Ilana Neftin

Senior Consultant & Stanford Alumni Reviewer

Vantage Point

San Diego, California

United States

Consultant Bio

My goal as your consultant is to surface your unique motivations, talents, and experiences and to help you package those details into a compelling narrative. Your superhero origin story already exists; my job is to coax it out of you. I specialize in helping candidates interested in Healthcare, career switching, and the Stanford GSB. My career started in finance before I pursued an MBA at Stanford to switch to Healthcare. I’ve lived with Type 1 diabetes for 20 years, and I love that my work makes life a little better for people living with chronic conditions. I aim to help others find their way to a more fulfilling career, and that journey often starts with obtaining an MBA. My approach to MBA consulting is highly customized with an orientation towards radical candor. I will support you throughout the process, but I will also hold you accountable and push you to take your application to the next level.

Company Information

Vantage Point MBA Admissions offers 360° Advice from the key perspectives you need for success: experienced consultants who graduated from the top MBA programs, former M7 admissions directors, and alumni interviewers from the top schools. As a boutique, full-service MBA admissions consulting firm, Vantage Point focuses on providing you with the personalized guidance you need to present your “best self” to the admissions committee and maximize your chances of acceptance to your dream MBA program. Over the years, we have helped countless applicants just like you to craft their stories, address their weaknesses, and ultimately get into their dream business schools.

Menu of Services and Associated Costs

One-School Package: $7,900
Two-School Package: $10,500
Three-School Package: $12,700
Four-School Package: $14,650
Five-School Package: $16,400
Six-School Package: $18,000
Seven- School Package: $19,500

The Pre-Pack (initial 5-hour package):
$2,625

The Seed Stage Package:
$2,000

The Re-Pack:
$695

4 Amplify Hourly Packages:
– Essay Enhancement (6 hrs): $2,945
– Essay Enhancement PLUS (8 hrs): $3,645
– Good to Great (10 hrs): $4,375
– Good to Great PLUS (12 hrs): $5,060

Location: San Diego, California, United States

Email: ilana@vantagepointadmissions.com

Website: https://vantagepointmba.com/

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P&Q Consultant Reviews

  • Ilana Was My Cheerleader & Sounding Board
    2 years ago
    I highly recommend working with Ilana from Vantage Point! I started working with Ilana on my pre-package, in which she helped me craft an initial story, supported me in the decision to delay applying for a year, and came up with an action plan for the next year to close gaps in my application. Months later when it came time for application support, Ilana and I picked up right where we left off! She served as a strong sounding board with insight into each school’s unique traits and pushed me to dig deeper into my essays. She was a constant cheerleader and helpful accountability partner, and I felt she was genuinely invested in my journey. I ultimately was accepted to my top choice with a ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Ilana Helped Me Bring My Best Self
    2 years ago
    Ilana was incredibly honest, efficient, and dedicated to my application process. She helped me perfect a "personal statement" with a connected theme that made it easy to write a thoughtful essay for each school. While drafting stories to include in my essays, she helped draw out the most thoughtful conclusions and leveled up my writing ability to reduce word count and be able to fit more in. She also helped me understand what to spend the most time on, making my application process more efficient.
    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Amazing Experience With Ilana!
    3 years ago
    Ilana truly exceeded all of my expectations while working with me during my MBA application process. She helped me craft my story and truly dig deep into my experiences and why I want to pursue my MBA. Additionally, I felt that Ilana was always honest with me throughout the process, providing helpful and insightful feedback. I worked with her on my 'story', resume, and essay. There were important elements of my essays that I would not even have thought of if it were not for Ilana's guidance. Ilana's support really helped me throughout all pieces of my applications. I do not think I would have applied or received admission to certain programs if it were not for Ilana. And most importantly, she was extremely personable ...
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    Class of 2024 Applicant
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