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Within our first few conversations it was evident that Vatsal is a diligent and compassionate person. After our first introductory session, evaluating my current situation and understanding, Vatsal promptly detailed the goals of each remaining session to help me keep track of my progress and plan accordingly. As impressive, and beneficial, as his proactiveness was, it is Vatsal's in-session transparency that really sets him apart from other coaches. Vatsal does not shy away from telling you what you need to hear, regardless of how tough it may be to digest at the time. This made each session more efficient and effective as we were able to attack the root of my problems; overall, accelerating my growth toward landing my consulting job. If you are looking for a hands-on teacher that skips the fluff and leverages proven techniques to help you level up, Vatsal is your guy.

I highly recommend David as a mentor and career coach. In my experience working with him, David has consistently demonstrated exceptional skills in guiding and supporting me in my career development. As my SEO Career coach, David helped me begin my career in finance, leading me towards a summer analyst offer at a top investment bank. In terms of his approach, he takes the time to understand your individual goals and challenges, and offers tailored advice that is both practical and inspiring. His ability to provide constructive feedback while maintaining a positive and encouraging demeanor is particularly noteworthy. Moreover, although I went through the SEO Career program almost 6 years ago, David has continued serve as a key mentor and was instrumental in helping me secure acceptances to both GSB and HBS. David has change my life for the better and I hope that if you get the opportunity to work with him you take it!

What makes Tosin such a strong coach is his empathy, in combination with, his strong education and work history. I worked with Tosin when I was deciding if I wanted to complete an MBA program. He did a great job chatting with me about the pros and cons, of this decision, based on my past experiences and future career goals. Tosin was so patient. No question was too small. He kindly answered every question I had and encouraged me too ask more. He was also extremely generous with his time. Overall Tosin is a great sounding board, a great motivator, extremely hardworking and has the track record to prove his skillset. I look forward to working him again when I officially apply to programs!

I initially met David three years ago when I reached out to him to seek advice for my then new venture. Out of everyone I spoke to for guidance, my interaction with David stood out. David has an incredible ability to see the bigger picture with clarity and break down next steps towards ones goals strategically and meticulously. It always amazes me how he’s able to dissect every situation. David has an intuitive understanding of people and of the world, and it results in some of the most accurate and helpful coaching. I’ve always found David’s advice to not only be immensely valuable to my career but also deeply sincere, authentic, and insightful for my own growth as an individual. I’m lucky to have met David, and incredibly grateful for everything he’s done for me. I can say with confidence my life would not be the same without his guidance and coaching.

Madeline has been an extraordinary thought partner and editor for me over the last few years! Her thought-provoking feedback challenges me to think about new avenues to communicate my points. She is diligent, extremely hard-working, and will bring the best out of anyone she helps! She has my highest recommendation!

Madeleine gave me the full package—listened to my story, honed my ability to translate my identity and my aptitudes onto the page, and got me into my dream program. While other coaches take the approach of molding their clients into boring, cut-and-dry, "perfect" candidate, Madeleine knows that's not what admission committees want. She helped me realize my unique strengths and perspective, a method that works and holds an impact that lasts well beyond the admissions cycle. I cannot recommend enough.

David was my coach when I was part of SEO’s Career program as an investment banking summer analyst at Morgan Stanley and he was instrumental in helping me convert my internship into a full-time offer. It’s rare to find people who come from humble beginnings and have successfully navigated the elite world of finance. He’s completely transparent, easy to open up to, and great at giving actionable advice based on his own experiences. I still often seek David’s guidance many years later. Couldn’t recommend him enough!

Max goes above and beyond in everything he does. When I was applying for IB internship and analyst roles, Max provided differentiated insight when workshopping my resume, "story", LinkedIn profile, and overall professional persona. He also grilled me on technicals, and excels in preparing his mentees for the hardball questions that thoroughly test your understanding of financial markets. He adeptly understands the soft and hard skills that are required for IB / PE recruiting, and is not afraid to give challenging advice that, while sometimes not easy to hear, is exactly what you need. I recommend Max wholeheartedly.

I have personally been impacted by Vatsal's contagious work ethic numerous times. Going through countless possible case study scenarios with him boosted my confidence during my interview process. Vatsal's tips on how to emphasize my strengths were invaluable and a direct correlation to me landing my position within my firm. The interviewer asked several of the exact questions we covered during our practice session and thanks to Vatsal's guidance, I was able to go into the interview feeling well prepared and at ease. I truly believe I would not have been considered for this position if not for his guidance and encouragement along the way. From spending time to explain key concepts I needed to learn, to giving me opportunities to take on new projects and showcase my abilities, Vatsal has been an invaluable part of my journey thus far. I will be forever grateful for the pivotal role Vatsal played in helping make this career milestone happen for me.

Max is an intelligent, driven, and dedicated titan in his field. He works until the job is done and throughly enjoys sharing his wealth of knowledge with others. He goes out of his way to mentor others, whether it's in music or finance, all areas he is exceptionally skilled at.