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I could not speak more highly of Jonathan. I felt a bit lost as I was transitioning out of investment banking and looking for new opportunities. I immediately contacted Jon who took the time to thoroughly understand my interests, strengths, and goals so he could provide a list of ideas on potential career paths that were completely tailored to me. After lengthy discussions, I decided to pursue a role in Corporate Development. Jon guided me through every step of the recruitment process - including resume building, interview and case study preparation, and networking tips. He even gave me several mock interviews so that he could provide feedback in real time. Jon’s approach directly landed me several job offers and I’m starting at my dream job next week. Jon provides unmatched support during the job hunt. He makes himself available whenever you have questions, need feedback, or just need someone to be in your corner during what can be a stressful process. You can count on him for honest feedback and tangible strategies to achieve your career aspirations. If / when I ever am on the lookout for a new job - I will 100% be contacting Jon!

I cannot recommend Jonathan enough! He came to my rescue when I was two years out of school working in consulting and wanted to pursue a career in equity research. Jonathan’s deep knowledge of the finance sector was immediately apparent. What truly sets Jonathan apart is his personalized approach. He took the time to understand my strengths, interests, and career goals, then tailored his advice specifically to me. His guidance on resume crafting, interview preparation, and networking strategies was spot-on and directly led to me landing my dream position at a boutique equity research firm. Throughout the job search process, his support in me was unwavering. Jonathan was always available to answer questions, provide encouragement, and offer constructive feedback. Additionally, Jonathan shared insider tips on professional development, industry etiquette, and how to navigate office politics – information that has proven invaluable in my new role. I can confidently say that working with Jonathan has been the best investment of my career to date!

Jon is an incredible coach who helped me successfully navigate the investment banking recruiting process from a non-core school. I met Jon as a first-year student at SUNY Binghamton after joining the school’s Finance Society. Jon became a mentor to me immediately and helped me outline an action plan for the next four years, with clear key milestones I needed to hit to secure the post-college job I desired. He was with me each step of the way, helping me craft my resume, connecting me with industry professionals, and preparing me for interviews. After landing an offer, my first call was to Jon to discuss how to navigate the decision to sign. Jon has been a mentor to me for over seven years and has continued to help me navigate my career post-college.

I worked with Derek over a span of two months to prepare for various FP&A interviews. He was very knowledgeable about FP&A, thoughtful, and provided lots of actionable advice during each session. Derek was very supportive and responsive throughout my prep period, and I ended up with several great offers as a result of working with him!

Jonathan provided invaluable advice when I was thinking through which career I wanted to pursue after graduation and when I was thinking about next steps after my first job. He also provided mock interviews and interview prep guidance, which prepared me to succeed when I had opportunities to interview for.

Jonathan has proven to be an invaluable coach and mentor throughout my career in finance. He has a fantastic understanding of both the technical and behavioral sides of business, and does an excellent job of conveying this to hopeful applicants. He specifically helped me obtain a job as an investment banking analyst at Guggenheim Partners, as well as a job in middle market private equity ~two years after. I would recommend Jonathan to anyone hoping to break into, or further a career in finance.

Working with Reina on my MBA application was transformative. She helped me craft my experiences into compelling stories, and her guidance on thinking and writing has benefited me far beyond the application itself. Moreover, Reina's focus on precision and tailored messaging for each school built my confidence and ensured my success. She is organized, responsive, and committed to deadlines—qualities I greatly appreciated. Thanks to Reina, I achieved my dream of getting into a top MBA program. I highly recommend Reina to anyone seeking expert guidance on their MBA journey. She is an outstanding coach and a joy to work with!

This fall, I will be joining a T-3 law school. I’m confident I wouldn’t be in this position without Bill’s guidance and encouragement. As an international applicant, Bill was an invaluable resource throughout the entire application process—helping with test prep, school selection, drafting personal statements, and calming my nerves. Bill is knowledgable and experienced, but more importantly, he genuinely believes in me and wants me to succeed. Thanks to Bill, I have achieved things I never thought possible.

Jason is an amazing coach and mentor! When I initially applied to college, he helped me with my essays and applications. Honestly, I was a big procrastinator and often did my essays last minute. Despite this, he always completed editing my essays within 24 hours to ensure I submitted my applications on time, even though he had a lot on his plate. My twin sister also sought his help, and we both got into amazing colleges! I now attend UC Berkeley as a computer science major. He is such a patient, caring, understanding, and flexible mentor and coach. I also sought his help when I was applying to Berkeley Haas over the past two years. He was incredibly helpful and always went out of his way to ensure I was well-prepared. I will definitely recommend Jason to anyone and everyone and will reach out to him in the future when I apply for my master's, MBA, and other programs. Additionally, not only is he an amazing mentor, but he has also become a friend. Even after our time with applications was over, he emails me to check in and see how everything is going. I really enjoyed working with Jason, and he is an amazing person.

Ellen was such a wonderful coach. She really helped me share my story through my personal statement and interviews. She provided me so much support and encouragement, and I feel so grateful to have had her guidance throughout the whole process. I got accepted to my dream school, as well as a few others, and I feel that Ellen truly helped me shine in the application process. I 100% recommend Ellen!!