Lindy Gould

MBA Coach

Ivy Advisors

United States

Net Promoter Score: 10

Consultant Bio

Lindy earned her MBA at Columbia Business School, where she was elected and served as President of the Student Government. She has a decade of experience in admissions across graduate schools, consulting firms, and non-profits. In addition to her role as an MBA Admissions Consultant with IvyAdvisors, Lindy works as a management consultant at Deloitte Consulting, LLP in New York.

Lindy is passionate about helping underserved groups, especially women and people of color, apply to and get accepted into top MBA programs. She has been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek and through the Forté Foundation for her work in advancing women in spaces of business leadership.

Prior to Columbia, Lindy spent seven years in the education sector and served as a 2012 Teach For America corps member in Chicago. Today, she especially enjoys working with clients who feel they come from non-traditional MBA backgrounds to help them overcome imposter syndrome and translate their existing leadership into a new context.

In addition to her MBA, Lindy holds an M.A. in Education, an M.F.A. in Writing, and a B.A. in Communication. She lives in Rye, NY with her husband Willie.

Company Information

Ivy Advisors helps ambitious and motivated individuals land in the most competitive MBA programs in the world.

Over the last decade, our coaches have consistently helped business school applicants land in the top 20 MBA programs. Our client portfolio spans across more than 15 countries, with GMAT scores ranging from the low 500s to the high 700s. Historically, clients who hire us for a package of 4 or more schools land in at least one top MBA program.

We adopt a team-based evaluation and feedback process to ensure that every aspect of your application is optimized. Our MBA coaches have lived and worked around the world, and we are graduates from the top MBA programs. Our combined experience and perspectives help you communicate your best self. From pre-application strategy to interview prep, we are your personal coaches to help you navigate the MBA application process.

When you work with Ivy Advisors, you are not just going through a transaction, you are building a lifetime connection with a robust community that extends beyond business school.

Menu of Services and Associated Costs

Menu of Services and Associated Costs
We offer personalized MBA admissions consulting services. You have the choice of designing your own journey: with a school package, hourly, or combined. Visit our website or book a free consultation to understand more
FREE CONSULTATION
Unsure about your goals? Overwhelmed by information and want to talk to someone? Don’t know if you fit your target schools? Book a free 30-min consultation with Ivy Advisors to figure out your next steps!
HOW WE OPERATE
You will be matched with a dedicated MBA coach who best suits your needs and style. Behind the scenes, we have a team of expert admissions consultants who will also review your application materials and provided feedback to your coach. When you work with us, you work with a team. We are a coach-driven company. Our expertise is in enabling applicants like you to fulfill your potential.
FEATURED SERVICES
Comprehensive Start-to-Finish Package
Hourly Services
Mock Interviews with School-Specific Interview Guides
Pre-Application Strategy
MBA Career Goals Exploration
Post Admissions Career Advisory

Location: United States

Email: info@ivyadvisors.com

Website: http://www.ivyadvisors.com/

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  • LINDY IS WONDERFUL
    3 months ago
    Lindy should be your go-to MBA Consultant. She is extremely knowledgeable about the application process. What I was most impressed with was her responsiveness and flexibility. I felt as though I started the process for R1 applications last minute but Lindy prioritized quick responses to my questions and very timely review of my application materials so that I was able to submit everything comfortably on time. Lindy is also very kind; every interaction with her was a pleasure. I was accepted to Columbia Business School Class of 2026 and cannot thank Lindy enough for her helpful guidance throughout the application process.
    Class of 2026 Admit
    MBA Class of 2026 Admit
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  • Lindy Is The Best!
    7 months ago
    Working with Lindy was a seamless experience during my MBA application journey to CBS J-Term. Not only was she incredibly responsive and dedicated, but she also made the entire process feel effortless, thanks to her easy-going and approachable demeanor. The guidance she provided on my essays was both insightful and transformative, elevating my narratives to a higher level of clarity and impact. Throughout the entire process, I felt confident and supported, with the reassuring sense that I was in the best hands. With Lindy's expertise and unwavering commitment, I'm thrilled to be embarking on a new chapter at CBS. I wholeheartedly recommend Lindy to anyone seeking a trusted and personable advisor in their MBA admissions journey.
    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Lindy Is 10/10
    12 months ago
    Lindy was an incredible resource, she helped me stay motivated and organized during the application process. She is responsive and never too busy with her clients. I was so thankful to have been referred to her and will absolutely recommend her to my friends applying to business school.
    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Tremendous In Every Way!
    12 months ago
    Because of Lindy, I was accepted into HBS, as well as Ross, Darden, NYU, Sloan, and Haas with 75%+ scholarships at each. Before working with Lindy, I was overwhelmed with the MBA application process. I struggled with the structure and confidence to deem an essay "done." Lindy went above and beyond: from being a sounding board for my ideas to essay reviews and even providing interview prep. She continuously checked in, offering encouragement ahead of submissions, keeping me on track toward deadlines, and celebrating my wins as they came. Lindy is genuinely invested in the success of those she works with, and it shows in the care she exercises in every detail and each step along the way, well beyond essays. The many scholarships I ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Lindy Is Incredible!
    1 year ago
    Lindy was such an amazing resource throughout my MBA application journey. She was my biggest cheerleader and helped me to put together an application that I was truly proud of. She is always available and very timely in providing feedback. In many cases, she was the positive reinforcement that I needed to get through the process. With her help, I was accepted with scholarships to Wharton, Kellogg, Darden (full tuition), and Georgetown McDonough.
    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • I Would Not Be Where I Am Without Lindy
    1 year ago
    The MBA application process can be stressful and overwhelming. Lindy is a godsend, and I highly recommend her to be anyone's MBA coach. Lindy will coach you on thinking through your essays and develop strategies to enhance your application based on your circumstances. I received offers with full rides to UVA Darden, NYU, and Cornell; this would not have been possible without Lindy. Even when you are at your lowest points in the process and doubt kicks in, Lindy will hold you accountable and get you back in the game. Lindy is incredible and is invested in your success just as much as you are. Lindy's efforts and commitment have impacted not only my life but my family's life, as I will be the first ...
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    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Lindy Was A Big-Time Help!
    1 year ago
    Lindy really went above and beyond to help me prepare my application. I think she was particularly helpful in providing the perspective of a Columbia Business School alum. With her help and feedback, I felt I was able to write very compelling essays that demonstrated a strong mutual fit and showed I had done my research on CBS. Moreover, throughout the process, Lindy had the utmost confidence in me and that really pushed me to put my best foot forward and believe that I could actually get in. For anyone looking to hire a consultant for MBA admissions, Lindy should be your go-to.
    Class of 2025 Admit
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  • Lindy Is The BEST!
    2 years ago
    I highly recommend Lindy!! She is incredibly kind and personable, and her advice and guidance have been so helpful on my MBA journey. She is thoughtful, easily accessible, and very responsive. I initially was just looking for someone to read over a few of my essays, but Lindy went above in beyond in how she thought about my overall strategy and helped me craft my approach for working with my recommenders. It's been so nice feeling like I've been able to work with someone who has my back and has helped me do my best work in this process!
    Class of 2025 Applicant
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  • LINDY! LINDY! LINDY!
    2 years ago
    I started my MBA journey with very little knowledge of the application process and Lindy’s guidance was invaluable. She completely devotes herself to learning your story and teaching you how to make that story compelling to admissions committees. There were many points in my application process where I lacked confidence in my ability to get into any program. By the time I finished working with Lindy, I was accepted into many schools with great scholarship opportunities. As I am now starting my MBA program, I’m realizing that Lindy’s guidance prepared me well beyond the application process. Her advice, along with the advice of her many connections, has given me a huge advantage in the recruiting process for future career opportunities.
    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Amazing Consultant!
    2 years ago
    I was admitted to GSB/HBS/Wharton and I could not have done it without Lindy's help! She was incredibly organized and thoughtful and was my biggest cheerleader throughout the process. She helped me think through my future and shape my story. She was always available to support and encourage me whether I was taking the GMAT or preparing for my interviews. She was instrumental in ensuring that my story and authentic self came through in my application. I could not thank her enough for giving me the confidence and making the application process seamless. I will truly miss working with Lindy, she is an incredible person and thought partner.
    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Rockstar Consultant!
    2 years ago
    Lindy truly helped me create the best application possible for each and every school. I received offers from 7 different schools (Tuck, CBS, Wharton, Cornell, Yale, NYU, and Ross) and Lindy was there the entire time to walk me through each and every part of the process. She helped me navigate my personal story and stuck with me all the way to interview prepping and college decision-making. I don't think I would have been able to draft such compelling essays without her help and would recommend her without a doubt.
    Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Lindy Is A Boss
    2 years ago
    Where to even start. Thanks to Lindy's expertise and support, I was admitted to all three of the Top 5 programs I applied to and received scholarship offers from two. I couldn't be prouder of the application materials we developed together. Lindy's brainstorming process gave me an unbelievable level of clarity and direction in my essay writing, and we kept revising until the end products were flawless. When interviews rolled around, she helped me understand exactly what to expect, workshopped key answers, and was eerily accurate in predicting the background-specific curveball questions I'd be asked. Most importantly, she helped me to feel confident and comfortable, and I walked into those interviews at my absolute best. Thinking back to the beginning, Lindy has been an incredible ...
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    Courtnei Sanders
    MBA Class of 2024 Admit
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  • Great Consultant + Supporter
    3 years ago
    I had the pleasure of working with Lindy throughout my application experience. Anyone who has applied to MBA programs knows how daunting the process can be but Lindy made it so simple and organized our time together in a way that was extremely efficient. Even when I was dealing with personal matters and conflicting priorities, Lindy remained supportive and diligent with me; providing me the structure I needed without being forceful or insensitive. She was extremely thoughtful and really took time to get to know me in order to help me craft my story; getting me admitted to all my top choices. I had a really great experience working with her.
    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • Dedicated & Your Biggest Cheerleader
    3 years ago
    I'm not sure I would have found the success if it wasn't for Lindy! She was fantastic and helped in every aspect of the application, even in areas that I wasn't even thinking about. She had a detailed plan and time schedule starting with organizing my resume and later organizing and tailoring my essays to be much more school-specific while still being genuine. Just when I was feeling good with our progress, she wanted to take it another layer deeper to make sure it was perfect. For the interview process, one of my weakest areas, she was INCREDIBLE at helping me find the confidence I needed. Finally, I also was amazed by the amount of time and interest Lindy took in crafting my story ...
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    Class of 2023 Admit
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  • An Incredible Leader & Friend!
    4 years ago
    I met Lindy through mutual friends and when she found out I was interested in getting an MBA, she made herself available to me immediately. My road to the MBA was long and included switching from the GMAT to the GRE and really honing in on my story. Lindy was there the whole time advising me on strategies to beat the test and helping me craft and create the perfect essay to capture what I wanted my applications to reflect. She was honest, patient, and efficient - I loved working with her!
    Class of 2020 Admit
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  • Her Heart Is All In!
    4 years ago
    Pressed against time and against all odds, Lindy took on the challenge to work with me and get my application ready in a matter of two weeks! Yes, I said two weeks! I will never forget our first call, her attentiveness to hear my story and understand where I come from was essential to crafting a strong application. She is EXTREMELY organized and has an outline strategy, so that we don't waste any time and have all our work complete. She was so invested in my process that she even had her partner, family, and friends cheering me on. I felt so much love and support. Without a doubt, her heart is all in! Lindy - words can never come close to my gratitude. You ...
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    Claudia Moreno
    MBA Class of 2022 Admit
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  • She is the best!
    4 years ago
    Lindy is amazing! It was tough applying to MBA programs from a non-business background. Lindy made a brand new process super approachable and was able to help craft my story and make sense of my career path. She helped me develop an application strategy for each program I applied to and coached me throughout the interview process. She was kind, personable, understanding, and really took the time to get to know me and my background. I would work again with her in a heartbeat if I had to do it all over again!
    Class of 2022 Admit
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  • Supportive & Experienced Consultant
    4 years ago
    Lindy offers clear communications and strong support throughout the application process. Having been through the process herself, as well as her vast experience working in recruiting and admissions, Lindy was able to be empathetic to the process while providing concrete guidance. Some of the most helpful parts were talking through my motivations for applying to business school, identifying good fit schools, reviewing my applications, and preparing for interviews. As a result, I was accepted to every top program I applied to, including a full-ride offer to an Ivy League school.
    Class of 2021 Admit
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