Alex

Alex is a proud graduate of Stanford Graduate School of Business with an MBA in marketing and an International Global Management Certificate.

Alex continued his deep association with GSB over the course of his career by taking numerous executive education courses at the school. He also holds dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Northwestern University.

Over the years, Alex has helped many of his clients secure admits to HBS, GSB, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth, CBS, MIT, Haas, and multiple other Top-20 MBA programs. Many clients were admitted to multiple top schools while securing significant financial assistance packages. He has also successfully guided clients applying to Executive MBA and top 1-year MBA programs in the US and globally.

Over the course of his career, Alex has advised numerous individuals on top MBA program selection, admission strategy, and essay writing. In addition, Alex has also helped countless professionals to develop and improve their resumes and position themselves for key positions in the industry. Building on his strong Stanford connection, Alex has served as an alumni undergraduate candidate interviewer for Stanford University.

Alex has had a distinguished international career in the hi-tech industry, focusing on product management, marketing, business development and alliance management. He has spent considerable time working and living in Europe and has traveled extensively worldwide, gaining deep knowledge of and appreciation of multiple other cultures.He is bilingual and proficient in several additional languages.

Alex is a talented writer with articles published in various publications and online forums. He takes special pride in and relishes the challenge of helping aspiring MBA school candidates reach their dreams by crafting the most impactful, powerful applications to gain admission to top business schools of their choice.

Selected Testimonials

Accepted into Kellogg with Scholarship!

I feel so lucky to have paired with Alex. Time and my low GMAT score were significant detriments, but Alex made it work since I got accepted to Kellogg!

He is highly knowledgeable and helped me curate an application that overcame my low GMAT and highlighted my leadership skills and international experience. Alex was motivating and answered all my burning questions throughout the excruciatingly stressful process. He is also a phenomenal editor who helped me polish my essays.

I truly believe he was instrumental in helping me overcome my low GMAT and tailoring a story to showcase that I’m more than just my GMAT score. My sincerest gratitude to Alex!

Accepted into Ross MBA

As a nontraditional applicant to business school (physician looking to make a career pivot), I was coming into the process with some knowledge, but knowing I may need someone with more expertise to help me stand out. I was fortunate to be paired with Alex, who went above and beyond to ensure my success.

From the outset, Alex’s attentiveness and straight-shooting approach were invaluable in helping me secure admission to some of the top business schools in the country, including Kellogg, Ross, McCombs, and Kenan-Flagler. His in-depth knowledge of the application process and his ability to communicate effectively made me feel confident and well-prepared every step of the way. He was able to filter things down on a granular level to highlight my strengths and background. We went over each essay in detail to tailor them specifically and I know they would not have been nearly as compelling without his help.

What sets Alex apart from other consultants is not only his expertise in the admissions process but also his genuine commitment to his clients. He was always extremely responsive to my questions and concerns, providing prompt and clear answers that addressed my needs. I never felt rushed or dismissed; instead, I felt like I had a true partner who cared about my success and was willing to go the extra mile to help me achieve it.

Even after our official consulting period had ended, Alex continued to follow up with me multiple times, assisting me in the crucial decision-making process of which school to choose. This level of dedication and personal involvement is rare to find in today’s fast-paced, results-driven world, and it speaks volumes about Alex’s character and his resolve to help his clients succeed. Ultimately I chose Michigan Ross, Go Blue!

I cannot recommend Alex highly enough as an MBA consultant for anyone seeking expert guidance and support in their business school journey. He is not only an attentive and responsive professional but also a genuine and compassionate individual who truly goes above and beyond to help his clients reach their goals. Thanks to Alex, I have the incredible opportunity to study at a top-tier business school and embark on a life-changing new chapter in my career.

Accepted into Stanford GSB

Received admissions offer from Stanford. Alex is an amazing consultant. His guidance and advice was instrumental in helping me navigate the application process. He helped me shape my application strategy and put my best foot forward for the ad-com. I was also well prepared for the mock interview because of Alex.

Accepted into Kellogg MBA

Alex was extremely diligent and responsive. I am confident that I put the best application together that I possibly could have with his help. He is very responsive and I was able to submit applications weeks before they were due. He was always able to be realistic, while at the same time keeping me confident in my own abilities and candidacy.

Accepted into Stanford GSB

Given Alex’s aligned background, mutual interest, and wealth of knowledge about the application process, I felt like I had won the lottery from our initial fit interviews!

At the start, I remember feeling very vulnerable and uncertain of what I put to paper, but Alex was tremendously reassuring and supportive in helping bring my story to light. From there, I spent very intentional time connecting my lived experiences together in a few first-draft essays. With every draft (15+), Alex provided seamless, timely feedback that allowed me to continue my momentum. Throughout the process, he was extremely communicative, available, and honest. I found that these are the three most important attributes that a candidate can find in a consultant!

Ultimately, Alex was a fantastic sounding board helping me bring to light a holistic picture of my lived experiences and allowing them come to life in a coherent application. His excitement when I was accepted to the programs of my dreams was genuinely felt, and I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with someone who believed in me. I don’t feel that I would have had the confidence to be so vulnerable in my application about the things I shared without Alex instilling confidence by rooting for me along the way.

In summary, I cannot recommend Alex enough to future applicants, and I am tremendously grateful for the chapter that lies ahead! You will be in good hands.

Accepted to MIT Sloan Fellows

Alex was my main partner in choosing the right strategy for mid-career professionals and executing it for my applications. Thanks to Alex, I was able to submit three applications in a very short time (about a month) and was admitted to 2 out of 3 programs.

Although we had an 11-hour time difference, we were able to perfectly and efficiently interact online like in a ping pong game – one full iteration every day and the reply the next morning; thus keeping our progress at a constant fast pace. I have chosen the MIT SFMBA program and would like to strongly recommend Alex to mid-career candidates.

Accepted to Stanford, HBS and MIT

Received an admissions offer from GSB/HBS, as well as MIT. Alex was fantastic in helping me navigate the entire process. I can’t thank him enough.

It’s very difficult to know where to begin when starting the MBA application process. Alex was great at helping me figure out how to weave together my (very) non-traditional experiences and develop a compelling narrative.

Alex spent a significant amount of 1-on-1 time helping me with my applications, and preparing me to succeed. Alex is highly dedicated. He answered all my (sometimes anxiety-driven) questions on calls, and even took the time to set up an additional reviewer to provide some additional insights and feedback for my final GSB essay. Overall, Alex is a consummate professional, as well as a great strategic advisor, partner, mentor, and friend in the (often stressful) admissions process.

I highly recommend Alex and could not have gotten into GSB or HBS without his help. Alex is an amazing consultant, and truly changed my life.

Accepted to CBS with scholarship

As a candidate who failed to secure an interview from any of the schools I applied to last year, I came to Alex with my confidence historically low.

Working with Alex is a smooth, demanding, and satisfactory experience. He encouraged me and helped me stand out among the over-representative candidate pool. Needless to praise his skills of writing and editing, I was impressed by his extraordinary humbleness and decisiveness. There was no politics working with Alex and the entire process was efficient and effective.

I would recommend Alex to every candidate, especially to those who face dilemmas and need plans tailored to tackle them. Alex will give you peace of mind during the daunting MBA application process.

Accepted to Kellogg and UC Berkeley Haas

In addition to being professional on application, Alex is a strategic, organized and super responsive mentor. Working with him has been more than pleasant and perspectives on my profile, and most importantly, helped me stand out among other candidate beneficial. He guided me to set up the overall game plan and timeline, and provided insider views of some extremely competitive programs.

His vast experience with past cases over the years also gave me unique angles to view certain challenges, and he went beyond expectation to answer of any of my questions. Needless to mention, Alex has amazing editing skills and did a fantastic job translating my engineering achievements into the language of business.

Accepted to Wharton and MIT

I wanted to share that Alex was exceptional. Kind, thoughtful, and personalized in both the feedback and approach he took. He has my highest recommendation.

Accepted to GSB MSx

I couldn’t have asked for a better MBA consultant. Alex is one of the most professional individuals I have the pleasure of working with over my 12-year career. He was personally invested through the whole process and brought his considerable skills and expertise in each step of the application. His partnership helped to showcase my accomplishments and my personal story to its fullest. Even then, just by working with him, I was able to improve on my personal communication skills and bring that back to how I communicate at work and at a personal level.

Alex was a partner whom I could completely trust and rely on throughout the application process. He was responsive and would usually reply within a few hours. He worked with me on the deadlines and was available whenever I needed him. He added a personal touch as well, checking in on me and my recovery when I fell sick during the application process. Thinking back, I’m just floored by the level of effort and passion he brought in every stage of the application. Based on his dedication, I know it is not just a job to him, but a role where he is personally invested to help you achieve your goals.

Alex is someone whom I am honored to partner with and hope to continue a friendship with even after my application process. I applied to the Stanford GSB MSx program and it was a moonshot for me given how challenging it is to enter the program and how I had only three weeks to prepare the application, obtain letters of recommendations and study for the GRE. Yet, with Alex’s help, I was able to overcome all these and obtain an admissions offer from the Stanford GSB. Thank you, Alex!

Accepted to Chicago Booth, Kellogg, Yale SOM, and UT Austin

It is difficult for me to imagine what the state of my applications would be without the help of Alex. Alex was most beneficial in the most important aspect of the application, crafting the story. Alex was collaborative in brainstorming sessions and provided objective and necessary feedback, continuing the discussion until we both felt confident. Alex’s feedback on essay drafts was also very constructive. I applied to a large number of schools and Alex’s organized and strategic mindset helped us meticulously work through each application and ensure we were tracking to meet deadlines.

When interviews came around, Alex provided me with a scouting report for each school and conducted mock interviews which helped me come relaxed and prepared on the day of the interviews. I would highly recommend Alex to anyone applying to MBA schools as he is extremely knowledgeable of the application process, especially when it comes to tailoring essays to different schools/audiences, and he is a “straight shooter” that will be honest and upfront because he knows what is needed for success in this process. Thanks, Alex!

Accepted to HBS

After interviewing multiple different consultants as I started my MBA process, I was underwhelmed at what I had found. Then I met Alex. Alex was kind, attentive, eloquent, and immediately got to work in our intro call at pulling the important parts out of my story. In a few short meetings, I had done more in terms of forming my story than I could have ever done alone. As applications started, Alex was with me (and I mean really with me) through every step of the way. When I got interviews at both Stanford and Harvard, he organized separate mock interviews for each even though he was not required. I’ll be honest, applying to an MBA program is brutally hard and your consultant won’t do all the work for you. But if you want a consultant who is the cream of the crop and will do all he can to elevate your application to the next level, go with Alex!

Accepted to Wharton MBA

Alex is fantastic. Even after doing my own research, it was difficult to know where to begin. Alex helped me get everything on the table so that I could start constructing my story for the AdComs. He was extremely helpful in establishing a timeline to keep me on track and accountable. He’s also extremely familiar with how the AdCom of each school thinks and what they’re looking for, which helped me to uniquely tailor my essays for each school. He was a great sounding board for ideas as I was starting to write my essays, and helped tremendously as I sharpened and refined the final product. By the end, the quality of my application was far beyond what I would have been capable of producing alone.

Accepted to Stanford GSB

I got admitted! Thank you so much for your guidance. You identified my weak spots very well and gave actionable feedback. Your interview prep was extremely helpful!

Accepted to HBS and Wharton (with full scholarship)

Great news! I was accepted to HBS today! Thank you thank you thank you for all you did throughout this process. I’m so grateful for all the late night calls and last minute edits you provided. You have been an invaluable partner starting from the brainstorming process all the way through. Responsiveness has been great, I couldn’t ask for more there.

I got a “yes” from Wharton as well. Per my note on Tuesday, I’ll be attending HBS. Thanks again for everything! Your responsiveness has exceeded my expectations!

Accepted to Chicago Booth

Going into the MBA application process, I was struggling to synthesize the different experiences of my professional and personal life into a cohesive and natural story. Alex stepped in and was extremely helpful in helping me build my story. We went through an exhaustive list of experiences and brainstormed on whether each experience deserved some essay “real estate.”

More importantly, Alex helped me uncover some experiences that I originally thought were unimportant, that turned out to be a powerful, core element of my essay story. Alex also helped me understand how admission officers think, which in turn helped me tailor the language of my essays and application for an admission officer reader, and ensure that I didn’t go on irrelevant tangents.

Overall, I was very satisfied with the experience and recommend Alex to any prospective MBA candidate – the investment is well worth it.

Accepted to UCLA MBA and Columbia

I had initially reached out to Alex for essay support and was pleased to find that he was an attentive, knowledgeable consultant. I came to him with what I felt were relatively solid drafts, and he helped me hone in on my strongest “key points.”

He gave me quite a bit of advice about how to craft my essays with respect to word limits, as well as information on each school’s general admissions process. Additionally, he followed up with me afterward and offered very earnest and sincere congratulations when he found out I had been accepted to every program I had applied to.

Accepted to MIT Sloan, London Business School and Columbia

Alex is an excellent MBA consultant. He is an attentive, responsive, honest, reliable and talented writer. I decided to apply to an unusually wide range (~10) of schools within a few weeks of the R1 deadlines. Given my limited budget and the number of schools I was applying to, I asked him to help primarily with my essays (as opposed to the full package). Alex was very understanding and helped me develop a plan that fit within my budget and timeline.

At every point in the process, I felt that he prioritized my applications and made himself readily available. He knows the Admissions process thoroughly and helped me develop a narrative around my personal and professional life to highlight all of my unique attributes. He is also an excellent writer and helped me adjust my writing style to get all of my key points across more clearly and efficiently.

As a testament to his excellent guidance, I was accepted into my top choice program (after being waitlisted and subsequently denied the year prior)! Highly recommend.

Accepted to Kellogg MBA

Thank you for the edits Alex. The resume and the essay look great and flow perfectly! THANK YOU very much for helping me prepare an application that I am proud to submit!

Accepted into Stanford MSx

Got into Stanford! Thank you, couldn’t have done it without you. Words can’t express the gratitude I feel towards you for your help throughout this process.