Peter Johnson

Consultant Bio

Peter led Full-time MBA Admissions at Berkeley Haas for over a decade before serving as the administrative program head for six years, overseeing student experience, academic affairs, and admissions. He’s passionate about helping candidates gain access to the life-changing opportunity that an MBA program can provide.

While leading Full-time MBA admissions at Berkeley Haas, Peter chaired the admissions committee, reviewed thousands of applications from US and international candidates, and co-created the interview and application review process. After more than a decade with Berkeley Haas, he moved to Europe and spent four years as Vice President for Central European University in Budapest before returning to Haas as assistant dean.

Peter was elected to the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) board of directors and currently serves on the board of the Forté Foundation. He graduated from Pacific University with a degree in modern languages and an MA in International Relations from Golden Gate University.

Menu of Services and Associated Costs

Goal development. Candidacy positioning. Essay strategy. Interview coaching. Designed to guide you carefully through the entire application process, our MBA packages draw on our team’s industry expertise as former Directors and Associate Directors of Admissions at the world’s best business schools.

FREE CONSULTATION

Curious about your chances of getting into business school? Looking for ways to stand out from the competition? Book a free, 30-minute consultation with a Fortuna Admissions expert today!

FEATURED SERVICES

One-School Package: starting at $6,200
Two-School Package: starting at $8,200

Three-School Package: starting at $10,000
Four-School Package: starting at $11,700
Five-School Package: starting at $13,400

Location: Massachusetts, United States

Email: info@fortunaadmissions.com

Website: https://fortunaadmissions.com/

P&Q Consultant Reviews

Tailored Experience For EMBA Application

2 months ago

I had the pleasure of working with Peter Johnson from Fortuna for my EMBA application process, and I highly recommend it. Pete has an an in-depth understanding of the MBA admissions landscape, particularly for the school I was applying to. He was able to provide insights into what the school values in candidates, and how best to tailor my application to stand out. The guidance on understanding the school culture and aligning my career goals with what the schools were looking for was invaluable. What really stood out to me was how strategic and tailored the entire process was. The initial questionnaire followed by the leadership exercises really helped me craft a cohesive narrative that highlighted my strengths, experiences, and future goals. The essay ...

I had the pleasure of working with Peter Johnson from Fortuna for my EMBA application process, and I highly recommend it. Pete has an an in-depth understanding of the MBA admissions landscape, particularly for the school I was applying to. He was able to provide insights into what the school values in candidates, and how best to tailor my application to stand out. The guidance on understanding the school culture and aligning my career goals with what the schools were looking for was invaluable. What really stood out to me was how strategic and tailored the entire process was. The initial questionnaire followed by the leadership exercises really helped me craft a cohesive narrative that highlighted my strengths, experiences, and future goals. The essay editing process was extremely thorough – I appreciated how Pete challenged me to dig deeper into my motivations and experiences to create a compelling & authentic narrative. Throughout the entire process, communication was smooth and timely. Pete was always available to answer questions, provide feedback, and offer support sometimes even after hours to accommodate my work & travel schedule. Overall, I am extremely grateful for Pete’s guidance and would recommend his services to anyone looking to apply to MBA programs. His professionalism, expertise, and personal touch made all the difference in helping me achieve my goals and get into my target school in the bay area.

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A Trusted & Excellent Advisor

1 year ago

Working with Peter made a resounding difference in the quality of my applications and my confidence throughout the admissions journey. Peter’s strength lies in his ability to genuinely listen and understand your personal motivations, and then crafting natural and authentic ways to showcase your strengths and characteristics carefully throughout your application. Given my circumstance, Peter was dedicated, enthusiastic, and realistic in helping me meet tight deadlines and demonstrated a true commitment to helping me achieve my goals. I wholeheartedly enjoyed my experience working with Peter and recommend Peter to anyone seeking to enhance their application and maximize their potential. Beyond being a sincere individual, Peter’s guidance and support are invaluable assets in navigating the competitive admissions process.

Working with Peter made a resounding difference in the quality of my applications and my confidence throughout the admissions journey.

Peter’s strength lies in his ability to genuinely listen and understand your personal motivations, and then crafting natural and authentic ways to showcase your strengths and characteristics carefully throughout your application. Given my circumstance, Peter was dedicated, enthusiastic, and realistic in helping me meet tight deadlines and demonstrated a true commitment to helping me achieve my goals.

I wholeheartedly enjoyed my experience working with Peter and recommend Peter to anyone seeking to enhance their application and maximize their potential. Beyond being a sincere individual, Peter’s guidance and support are invaluable assets in navigating the competitive admissions process.

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