, instead of giving me a sales pitch, he listed his concerns and assured me that having one more year of work experience under my belt would strengthen my applications. I was impressed by his honesty and transparency from the very beginning. Indeed, a year later, I went back to Alex to work on my applications together. Alex is thorough in his approach – he is never satisfied ...
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