Alex Zarganis

Sam Weeks Consulting

Warsaw

Poland

Consultant Bio

Alex started his journey in education as an English teacher in Europe before plunging headlong into educational consulting. That decision has seen him earn an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Master’s in Education from Columbia’s Teachers College, launch a full-fledged international high school in Poland and, yes, assist scores of aspiring students with successful B-school applications. He has also formally interviewed applicants to Columbia along the way.

With a decade and a half of experience in admissions consulting, Alex takes a holistic view of the application process, understanding that MBA applications require a bespoke approach that highlights the most relevant aspects each unique applicant brings to the table.

To bring out these insights and craft them into compelling application essays, you’ll work with Alex on LIVE video calls. As a Columbia graduate, Alex focuses especially on applications to the New York schools, Columbia and NYU Stern.

Company Information

Sam Weeks Consulting was founded to add panache to dull business school applications.

Our team brings admissions office experience and MBAs from M7 and top European business schools. At the helm is Sam Weeks, ranked #2 on the Poets&Quants Top 20 Global MBA Admissions Consultants 2022.

As a client, you’ll work with a dedicated consultant, receiving honest feedback and wholehearted support through every step of your MBA or EMBA application. This relationship-based process builds trust and encourages you to uncover your authentic application narrative.

At the same time, you’ll benefit from the experience of the entire team, since our consultants review each other’s work and join forces on critical questions. Successful applications to top US and European business schools are the result.

Such a personal service means intake is limited to ensure quality.

Menu of Services and Associated Costs

FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION:
Schedule a chat via our website to discuss your profile, target schools and application strategy.

SERVICES OFFERED:
– School Strategy
– Ding analysis
– Resume Reviews
– Narrative Development
– Essay Mapping and Editing
– Letter of Recommendation Support
– Interview Preparation
– Waitlist Strategy
– Scholarship Negotiations

PRICE PLANS:
All-inclusive packages:
Choose how many schools in your package. All-inclusive packages include all services outlined above, with unlimited edits and 3 mock interviews.
Pay the full fee only if you receive an interview offer.

Hourly packages:
If you’re a late applicant or don’t need an all-inclusive package, you might prefer our hourly packages. These include a flexible mix of any of the above services for a fixed hourly rate.
Receive a 20% discount if you book 5 hours or more.

Location: Warsaw Poland

Email: az@samweeks.com

Website: http://www.samweeks.com

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P&Q Consultant Reviews

  • Alex Is A Great Choice!
    4 years ago
    I can’t recommend Alex highly enough! He really made the whole experience of applying for masters programs more enjoyable and less stress-inducing: he walked me through every step of the applications, and he always had great advice. For example, he recommended me appropriate programs to apply for, gave great ideas for what I should write in my essays, and provided excellent feedback that led the final versions to give me the best chance of acceptance. He even helped me to negotiate with the programs I was accepted to in order to get a discount on my tuition. If you are looking for someone to advise you on your applications, I would definitely say you should work with Alex.
    Kornel Karczewski
    MS Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Alex Is The Best!
    4 years ago
    Working with Alex, I was accepted to all 6 MBA programs to which I applied, including one with a full scholarship and several partial scholarships. Alex worked sensibly, diving into my CV and backstory to explore aspects that the B-schools might find appealing, before helping me frame my accomplishments in the best light. Alex was able to work around my busy schedule and at my pace, helping not just with application essays, but also with my CV and recommendations. By the time we were finished, my applications looked nothing like they did when they started, and that turned out to be a good thing—I can’t really argue with the results! Throughout the process, Alex was calm, confident, and understanding, and he really helped me to ...
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    Darshan Patel
    MBA Class of 2024 Admit
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