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Machmud is a bright, sharp thinker with a big heart. He is an expert at setting ambitious - but achievable - goals. And he always encourages the people around him to push themselves, while also reminding them to take of themselves as well. Given his years of experience in law, at the highest levels of government, and in various forms of public service, Machmud has a lot of wisdom to share - especially when it comes to critical thinking, networking, writing, and developing/achieving strategic goals. But Machmud is not only a teacher - he is an excellent listener, as well. He demonstrates a genuine passion for learning about the people he works with - their stories, their goals, and how they can become the best version of themselves. I’m lucky to have considered Machmud a trusted adviser over the course of my own career.

To put it simply, Nick is a generational talent when it comes to consulting. I first met Nick as a meager freshman in college. He took the time to meet with me personally and craft a path to break into consulting. Nick has not only been the most impactful mentor for my consulting career, but also an amazing friend to have in my corner. He is amazing at helping you see your potential, carve out a plan, and achieve it. I can’t recommend Nick enough as one of the top consulting coaches out there.

Celine was an awesome coach. She is a good listener and helped pull themes out of my stories to craft a compelling story for MBA admissions. She was also really helpful in helping me prepare for my business school interviews. For the Wharton TBD interview, she tweaked my pitch and gave me tips on the interactive process. She even had a template for me to use during the interview to stay organized which was super helpful.

Celine played an instrumental role in my acceptance to Wharton for Business School, my #1 choice. She came prepared for every meeting, had invaluable advice about what admissions was looking for, and helped focus my essays and resume. I highly recommend her!

Asha helped me navigate an entire spectrum of finance careers: we started by figuring out what was the best fit for my skills and interests and once we landed on IBD she helped me go from zero to 100 in less than a month! Asha's knack for unraveling my strengths and pinpointing my passion was a game-changer. She crafted a tailored strategy for my applications, making sure they screamed "investment banking material." And we adapted each one to the bank we were targeting together. A massive thanks to Asha for turning my finance career dreams into reality! She is the reason I landed a job which is truly a good fit for me and even managed to negotiate a higher salary!

Reuben is an incredibly kind and supportive mentor. As an undergraduate at Stanford interested in breaking into PM, I decided to reach out to Reuben for advice on how to prepare my application and search for roles. Reuben responded to my request for help in a very timely manner and with open arms, which I really appreciated as I didn't have any mentors who were PMs in the tech industry. I learned so much from my first few meetings with him about what the PM role looks like, how I should frame my experiences, and different sources I can use to search for open positions. Reuben helped me drastically improve my resume, which has helped me get 3x as many callbacks from entry-level PM programs. As I was interviewing for these roles, Reuben proactively offered to help me prepare with mock interviews and was very easy to work with to find a time that worked best for both of us. Reuben is an exceptional mentor who truly enjoys the work he's doing and is willing to help. I highly recommend enlisting him as a mentor and a friend who's done some amazing stuff and will only continue to do so in the future!

Hillary was incredibly helpful during my college application process. Not only was she extremely encouraging, but her writing and editing suggestions were incredible and thoughtful. I had a wonderful time working with her and highly recommend her!

Andy is the GOAT. The greatest MBA coach. PERIOD. This review does not exaggerate. Andy is a master at helping you find the most compelling version of your story, and bring it to life in its most powerful form. If your story is a block of marble, Andy is your Michelangelo to help you sculpt and polish it into a brilliant, sparkling masterpiece. If your story is a football team, Andy is your Taylor Swift to lead you to victory in the Superbowl. If your story is the Lord of the Rings, Andy is your Gandalf to guide you every step of the way on your perilous journey to reach magical lands. I am a reapplicant and was accepted to Stanford GSB in Round 1, 2023. I applied in Round 2 the year prior without a coach and was waitlisted at HBS, ding'ed at GSB. Like others, I was skeptical of the benefits of hiring a coach, especially considering my prior experiences with a career coach a year before, who constantly made me feel like I was on the clock and whose feedback was very generic. Having had the benefit of applying to MBA programs with and without an MBA coach, and also having experienced multiple flavors of coaches, I can tell you that the Andy difference is night and day. He is not only a great, attentive coach, but is extremely knowledgeable about the MBA process and a true wizard of storytelling. 1. As a reapplicant, we spent considerable time upfront exploring my life history to find right story to tell. Andy helped me to dive deep, asking questions, listening carefully and helping me uncover what truly mattered most, at my core. In hindsight, before Andy, I was really only scratching the surface in search of that answer. It was an emotional experience and as a benefit, I feel even more grounded in my day to day life having searched for and found greater meaning. 2. Andy cares deeply about your success. He is an expert who truly understands what top MBA schools are looking for and is a master of helping you through the application process. 3. Andy is a fantastic editor, with incredible literary skills and true gift for storytelling. He helped me to find the right story to tell (which is actually really, really difficult), and to bring it to life in the most genuine, authentic voice (even more difficult). And then, to cut it down, edit it, and polish it into its highest form. 4. Andy will help you avoid the not-so-obvious traps (that I inadvertently fell into and discovered after reviewing my first application with him). The MBA process is a mine-field, filled with hidden traps lurking at every step and Andy is your mine-sweeper, who's navigated hundreds, just like you, safely across the battlefield to promised land. 5. When I first hired Andy, the first thing I did was request post-mortem of my prior application. Andy kindly provided candid feedback, revealing just how off-track I actually went (to my complete surprise). There were numerous other "traps" that I fell into in my prior applications, completely unbeknownst to me. 6. Andy is incredibly patient and made himself abundantly available, both generous with his time and extremely thoughtful in his feedback. I never felt rushed or on the clock. 7. While Andy can be candid, he is equally kind, positive, and motivating. His intent, no matter what, is always positive and in your best interest. 8. Andy's support doesn’t just end after applications are done. He helped me through several mock interviews and provided insightful real-time feedback which made me feel much more confident and ready during real interviews. He even made himself available while he was on vacation for one last interview prep session. 9. As a bonus, Andy also has a wonderful sense of humor which helped make the process so much more fun!! If you're serious about getting into a top tier MBA school, hire Andy. I promise, you won't regret it. P.S. Andy, if you’re reading this, thank you. You’ve changed my life and I am forever grateful. ---Kyle

Lucas was a TREMENDOUS help for me in navigating the admissions process for Harvard Business School. Having served in the military prior to business school, I definitely did have a traditional business background. Lucas helped me find my narrative, shape so others could understand my journey, and gave me such helpful insight that helped me realize I WAS ready to tackle the rigors of business school. Very proud to say I graduated from Harvard Business in 2023, large in part because of the initial support and encouragement I got from Lucas!

I've got to give a huge shoutout to Asha – she's the real MVP! Her expertise in nailing interviews and breaking down LBO models was a game-changer, landing me not one, but three fantastic job offers. Asha's commitment to my growth was obvious – she didn't just give advice; she offered personalized feedback and shared insights that I don’t think I could have gotten anywhere else. Her support went beyond our scheduled sessions and she was always responsive and cheering me on and making sure I was ready for every step of the job hunt. If you're on the lookout for a coach who brings both strategy and technical know-how, Asha's your person. My success story is proof that her coaching is top-notch. Big thanks to Asha for making this journey not just successful but downright awesome! 🚀