Greg Guglielmo

Founder

Avanti Prep

New York, New York

United States

Net Promoter Score: 9

Consultant Bio

My name is Greg Guglielmo and I am the Founder of Avanti Prep, a boutique MBA admissions consulting firm. I pride myself on delivering a unique degree of quality, commitment, depth, and impact per engagement, and I truly believe that this produces differentiated results. Beyond taking my word for it, I encourage you to read the (often very detailed) testimonials below.

Those testimonials provide insight into how past clients viewed their experiences with Avanti Prep — and in many cases how those experiences compared to applicants’ previous experiences applying on their own or with another firm. The testimonials tend to be very specific, creating greater transparency with respect to process, impact, and client results.

I earned my MBA from Berkeley-Haas, where I served on Haas’s 8-person student admissions team, conducted interviews, received a Haas Leadership Scholarship, and graduated with honors. I completed my undergraduate degree at Georgetown University (magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa). Prior to founding Avanti Prep, I worked with applicants at Critical Square.

I’ve worked for a leading private equity firm in San Francisco and was a Vice President at J.P. Morgan in New York, managing client relationships in the firm’s Asset Management business. My written work has been published in leading media outlets, including ESPN and Nate Silver’s FiveThirtyEight (ABC News), and covered by The New York Times and The Washington Post.

This unique combination of client, business, and professional storytelling experience comes in very handy when we’re in the (exciting) throes of application development and essay reviews!

Company Information

Avanti Prep has built a first-class reputation for the quality, commitment, depth, and attention to detail that we deliver, as well as for our expertise across MBA admissions, storytelling, coaching, and messaging. We realize that’s more or less what everyone on here says, so the best recommendation we can make is to read the testimonials below.

Menu of Services and Associated Costs

Avanti Prep offers Workshops, Packages, Hourly Services, and à la carte Interview Prep, as well as Pre-Application Advisory and Career Services (details below).

Despite having one of the strongest reputations in the marketplace, our Hourly Services pricing ranks among the most affordable when measured against industry peers. On average, Avanti Prep clients save $43 to $123 *per hour* relative to similar marketplace offerings – for what we (and countless former clients) believe is a superior experience.

Our Interview Prep offering is similarly well regarded. The full 3-hour service includes an extended school-specific mock interview (~60 minutes) plus comprehensive feedback and response strategy (~120 minutes). Similarly priced offerings typically include only a 30- to 45-minute mock interview and a 30- to 45-minute feedback session.

We also offer discounted Pre-Application Advisory (for those planning to apply in the future) and Career Services (e.g., career guidance, resume and cover letter reviews). One of the greatest testaments to the quality we deliver and relationships we build is the fact that many of our former “application clients” reach out for Career Services once enrolled.

For more information, please visit avantiprep.com, and sign up for a Free Consultation today!

Location: New York, New York, United States

Email: greg@avantiprep.com

Website: https://www.avantiprep.com/free-consultation

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  • I Would Not Be At The School Of My Dreams (Top M7) Without Greg
    7 months ago
    My journey to business school has been a long one, and without a doubt Greg is the reason I was finally able to begin this next step on my professional journey. A bit of background: I’m a male, I studied Political Science at a top public university in the US, and I have very little quantitative background outside of taking some Calculus courses several years before applying. Professionally, I work in the non-profit/NGO space as a fundraiser – not necessarily your typical MBA-candidate profile. Academically, I had a lighter GPA than I was happy with applying and a test score around average for my target schools. I didn’t realize that the MBA consulting industry existed until a very close friend shared that he had used one ...
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  • Three Top 10 Scholarships After Failing With Other Consultants Twice Before
    7 months ago
    - International male from ORG, Finance - GMAT score of 720, GRE score of 332 - Three-time reapplicant, 30+ years old - Had bad experiences with two other US consultancies before Avanti Prep - Completed 31 hours of service with Avanti Prep - Achieved three top 10 scholarships (50K, 40K, 20K) After having very poor experiences by the so-called large consultant companies, I was losing hope on admission consultancy in general. But Greg and Avanti Prep changed that feeling. I found out about Avanti Prep from its free consultation. Greg went above and beyond the allocated 30 min (probably spent an entire 1hr) to share with me insights and next steps. The level of dedication and excellence was completely different than the other consultancies. We worked on revamping my resume ...
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  • Military Applicant Applied To One T10 On Short Timeline & Was Accepted!
    7 months ago
    Applying to MBA programs was hands down the most stressful part of my transition out of the military. Ultimately that stress led to me apply to a single MBA program in round 2 (Haas) and thanks to Greg’s diligence, support, and coaching, I was accepted. Background: Demographics: White, Male GMAT: Below Middle 80% Range GRE: 159V/162Q GPA: 3.4 Undergrad: Mechanical Engineering, Service Academy Prior Experience: Aviation, 8 Years Connecting with Avanti Prep: I was referred to Greg by a military peer at the very beginning of my application journey. At the time, I was still struggling with my GMAT scores. Greg gave me two free consultations to plan my application timeline from start to finish. During this time, he also encouraged me to switch to the GRE which I believe was a ...
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  • Far Better Quality Than Two Other Very Well Known Consultants
    7 months ago
    Overall the time commitment, effort, depth of work and level of support that I received from Greg was far higher/better quality than two other (quite well known) consultants that I worked with before I came to Avanti Prep. Greg was extremely detail oriented and it was an absolute pleasure working with him. Background: I initially reached out to Greg for extra interview support with one of my Rd1 schools. I was already working with another consultant but I figured I could use more help. His interview feedback was so detailed that I decided to sign up for a 2 school comprehensive package with him for Rd2. I had done some of the initial career goals exploration with another consultant but I worked with Greg ...
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  • Super Prestigious Full-Ride Scholarship At My Dream School
    7 months ago
    I worked with Greg and Avanti Prep on both my MBA application cycle and a separate scholarship/fellowship application process. Not only was I accepted to one of the top MBA programs in the world (my absolute dream school), I was subsequently accepted to a super prestigious graduate scholarship program (one of the most well-known and competitive ones), which provides a full scholarship and its own leadership curriculum. In total, I worked with Avanti Prep for over 20 hours of service, which included MBA application essay brainstorming and reviews, MBA application interview prep, scholarship essay brainstorming and reviews, and scholarship interview prep. Greg’s ability to understand your story and what makes you unique, and then help you tell that story in the most authentic and compelling way ...
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  • Excellent Career Coaching and Amazing Outcomes
    7 months ago
    I worked with Greg for both MBA admissions and years later career coaching. He is simply the best at what he does, because he actually cares about his clients and gets to know them personally and professionally. This gives him the ability to give bespoke advise on specific client needs and goals. Greg cares about his clients and their outcomes and is always willing to get on the phone anytime and work through any issues the client is having. I would 1000/10 recommend Greg for both MBA admissions and career coaching for any industry. More specifically I worked with Greg on Investment Banking and Private Equity and his knowledge in these areas are second to none.
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  • Greg, A Consultant Who Truly Roots For You & Never Gives Up - Accepted At Haas & Booth With $$ Scholarship
    7 months ago
    TLDR- If you want a consultant whom you can trust, who holds a mirror to who you are as a candidate and help you build on your strengths, look no further than Greg! My application journey was a long and difficult one and it became easier since I started working with Greg. I initially came to Greg for helping me get off the waitlist for one school but quickly found myself working with him for other parts of my application as well. Greg will consistently go to great lengths to get things right and have a candid dialogue to keep you motivated throughout the application process. I wholeheartedly recommend Greg as an MBA consultant! My background: For the most part, my (29, F) stats are average: 720 ...
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  • 2 For 2, Top 10 Dream School On Tight Timeline!
    8 months ago
    My profile: - Mid-twenties white Male (US) - 4 yrs total experience in Strategy/Ops at lesser known F500 companies - GPA 3.4 from top undergrad - GRE: 325 - Only applied to 2 (reach) schools, with low expectations of having to potentially re-apply next year to far more schools... then met Greg. My application journey was a sprint due to my own indecision about whether to pursue my MBA. I had no clue where to start beyond the GMAT, but eventually decided only a couple of months before the round 2 deadline to dedicate myself fully to the application process and to find an admissions consultant to assist in the process. After setting up several introductory calls with admissions consulting firms, I found Greg and could immediately tell that he cared ...
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  • Compassionate, Patient, & Gifted Mentor: Admitted To Top-Tier Ivy League School
    8 months ago
    Greg is an incredibly compassionate, patient, and gifted mentor. If you’re reading this, you’re likely feeling the stress and anxiety of the graduate school application process. Having Greg on my team was not only tactically helpful but provided a sense of security and support on an emotional level. Not only is Greg brilliant, but he’s incredibly patient and empathetic. He’s a consultant, mentor, and coach who deeply cares about his clients and works hard to ensure they’re set up for success. Summary: - Female (US) - Undergraduate: Top 3 public university - Career Background: 5 years in education; 9 years in multinational software company - Admitted to dream program at a top-tier Ivy League graduate school Unlike most of Avanti Prep’s clients, I was not seeking admission to an MBA ...
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  • Admit To Top 5 With Large Scholarship - Military, Low GRE
    8 months ago
    First time applicant with low GRE and military experience. Admit into multiple M7 schools with scholarships. My experience with Greg was fantastic. He was truly invested in helping me succeed and find the school that was the best fit for my background and my goals. Greg's honest and timely feedback was instrumental to my success and went well beyond my expectations. I give Greg my highest recommendation.
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  • Greg's Attention To Detail Is Phenomenal - Accepted At Harvard, Stanford, Wharton & Yale
    10 months ago
    Military veteran headed to HBS after an extremely successful R1 MBA admissions cycle - accepted to Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, and Yale. A fellow college alum recommended I work with Greg during my MBA admissions cycle to help with school selection, resume building, essay critiquing, and interview preparation. While Greg is an astute essay reviewer, his personal mentorship of me was invaluable. This includes connecting me with other men and women has worked to help expose me to different career fields...all in the effort to crafting a career progression story for me which fits for me and answers the "Why MBA, Why Now" question - as a military member, I thought the answer to this question was pretty simple, but Greg helped me answer it in ...
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  • Honest & Insightful - 4 Acceptances Including M7
    12 months ago
    GMAT:730+ GPA: below average for T15 International Greg is a true mentor! Before I met Greg, I had a vague idea of my post-MBA goal, but I struggled to tie it to my existing experience and justify why I needed an MBA to achieve this goal. Greg was instrumental throughout the application process as he guided me in crafting my story and aligning it with the culture of each school. I worked with Greg to apply to five schools (all top US and international programs). We worked on all aspects of the application process, including essay reviews, recommender feedback, and interview prep. Greg was extremely thorough with his essay reviews, and his interview prep greatly aligned with the styles of each school. Greg is also extremely transparent ...
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  • Veteran To Chicago Booth '24
    1 year ago
    Background: 5+ years of military experience, GMAT: 650, GPA: 3.02, African American male. In my experience with Greg in late 2021, I was extremely busy training in the military to prepare for deployment while also trying to complete my applications in time for Round 2. I was told about Greg and Avanti's service late in my process and despite the time crunch, GREG WORKED A MIRACLE! Greg worked directly with me to review and refine my essays for multiple schools and ensured my application was the caliber needed to have a chance to be admitted. Without Greg's help, I am not sure if I would be here at Chicago - Booth today!
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  • Interview Prep: Greg Went Over & Above To Add Personalized Value
    1 year ago
    Indian Male, GMAT:760, 2.7 years manufacturing work exp (3.5 years while matriculating) I found out about Avanti Prep from a friend. We worked together for Interview Prep. It was a great experience. Greg took the time to understand and assess me. He gave feedback on the areas where I could improve. He had specific insight into each school’s interview styles. He helped me identify my best stories and gave me a format and strategy to approach different interview questions. I was aware of my skills and qualities which I was highlighting in the answers. But Greg made me realize how I could take more initiative and customize my answers to the school culture. This added great value and helped me make a strong impression as schools looks ...
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  • The Best Admission Consultant – Helped Me Turn Failure Into Success
    2 years ago
    GMAT - 710 | Country - India | Gender - Female | Background - Entrepreneurship/Product at early-stage startups | Undergrad - Engineering from a tier 2 college | Concerns - Low GMAT score, an undergrad from a tier 2 college, work experience only in early-stage startups, and how to communicate my personal story and goals. | I worked with 2 US admission consultants over 2 application years, and I strongly recommend Greg. He played a crucial role in helping me get an admit to a very difficult Top-10 US program and LBS in Round 2 after I had fallen short in the previous cycle and in Round 1. He was a game-changer for me and I really believe he is the best admission consultant around. ...
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  • Oxford EMBA
    2 years ago
    Greg is outstanding. I was originally going to apply for tier 2 schools in Europe (where I live currently) but Greg encouraged me to go big. I was accepted into Oxford, Cambridge, and INSEAD, and received scholarships from Oxford and Cambridge. What I liked most was how flexible he was to accommodate my specific and (often) last-minute requests.
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  • International Female Applicant Accepted To Stanford GSB
    2 years ago
    Greg is a true mentor. His knowledge and expertise were indispensable in this process. I am an aspiring tech entrepreneur from Europe. Graduated from a top-20 university in the U.S. with a major in business. I was very passionate about applying to my dream school even in times of the utmost crisis. Working with Greg at Avanti Prep allowed me to remain on track and transformed my approach to telling my story in my essays and interview. I met Greg only a week before the application deadline, so unfortunately, we did not have much chance to work together for a longer period of time. Greg reviewed each of my Stanford essays once and his feedback was incredibly valuable as I was completing my final drafts. A ...
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  • Excellent Consultant – Thorough, Attentive To Detail, Knowledgeable & Insightful
    2 years ago
    Excellent consultant – Thorough, attentive to detail, knowledgeable, and insightful about the admissions process at T20/M7 schools. Admitted to HBS, Booth, Ross, and Darden. Background - White Male (US) - GPA: Above a 3.5 from a Top 20 Liberal Arts College - GMAT: Above 700 - Previous Role: US Military Officer When I initially considered applying to business school, I spoke with one of my friends, also a former US military officer, who had been accepted at LBS. He highly recommended that I work with Greg, who was the “best in the business.” I took my friend’s advice, and I am extremely grateful that I did. Greg helped me develop a narrative about my accomplishments and my unique strengths that differentiated me from other applicants. That is the most valuable ...
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  • Greg Is The MBA Application Specialist You Don't Want To Miss
    2 years ago
    Background, GMAT 750, Asian female, GPA 3.3. Because of my own mistakes, I have been applying on my own in the early stage, and I also found some consultants who were not quite suitable for me and wasted some opportunities. After listening to one of Greg's youtube lectures, I found him exceptionally emphatic and professional, so after receiving a waitlist from my dream school, I hope Greg can help me. After Greg analyzed my situation carefully, he gave me a free 30-minute consultation, but he was very passionate and patient for more than an hour. I was impressed by his professionalism and knowledge, so I immediately chose hourly services. After the subsequent communication, Greg also surprised me. He always gave me a thousand words of comments after ...
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  • Dependable, Invested & Empathetic: Admitted To Ivy League
    2 years ago
    South Asian Male. 740 GMAT. The most important takeaway is that Greg is really invested in your success. When I was in a time crunch and needed someone to lean on, I trusted Greg and he absolutely delivered in guiding me. What makes Greg an amazing resource is his understanding of the process, attention to story and details, empathy, and flexibility in approach, suiting your needs. Thanks to his help, I had interview invites from 4 (of 5 schools including M7 and T10) we have applied for in round 1. This was in spite of the fact that the 2021 application cycle was extremely competitive, thanks to deferrals from the previous cycle. I was initially hesitant because I felt that Avanti's pricing was on the higher ...
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  • Greg Is A Difference Maker & Always Goes The Extra Mile
    2 years ago
    Background: • Male • US Citizen • Undergraduate: Large public state school (not a top 50 school) • Career background: 5.5 years in F50 Tech (business side/not technical) • GPA: Above average all schools • GMAT: Below average for T15 • Admitted to T15 MBA program | Before deciding on an MBA consultant, I spoke with over 17 different MBA consulting services, utilizing the 30 min or one-hour free consultation. Greg went above and beyond with me and wasn’t a clock watcher. We met several times (over 3 hours) before I decided to hire Greg to help me with my MBA applications. He made it very easy to share my background, my concerns, my aspirations, and everything relevant to my life. Additionally, I was very busy with work and Greg ...
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  • The All-In-One Mentor/Consultant: Admitted To HBS, Wharton, Lauder, LBS, Booth
    2 years ago
    Background: • Asian Male (International) • GPA: 3.5 from Top 20 U.S. university • GMAT: 740 Why I chose Avanti Prep: Speaking with friends attending M7 schools, I noticed all of them had used MBA consultants... so I decided to follow the trend. I scheduled more than five calls with different firms to assess my profile. Most of the consultants barely looked at the details of my profile and superficially jumped to the conclusion that M7 would be pretty difficult. After talking to a handful of consultants and only having Greg's call left, I had pretty much made up my mind about signing up with the most premium consulting firm. I thought this would be the safer choice. But... when I got on the call with Greg, my mind changed. He started ...
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  • Greg Made The Difference - Accepted To Top 10 MBA Program
    2 years ago
    Background: Asia-pacific region applicant, Male, average GMAT and GPA After reading reviews about Greg on GMAT Club and Poets and Quants, and watching his interview preparation videos on youtube (I would highly recommend you watch). I decided to reach out to Greg to seek his assistance in my interview at a top 10 MBA program. Beforehand I was undecided whether I should hire an admissions consultant. In retrospect, I can honestly say this was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Greg made the absolute difference in my admission, the insight and experience that Greg was invaluable based on his own MBA admission experience, along with the unique perspectives he has over the several years working with students from a multitude of programs. Giving ...
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  • $140K In Scholarships & A True Advocate
    2 years ago
    Background: - White female - Top 20 liberal arts school undergrad - 4.5 years of work experience at time of application - 690 GMAT I come from a very nontraditional background with limited business experience and have some large gaps on my resume. When I decided to get my MBA, I thought it best to work with a consultant to have someone help me frame my story in the best light possible. I had free consultation calls with several big-name admissions consulting firms, and nearly all of them were downright rude, making me feel like a total loser that would never have a chance at a top 20 school. Then I found Greg. From our very first conversation, Greg was realistic about the weaknesses in my application, but it was also ...
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  • Greg Is An Admissions Maestro. Accepted To Top 5
    2 years ago
    Summary I could not recommend Greg more highly. I signed up for the Tier 3 Package for 3 schools in Round 1 2021 and achieved a far better than expected outcome: 2 M7 admissions (think Sloan/Booth/CBS), 1 of which came with a $50k scholarship. As a white American male with good but not great work experience and undergrad pedigree, I was worried about differentiating myself and punching deep into the M7. Without Greg, I really don’t think I would have gotten into the hardest of these schools, nor do I think I would have received the $50k scholarship, which I genuinely believe was driven by the quality of my application, and which Greg actually helped me negotiate. The only program that I applied to with Greg’s help and didn’t ...
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  • A Coach You Can Trust 100% & Maximizes Admit Odds
    2 years ago
    OVERALL - Gives 100% effort into your success - Thinks of every detail of your application more than you do - Looks for all angles to make you successful - answers/addresses all your concerns/questions until you are satisfied - Is available when you need/provides timely responses - Maximizes your odds to get into your dream schools - Provides extremely thorough interview preparation - Most importantly – a coach you can trust 100% BACKGROUND - Male - Engineering - 5 years work experience - GMAT 700 - Undergrad 3.2 – Grad 3.8 – graduated from “ok” schools RESULTS I applied to 5 top schools (part-time and full-time programs) in round 2. I started application prep 3 months before the application which gave me enough time. I also worked with Greg for school interviews which took 1-2 months. Throughout this time, I really ...
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  • Greg Believed In Me – Excellent Experience – Accepted To Top Choice With $$
    2 years ago
    Profile & Background: • White male • 4 years of work experience – M&A for an industrials company • GPA: 3.9 (Business / Finance) – small, non-target liberal arts school • GRE: 326 (V163, Q163) While I had a high undergrad GPA and strong background, standardized testing was not my strength. I also knew I would need help crafting my story once I was finished with the GMAT. After taking the GMAT several times, the best I could do was mid-600s. When speaking with several consulting firms (found on GMAT Club) to assess my profile, most said there was little hope I could crack a Top-20 school. This was very disappointing given my hopes of attending a top program for Investment Banking recruiting. Greg was the only consultant ...
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  • Greg has the magic touch: Accepted to HBS, Wharton, and Sloan
    2 years ago
    White male, military, high GMAT / GPA. I thought I knew how to write strong essays. Then I met Greg. He is incredibly thorough and provides what my wife called the "zhuzh” by elevating my writing and stories to the next level. His ability to help you dig deep, and his thorough commentary were critical in shaping cohesive narratives that allowed me to get interview offers and acceptance at all three schools I applied to. While I had strong scores going into the process, I doubt I would have had the success I did without Greg. I used the hour by hour review services on my essays and also paid for practice interview sessions. It was worth every penny. For those skeptical about using a ...
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  • Goes The Extra Mile (HBS-GSB Dual Admit)
    2 years ago
    Background: F, MBB consultant, from Asia, GMAT 770. Applied to and accepted by HSW. Greg really went the extra mile in supporting me with my application to HBS and Stanford GSB. I especially appreciated his support with my interviews for HBS - his mock questions were on-point, he gave VERY detailed feedback after, and really boosted my confidence for the real thing. I was accepted to both HBS and GSB, and when I let Greg know about the news, he immediately connected me to students he knew in both schools to help me with making the decision. Greg is extremely approachable, and you really feel like he cares about you. He was SO responsive and took away stress from the process. I highly encourage working with ...
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  • Accepted Wharton EMBA
    3 years ago
    Stats (730 on gmat, <3 gpa) White, Male Fintech industry with an engineering background I had the luxury of hiring consultants from two companies. In round 1, I worked with one of MBAmission's consultants. My cousin in her senior year of college was more helpful than anyone at this company. In round 2, I reluctantly decided to try out another consultancy. This is when I found Greg. This guy is on a totally different level and it really showed from his first round of feedback. He developed a mastery of my target programs, my history, and my goals, enabling him to provide the best advice possible. Ended up getting into Berkely and Wharton EMBA programs - landed at Wharton. Greg billed me for a total of 18 hrs ...
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  • Greg & Avanti Prep Are The Real Deal - Admitted To 2 M7s
    3 years ago
    BACKGROUND / PROFILE CONTEXT Age: 29 Demographics: White male (American) WE: AVP at Investment Bank (Middle market bank) GMAT: 760 (49Q / 44V / 4IR / 5AWA) Undergrad GPA: 3.38 (Top-25 public school / major in finance) Work Experience: 7 years upon matriculation ECs: Founding board member of successful/growing young professional’s network Summary Results: Applied and Accepted to Booth and Kellogg After an almost 2-year journey, I secured my target GMAT score in late October, providing just over two months to complete applications in time for the January 2021 Round 2 submission deadline. Because I had been hyper-focused on the GMAT, I had not thoroughly researched the other elements of the application process (essays, resume, letters of rec). As a result, and given my busy work schedule, it quickly became apparent that I would ...
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  • Earned Scholarships To T15s After No T40 Admits With Local Consultants
    3 years ago
    1. BACKGROUND I was first introduced to Greg by a Ross student who had previously worked with him. He was endorsed by another T5 admit and a Darden student, but even with such strong and personal recommendations, I was skeptical about admissions consultants because of my prior experiences working with them. This was my third time applying to b-schools. I had applied with no luck in two previous rounds, during which I worked with a total of 04 admission consultants based out of India. More often than not I felt that even the Indian consultants with big names adopted a generalist approach with very little or no effort to get to know stories that could form a base for a strong personalized application. Reviews were superficial ...
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  • Multiple U.S. Top 25 Admits With $$$ (Indian, IT, Male, Re-applicant)
    3 years ago
    Profile: Work Experience: 6 years Demography: WORST (Indian, IT, Male) GMAT: 730 (V41, Q49) Graduation: Computer Science Engineering (7.48/10) Post-Graduation: MBA (from an above-average B-School in India) (9.23/10) Job Profile: IT Consultant in the insurance domain Highlights: Started handling a team of 8 distributed over 3 geographies – UK, Israel, South Africa Background: I had appeared for my GMAT in 2018 and scored a 730 (V41, Q49). At that time, I thought that a 96 percentile should set me up pretty well for the top schools around the globe. However, I couldn’t convert any of the 8 schools I applied to even though I received interview calls from 6. I knew that I was not good at writing essays which is essentially the most important part of the application. Therefore, I tried reaching out ...
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  • Greg Exceeded Every Expectation: Accepted To M7: International Female With 700 GMAT
    3 years ago
    Accepted to M7: International Female with 700 GMAT Profile and Background I am a female with 3 years of WE upon matriculation. I studied Liberal Arts in Undergrad (Top 15 US universities) and grew up in Southeast Asia. I worked at a top US bank in investment banking with no direct management experience (however with some indirect management through training analysts). • Age: 25 • Demographics: Female with underrepresented demographic background • Senior Analyst at top US bank (well-known household name) • GMAT: 700 (sub-60th percentile Quant and IR scores) • Undergrad GPA: 3.6 (top 15 US school and social science major with business minor) • Work Experience: 3 years upon matriculation • Applied to 1 M7 (accepted) Overall, I felt I had good work experience and college extracurriculars but an average GPA, below average ...
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  • Excellent Work – CV & Cover Letter Overhaul Got Me A Job In Tier 1 IB
    3 years ago
    1/ Background/Profile London-based male with ~4Y of professional experience in Finance (Asset Management, Investment Strategy, Portfolio Analytics) across Europe (London, Paris, Milan). BSc in Economics and 2 MSc (Finance and Quantitative Finance). 2/ Choosing a Consultant/Our Work Together Having lost my job during the pandemic, I was looking for some help to refresh and upgrade my resume. A good friend of mine recommended Greg, and I will be forever grateful for this recommendation. After a preliminary talk on how to plan the work, I signed up for 6.0 hours of service. We decided to split the process in 3 steps: (i) resume (ii) cover letter (iii) presentation/messaging. (i) We first reviewed each bullet point and every single word of my CV, and then improved the structure overall, balancing and ...
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    Francesco Pedersoli
    Career Coaching
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  • Go With Greg, You Won't Regret It
    3 years ago
    Let me just start off by saying that if you are reading this, do not make the mistake and go with anyone other than Greg. He is the real deal. I actually initially went with someone else for the sole reason that they had more reviews at a more established company, and it was the biggest (financially speaking), mistake of my life. After working with this individual for a few sessions and getting final drafts back that were littered with grammar errors and advice that felt templated, I knew I had to make a change. I thought back to my initial phone screeners and remembered feeling pleasantly surprised at how in depth our conversation got and how it didn't feel like I was just a ...
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  • Accepted To Wharton (White, American, Male, Finance)
    3 years ago
    Background: White American male with IB/PE experience in the U.S. Accepted to Wharton in Round 1. GMAT was slightly above average for Wharton. Undergraduate GPA was a couple of ticks above Wharton’s average in a quantitative field from a well-ranked non-Ivy. After speaking with several acquaintances and current students that I cold messaged through LinkedIn, I realized Wharton was my dream school. I finalized my resume and worked through the first draft of my essays but recognized I could benefit from a consultant. A friend recommended Greg to me and I’m forever grateful for that recommendation. I felt pretty good about my overall story, so in my case the main messages in my essays did not need to be totally ...
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  • Overrepresented Applicant Accepted to T25 with 640 GMAT
    4 years ago
    I started looking for MBA admission consultants after I took my GMAT. Not only was my score below the average of the schools I was aiming for, but also I did not have a clear personal branding strategy to make my application competitive. Greg helped me tremendously throughout the process. He was very responsive and efficient and was always able to give me very helpful and insightful feedback for each draft of my essay and resume. Greg helped me craft my story, and ensure that I was conveying the most impactful examples throughout my essays and resume. I would highly recommend Greg.
    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Exceeded Every Expectation: Tuck with Substantial Scholarship
    4 years ago
    *Please note that I worked with Greg Guglielmo in 2016 while he was a consultant with Critical Square* I cannot recommend Greg Guglielmo enough. I had known I wanted to pursue my MBA since the day I graduated college, but after taking the GMAT I was uncertain how I would put my best foot forward. I reached out to three consultancies with the hope that I might gain guidance on how to craft an application strategy and help me sort out my thoughts as I wrote my essays. After the free 30 minute consultation with Greg and Critical Square, I knew I wasn't going to be sold a one-size-fits-all template. I chose Greg and Critical Square's comprehensive package for all of my schools and believe the investment to ...
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    Class of 2019 Admit
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  • Previously Waitlisted at T15 - Accepted with Avanti Prep's Waitlist Support
    4 years ago
    Profile: Asian, Male, GRE (327), 3.38 GPA. I applied to 3 schools and was rejected without an interview from a T10, accepted into a T20, and waitlisted from my first choice (T15). After hearing about my waitlist, I was eager to find an affordable and well-regarded consultant who would provide guidance in developing and executing a waitlist strategy. I originally applied in round 2 under the guidance of a large, well-reputed consulting firm (5-Stars on GMATClub); however, I did not return because I wasn’t impressed by the quality of the reviews and also received conflicting feedback from two of the consultants. The first consultant was passive and let some of my gaps and soft spots slide. The second consultant gave me a more thorough review of ...
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  • M7 - Through Waitlist Support, Crystallized Storytelling & Going The Extra Mile
    4 years ago
    Previously, Greg helped me with an interview prep to Booth. His efforts resulted in a waitlist. And I am very passionate about support Greg provided to me with it. We worked on Booth waitlist updates in 2 stages - a video update and a written update. Video update - a core requirement of Booth. I worked with him in a couple of steps - 1)Brainstorm 2) First draft 3) Second draft. During the brainstorm, Greg helped me pick those themes and topics, which matter for the school the most, focused me on how to create a story and develop content. It was extremely important because a video is only 60 seconds, so I needed to make every word count. During the review of my ...
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  • High Quality, Thorough, & Pleasant
    4 years ago
    I first heard about Avanti Prep from a coworker that had worked with Greg. At the time, I was considering applying to an MBA program and reached out to Greg for a free consultation. I was blown away by his thoughtfulness and thoroughness during the initial call, which lasted nearly an hour longer than scheduled. Though I hadn’t decided to apply, I knew I would work with Greg if I did. A few months later, I had pinpointed the perfect JD/MBA program at an M7 school. To his credit, Greg was upfront with me that as a “cookie-cutter” candidate (white male, solid GMAT, financial services background), my likelihood of being admitted was not exceedingly high. Nevertheless, I decided to go for it. After I presented ...
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  • Accepted to Dream Top-20 Program w/ $$ (Over-Represented Applicant w/ Average Stats)
    4 years ago
    Profile and Background I am a 30-year-old engineer, am from an over-represented group, have two degrees in electrical engineering, and have pretty average stats. I have worked in the energy industry for almost 7 years at a pretty niche company with some promotions but no direct management experience. • Age: 30 • Demographics: White American male • Electrical engineer in energy industry • GMAT: 710 (Q49, V39, IR6, AWA6) • Undergrad GPA: 3.3, Graduate GPA: 3.9 • Small, non-target school barely scraping the T-100 (bachelor’s and master’s) • Work Experience: ~7 years w/ no direct management experience • Applied in Round 2 to only one school (will explain this later) I have a pretty basic profile and had been preparing 2+ years for the GMAT. Summer 2019 came along, and I still had not hit my target GMAT score and had little ...
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  • Excellent Service, Attention to Detail, & Holistic Thinking - Accepted to Wharton
    4 years ago
    I worked with Greg to prepare my essays, CV, and overall application for Wharton. From day 1, he went above and beyond to understand my story, identify strengths and weaknesses, and help me articulate everything I wanted to say in the most effective and concise way. One of the key highlights of my partnership with Greg was that I always felt I was a priority, which showed in the quality and timeliness of his insights and advice. He understood the school, what was important, and how to bring various elements together to maximize impact. Finally, his style shows a great balance between professionalism and friendliness. I highly recommend Greg and would not hesitate to work with him again.
    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Top Notch Experience | Full Scholarship at Top 40 U.S. Program Despite Average GMAT & GRE
    4 years ago
    Profile: - Indian Male with Engineering background - GMAT – 660 (Q50, V29); GRE – 315 (Q166, V149); GPA – 9/10 - 7 years of work experience in Data Science and Advanced Analytics with exposure to several impactful projects; Fortune 25 firm - Domain knowledge in Retail and Healthcare - Acquired knowledge in Finance through reading books and attending conferences A step backward on my own: I had my scores by the end of June and started out to apply for various business schools in Asia, US, and Europe to meet the Round 1 deadlines. As I navigated through the application process by drafting my own essays and resume, I received reviews from my friends that the essays lacked punch and subsequently realized that I had wasted more than a month of precious time to create ...
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  • Tier 3 Package – Accepted To Two M7 Programs With Large Scholarships
    4 years ago
    Background: • White Male – US with military experience • 5 years work experience mostly in military and <1 year engineering • GPA: 3.5 Engineering from large public university • GMAT: 730 • Reapplicant to both schools Greg’s Dedication: I fully recommend Greg to any applicant to business school or any person looking for professional advice. I was connected to Greg through the recommendation of a mutual friend and his help guided me through an incredibly stressful time in my life. Beyond gaining acceptance to two of the best MBA programs with large scholarships to both schools, he also helped me through my transition out of the military, navigate several different job offers and strategies, and provided professional advice to help me achieve the best outcome for my situation. This allowed me to make a significant ...
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  • Thorough & Thoughtful: Military Applicant Heading To Top International Program
    4 years ago
    I come from the military, graduated middle of my class from college with a double major and sub 3.0 GPA, and scored below 700 on my GMAT. I’ve had good military experience, but my low scores, condensed GMAT preparation and lack of familiarity with the professional landscape and business school process didn’t quite set me up for success in my applications. Working with Greg at Avanti Prep helped me overcome all of this and land a spot at my dream school. I signed up for Avanti Prep’s Tier 3 Package and was thoroughly satisfied and impressed. Over the course of 9 months, Greg comprehensively interviewed me to understand my life story and future goals and assisted me with transforming those personal and professional stories into compelling ...
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  • Complete Overhaul Of Resume & Cover Letter Got Me The Job!
    4 years ago
    I had been actively engaged in a job search for over 6 months in the highly competitive business development field in the beauty technology space and received feedback in one 30 min intro interview that there had been over 1000 applicants applying for that one position. Upon hearing this, and after several months of looking without luck, I knew I needed to upgrade my resume and cover letter to make sure I was putting my best foot forward in this sea of applicants. When I first reached out to Greg, I thought my resume and cover letter were in decent shape and only probably needed slight tweaks... I honestly thought this, but I didn't know what I didn't know! During our initial consultation, Greg was ...
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    Krystal Ng
    Career Coaching
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  • Unparalleled Level of Care, Depth and Personalization
    4 years ago
    GMAT 710, GPA 3-64, East European male, Analyst at Big-3 management consultancy. I enrolled in one full Interview Prep session, which included a mock interview in the style of Booth, followed by a comprehensive feedback session. The session was scheduled for 2 hours and 30 minutes; we ended up going for 3 hours and 45 minutes. This experience greatly deepened my insights about the interview process and helped me structure my mind and my story. I was able to communicate key ideas in a top-down way and Greg helped me shape my ideas in an easy to digest way. I signed up for this session because of an expected beyond the average level of care. My hopes were fully fulfilled: I received unparalleled help in terms of the ...
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    Class of 2022 Applicant
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  • Great Help with Interview Prep & Scholarship Negotiation - a T10 & T15 Admit with 100k in Scholarships!
    4 years ago
    My background: Indian male, 30 years old, first-time applicant Undergrad: Engineering from an IIT with a decent GPA Postgrad: PGDM in Marketing and Communications from a Top 20 Indian school 5.5 years of work experience in advertising, branding, and product marketing roles GMAT: 750 When I decided to apply to business schools, my profile had quite a few obstacles that usually end up crushing most applicants’ dreams - a highly competitive demographic pool, age, no blue-chip employers on the resume, lot of job switches, and what some schools would consider a second MBA situation as well. Still, I knew that this was my ‘one and done’ shot at business schools, and so, I decided to give it my everything. I targeted one M7, three top 10, and one top 15 school ...
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  • Best Bang for Your Buck: Accepted to MIT Sloan
    4 years ago
    I found Greg / Avanti Prep through the GMAT Club consultant reviews and reached out for a free consultation. I had applied to a lot of top schools in round 1 but didn't get any interviews except for MIT Sloan. Wanting to maximize my chances, I did an interview prep session with Greg. During the free consultation, we clicked immediately, and Greg offered a lot of great advice beyond just the interview related ones. During our interview prep session, Greg conducted an elaborate interview in the MIT-specific style. We then spent even more time for him to give me even more detailed feedback for every single question. For the actual interview, I felt very confident because we had practiced almost every single one of the ...
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    Bryan Wang
    MBA Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Great Application Experience & Kellogg Acceptance!!
    4 years ago
    Background information and choosing a consultant: It all started back in June of my application year when I gave my 2nd GMAT. I scored a 690 and knew I had blown away my chance of getting into a top 10 MBA school. I come from a very overly represented group of applicants. Thus, a GMAT score that was less than the higher end of school averages will not cut it for me. I scheduled my next GMAT for August and was hoping to close GMAT for good then. Luckily, I was able to get the desired score. The next day onward I scheduled 30 minute free consultations with 6 admissions consultancies over the course of next 1-1.5 weeks. I vetted out major consultants and zeroed in ...
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    Class of 2018 Admit
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  • Increased my chances by miles: Accepted to a Top 10 Program
    4 years ago
    Indian female - 730 GMAT - Engineering graduate with a 9/10 GPA from a tier-1 college - 5 years of work experience in Education and Ed-Tech While researching ways by which I could bolster my application process, I came across Avanti Prep and signed up for a free consultation. Greg’s opinions and insights during that introductory call were honest, practical and really useful. It gave me a good sense of my chances of securing an admission in my desired Universities (all in the top 10) and the effort I’d need to put in. I signed up for hourly services with Greg (5 hours) to work on Story Analysis and Planning, Story and Career Goal Development, Essay Brainstorming, and Essay Reviews for 3 schools. As a result ...
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    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Columbia Admit – Extensive Interview Prep
    4 years ago
    I reached out to Avanti Prep once I received my interview invite from Columbia. Having been rejected from M7 schools in the previous application cycle with almost the exact same profile (extremely competitive demographic, 740 GMAT, 6 years work-ex), I wanted to make sure I converted my chances this time around. I had already given a couple of interviews with other schools and my preparation was decent, but after my Columbia mock interview with Greg, I felt confident that I was going to do well in my interview. For starters, what was scheduled to be a 2.5hr call went on for ~4hrs due to the level of detail Greg dives into while not only analyzing answers to each question – but also helping me stitch ...
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  • Very valuable, honest advice - highly recommended!
    4 years ago
    I received a 4 hour scholarship as a GmatClub school moderator. To kick off I had a half hour call with Greg, which he offered free of charge. Talking to him, you immediately notice that he is super knowledgeable and he had some great pointers. Despite the fact that I though I had already put a lot of time into school research, he was able to bring a couple additional schools on my radar. In addition, we were able to work out the school that would offered the best template for pieces of the advice to carry over to other applications. After developing our method of attack I send Greg a couple of essays for one of the B-Schools I was targeting. He came back really fast with very ...
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  • Excellent Application Strategy & Advice - Accepted to M7
    4 years ago
    I was a second-time applicant with a strong GMAT score and a reasonable work profile. I had used another consultant in my first year of applications and decided to go with Greg the second time around. Firstly, Greg is just an amazing person to talk with and share your stress as you go through applications. He never went for a hard sell on using his services but eventually, when I decided to go with him, he was fully invested and dedicated, unlike another consultant I had. Greg clearly has an idea of what admissions teams look for as he helped pick out the best stories and finesse them for the goals, essays, and overall application narrative. I was very invested in the application process and Greg was ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Extremely Thankful – 3 Scholarship Offers Despite Profile Obstacles
    4 years ago
    I. Background I’m a male engineer from India with 720 GMAT and some international experience. I belong to a common demographic for US B-Schools and had a complicated profile, with a Master’s degree in hand and already age 30 when applying. I happened to find Avanti Prep via GMAT Club. Greg had the strongest and clearest recommendations from past applicants on the website, which prompted me to request a Free Consultation. I had already talked to a few other consultants before talking to Greg. And then after just one call with Greg, I knew I wanted him to be my guide throughout this process. I availed Hourly Services from Avanti Prep, initially 5 hours, but expanded significantly along the way as I saw the major value ...
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  • Excellent experience - above and beyond - top-notch story development and essay/resume editing
    4 years ago
    I am from Korea and I have studied/worked in Europe and currently working in South East Asia. I have worked both in public and private sectors (tech). I had embarked on the MBA journey on my own with limited information and was struggling to bring together a coherent story with my non-traditional background. While I was getting anxious 1 month before the deadlines, I was fortunate to get the chance to work with Greg - as a result, I was able to submit not just a deeply satisfactory application in just a few weeks but build a narrative that I will carry for the rest of my career. Greg went above and beyond in every aspect in this process. Especially in building the grander career narrative, ...
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    Class of 2018 Applicant
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  • Excellent and Detailed Advice, Went to Fuqua with Scholarship
    4 years ago
    For context: I’m a male, 5 years work experience in finance and nonprofit work, GMAT in 690-720 range, undergrad GPA of 3.75 from very good but not top-tier university. I asked Greg to help me using his pay-by-the-hour services with the intent to use those hours sparingly. I ended up using his help more and more because his edits on essays were so specific and pertinent and I felt I was getting good value for the cost. He has great insight into the process, what different schools are looking for, how to position oneself a bit differently for each school. I did video interview prep with him too and that was really helpful to identify where answers could be stronger or call out a connection ...
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    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Accepted to U.S. Top 5 (India, Male, Engineer, Non-Target Undergrad, 740 GMAT)
    5 years ago
    Basic Profile Info I am a 2011 pass-out from a Tier 2 Indian college (GPA of 3.3/4.0 in Computer Engineering), and have worked in Finance industry for 3.5 years before having an Employment Gap for 2 odd years. In this time, I was employed at Early-stage investment funds (one for a voluntary unpaid position) for a discontinuous period of 9 months. Since then I have been working for an Asian focused investment fund. While I believe that I have strong work experience, the Employment Gap loomed large and my CV lacked major brands. I had worked at 5 finance shops with only 2 of them having global brands – but those weren’t my longest tenured roles. I was also a bit on the older side of the ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • HBS / GSB Admit
    5 years ago
    I got an hourly preparation service for mock-up interview with Greg and found it very useful for my upcoming interview with HSB and GSB. The good things were: 1) very close to the real experience the type of questions Greg asked and a similar pace to the real interview; 2) thorough feedback and detailed analysis of the performance with comments on both verbal and emotional performance, as well as specific wording and stylistic element; 3) willingness to spend the time to cover everything I had concern with. I would mention Greg's balance of friendliness and professionalism, which created the perfect atmosphere for my mock-up interview.
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  • Personal, Detailed Attention From Greg Got Me Into Great Schools!
    5 years ago
    Short summary first if you don’t want to read the whole thing: Thanks to Greg’s help, I was accepted to the Kellogg 1Y program, INSEAD, IMD, and USC, and I am convinced that I would not have been accepted had I not worked with Greg. Between the four schools, I received over $175,000 in scholarships. Since Greg is a small shop, he takes the time to get to know you personally and can really help you discover your voice. I consider myself a very compelling and articulate writer, but I was astonished at how much my essays improved after working with Greg. I would highly recommend working with Greg. Longer version for those interested: Age: 31 Sex: Male Nationality: American (Texas), white GMAT: 770 Schools applied: Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg 1Y, USC, INSEAD, ...
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    Tyler Lewis
    MBA
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  • Over The Moon: 50% Scholarship To A Top 10 Program As An Indian Male)
    5 years ago
    Background Engaging a (sub-par) consultant during the last admissions cycle had already been a bitter experience that I primarily made due to the seemingly beneficial geographical proximity (they were based in the same city as me) and undeniably 'low-cost' services (be sure to verify advertised claims). Already on the other side of 30, I felt that this time around was really going to be my last real chance at gaining admission to a Top MBA program and I didn't want to leave any stone unturned. Here's some brief background: -Indian Male -US Undergrad + First Masters (Top 30 School) -750+ GMAT -9 years of work-ex -Re-applicant in R1 2018 (from R2 in the previous cycle) As an Indian male engineer with nine years of experience when I would start the MBA program, ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • 100% + 80% Scholarships To Two M7 Schools - Forever Indebted!
    5 years ago
    I couldn't be more thankful to Greg Guglielmo for helping me realize my goal. I engaged a very well-known admissions consulting firm for my round 1 applications. I was rejected from three M7 schools and received a waitlist invitation to a top 20 school. My objective metrics were reasonably strong (3.5 years' work at top tier law firm, 770 GMAT, strong extra-curricular involvement). While I felt my previous consultant did provide some useful pointers, I felt that perhaps his reviews were rushed and quite a high level. He did not drill down into the content of my essays or provide meaningful suggestions, and I did not feel I put my best foot forward. I dusted myself off and re-applied in round 2, this time to a further ...
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    Class of 2018 Admit
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  • Accepted Into Wharton
    5 years ago
    Choosing a Consultant: I had a pretty traditional & solid background when I applied, but really needed help with telling my story. I had spent a lot of time preparing for the GMAT and not a lot of time researching, so I felt a bit rushed applying to 5 programs in Round 2. I was looking for someone who was experienced with the MBA process to help me brainstorm story ideas, solidify my goals, and improve my essays. I had a few meetings with a few MBA consultants from larger firms but ultimately decided to go with Greg due to the thoughtfulness of his initial profile assessment. Working with Greg: I began with 10 hours and added a couple more hours later on. From the get-go, I felt like Greg ...
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    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Accepted To Wharton & Columbia With $100k In Scholarships!
    5 years ago
    As a reapplicant who worked with a different consultant last year and did not receive interviews invites, I was anxious about applying this year and hesitant to work with a consultant. I can say with great confidence that this year’s success is completely a result of my work with Greg and his unique, personalized and brilliant approach to crafting my application. With a 740 GMAT, 3.85 GPA, 5 years of work experience at a big tech company, and career goals in brand management and entrepreneurship, there were no glaring red flags about my previous application. I felt lost when it came to improving my application, and apprehensive about my odds this year. I initially set up a free consultation with Greg, which went probably two times longer ...
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    Libie Motchan
    MBA
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  • Above & Beyond Doesn't Do Greg Justice...
    5 years ago
    When I started searching for MBA counselors, many started to sound similar - either promising to move mountains or being pessimistic on my candidacy. As a white American male in Finance from New York, slightly older than the average candidate with a 700 GMAT score and 3.3 GPA, I was realistic about my candidacy but optimistic with strong essays and direction I could succeed in the process. From Day 1, Greg broke this mold and working with him was by far the best decision I have made throughout the admissions process. Even before engaging, Greg offered to do a quick read through of a draft essay I wrote for a school, offering complimentary comments as part of his free consultation. He was frank about my odds ...
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    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Great Scholarship Result & Georgetown Acceptance
    5 years ago
    I'm an Indian applicant with seven years of work experience and a GRE score of Q164 / V157 (GMAT equivalent of 660). I applied to the following schools. 1. Questrom- Accepted with 70K 2. Georgetown McDonough- Accepted with 20K Scholarship 3. Kellogg- Dinged after Interview I was looking for a comprehensive service that would help me prepare my MBA application. I researched many consultants that would be cheaper as well as effective. Finally based on my friend's suggestion and talking to fellow mods, I decided to reach out to Greg. I was applying in R2 but started my application very late (after Christmas) Greg and I discussed my profile, goals and target schools. We initially started with my resume. I was in the assumption that my resume was good enough. But ...
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    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • From Despondence To Delight – Greg Helped Me Achieve My DREAM
    5 years ago
    Hiring an admissions consultant is never an easy task – especially with the plethora of options in the market and the significant cost involved. I approached Greg when I seemed to have lost direction regarding my MBA process and he turned out to be my best investment till date. My first attempt at GMAT landed me a disappointing 640 followed by a second attempt a month later which got me 700. I was confused and doubted my chances to land a good school with that score. Greg was warm and friendly and offered to hear my story over the first free consultation. Although only the first consultation is usually free, Greg voluntarily spent another session with me just to understand my background and what factors mattered ...
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    Madhura Barve
    MBA
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  • Indian IT Male: Full Scholarship To Top ~40 U.S. Program
    5 years ago
    It has been amazing working with Greg from Avanti Prep. The quality of service I received and the results that I ended up with were way above my expectations. I worked with Greg on an hourly basis for my resume, essays, and interview prep and received a full scholarship to a top ~40 U.S. program. I am an Indian IT Male with a low GPA and ~680 GMAT. Greg helped me bring out positives in my profile and highlight them in the best possible way. He was kind enough to offer me a free hour of service to finish the process for one essay we were working on. In the beginning, I had some issues with the payment, but Greg was kind enough to start working ...
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    Vivek Singh
    MBA
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  • Excellent Experience: Accepted To Wharton Executive MBA
    5 years ago
    Background: - International working in the U.S. - White male, early 30s - Consulting (non-MBB) - Mid-600s GMAT - Lower-than-average work experience for Wharton’s EMBA Choosing Avanti Prep: A friend of mine recommended Greg when I was considering applying for an EMBA. This friend was admitted into Booth’s full-time program and heavily attributed this to Greg's assistance - so I knew I had to give Greg a call! Initial Experience: Even from the initial consult, I knew that Greg was a straight shooter and provided direct, honest, yet fair and friendly feedback. He provided me with realistic expectations - focusing on how to unpack the strengths in my profile and overcome what was lacking in my application: lower GMAT from a crowded personal and professional demographic and applying with several years less experience than ...
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    Class of 2019 Admit
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  • Great Help With Interview Prep - Admitted To Stanford, HBS & Haas!
    5 years ago
    I contacted Greg after submitting my application to Berkeley Haas last application season and decided to use his interview prep services after receiving the interview invite. During the session, I realized I was not very well prepared for the actual interview, but Greg gave me very thorough and detailed feedback after the mock and helped me prepare better for the interview questions. He pointed out what were my problems when answering the questions, what I had to focus on during the interview, how I had to structure the answers, what topics I had to focus on. He also gave me tips about how I had to behave during the interview and what qualities I had to emphasize about myself. I was admitted to Haas last year! ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Uphill Battle To Tuck
    5 years ago
    Let me curb some fears of working with an application consultant before I get started…. Greg Guglielmo was WORTH EVERY PENNY in this entire process. I came into application season with a GPA and GMAT score that both are slightly below average for the schools I was looking at. I knew it would be an uphill battle to get where I wanted. I chose to work with Greg at Avanti Prep because I knew I would need all the help I could get to have the most polished applications I could. It didn’t hurt that he came strongly recommended from a friend of mine who just started b-school last fall. I’m a married Midwest man who had to consider my budget in the application process, so ...
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    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Full Scholarships To McCombs & Kenan-Flagler!
    5 years ago
    I first got in contact with Greg via one of the profile review threads on GMATclub, he offered a quick and helpful review with details on how I could contact him for a free consultation session. I took him up on his offer and in the consultation, we ran through my profile, motivations and work experience in more details. __________________________________________ Profile: Background and nationality English, based in UK - recently turned 30 Undergrad Information BSc Economics - University of Bath - Second Class Honors First Division (roughly converts to 3.4 GPA I think) GMAT: 740 (Q49, V41, IR 8, AWA 6.0) Work experience and leadership: (I have removed organization names for sake of anonymity, but they are all internationally recognized) Associate at Segregated Hedge Fund within top tier Investment Bank/Asset Manager (London, UK), 2 years Analyst ...
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    Joe Bennis
    MBA Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Got Into Top Choice With Greg’s Interview Help!
    5 years ago
    There’s something to be said about going with a smaller consultancy and getting non-canned, dedicated support. Greg was exactly that - if you want thoughtful, dedicated and tailored advice, I would highly suggest his services. I paid higher fees for Manhattan Prep and I can guarantee he is so much more worth it hour vs. hour - no comparison. He’s a great blend of very knowledgeable and very supportive, which address the two biggest stresses of the MBA application process: the intellectual challenge of getting in and the emotional roller-coaster of the process. I am thrilled to say with his interview prep support, I got into my top choice - and I really don’t know if I would’ve had it not been for Greg!
    Class of 2021 Admit
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  • Re-Interviewed At Harvard/Stanford, Admitted With Greg’s Support!
    5 years ago
    As a somewhat ‘vanilla’ candidate (graduated from Big 10 public university, 750+ GMAT, white male), I was determined to make the most of my interview invitations at HBS and Stanford. I sought out an admissions consultant to conduct ‘mock interviews,' to receive a strategic read of my application, identify likely interview directions, gain blunt feedback on my presentation style, and receive support for HBS’ post-interview reflection. Greg Guglielmo from Avanti Prep provided all three, going above-and-beyond the call to support my candidacy and contribute to my ultimate admission. Through the course of our first of two mock interview sessions (via Skype), Greg’s familiarity with my application materials went far beyond a glance of my resume. His interview closely mirrored the GSB interview format and struck a perfect balance ...
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    Class of 2021 Admit
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