The MBA Exchange

PoetsAndQuants.com - "Wharton May Add New Admissions Test"

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:15:28 GMT

Deborah Garcia

Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:46:32 GMT

An MBA graduate from the NYU Stern School of Business, Ms. Garcia has worked extensively with international and minority applicants. While at Stern, she served as an Admissions Ambassador, interacting with applicants and visitors. Additionally she was a Teaching Fellow in advanced strategy and statistics & data analysis and co-editor-in-chief of The Stern Opportunity newspaper. Her contributions to the university community led to her receive the prestigious NYU President's Award. Since graduating, Ms. Garcia has interviewed applicants for admission and advised them on overall positioning, essay writing and interview preparation. Prior to business school, she was an engineer designing manufacturing equipment. Post-MBA, Ms. Garcia transitioned into strategy consulting for top-tier global pharmaceutical companies. She earned her Bachelor of Applied Science in Environmental / Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Waterloo. Ms. Garcia has lived in the United States, Canada, Singapore and Trinidad.

Abhilash Padival

Wed, 28 Mar 2012 19:48:00 GMT

An MBA graduate of the Indian School of Business (ISB), Mr. Padival majored in analytical finance, strategy and leadership. He was a member of the Student Application Review Committee and subsequently has helped numerous individuals gain admission to top-tier business schools in the US, Canada, Asia and Europe. Mr. Padival’s professional experience includes corporate strategy and investment banking with exposure to the IT, utilities, automotive, aerospace, telecommunication, transportation, and business process outsourcing sectors including entities in India, Spain and Latin America. At Infosys, he worked with board members and senior management implementing key strategic initiatives. Before that, he was instrumental in launching agribusiness startups. Mr. Padival earned his Bachelor of Engineering, Information Science degree from NMAMIT with First Class distinction. He was an award-winning competitive swimmer.

Matthew Salazar

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:33:16 GMT

An MBA graduate of the Haas School of Business at University of California at Berkeley, Mr. Salazar served the admissions office interviewing applicants and interacting with newly admitted students as a Haas Student Ambassador. His professional experience includes product management, consulting, and business development roles with digital media and technology companies. Immediately prior to attending business school, he served as a consultant at an economic and financial consulting firm. Mr. Salazar also worked on a social venture project in Ghana. He was an Adjunct Instructor, and earned a Bachelor’s degree with high honor in Economics at University of California at Berkeley.

Moshe Sarfaty

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:12:28 GMT

An MBA graduate of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Mr. Sarfaty was a member of the Dean’s Students Admissions Committee and an Admission Fellow reviewing applications and interviewing candidates. His academic concentrations were Analytic Finance and Economics. While attending Booth, Mr. Sarfaty was a member of the Investment Banking Group and served as a Research Assistant to Professor Randall Krosner, former Governor of the Federal Reserve System. Mr. Sarfaty has worked in trading and equity product development for Barclays and Deutsche Bank. His professional experience also spans the hedge fund, software and transportation industries as well as serving with distinction as a military officer. Mr. Sarfaty’s SEC licenses include Series 7, 63 and 55. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from Tel Aviv University with a dual major in computer science and economics.

Linda Yu

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:00:24 GMT

An MBA graduate from the Tuck School of Business, Ms. Yu was a member of the Admissions Advisory Committee, interviewing prospective MBA students on behalf of Tuck. She has worked extensively with international students as an admissions consultant. Ms. Yu’s professional background includes online marketing in the travel sector, financial services at PricewaterhouseCoopers, retail at Target Corporation, and brand management at General Mills, all in the U.S., as well as agency-side marketing in China. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with honors from University of California, Berkeley. Ms. Yu is conversant in Mandarin and Shanghai dialect.

Milana Khodorkovskaya

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:15:57 GMT

An MBA graduate of NYU Stern School of Business, Ms. Khodorkovskaya concentrated on marketing, finance, leadership and change management. She served as Teaching Fellow for MBA, EMBA and JD courses and participated in the winning team in the "Battle of the Brands" competition. Ms. Khodorkovskaya's professional background spans product marketing, asset management, and investment advisory. She serves as a career coach to Stern undergraduate students and young entrepreneurs. Prior to earning her MBA degree, Ms. Khodorkovskaya graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in finance from Pace University. She is fluent in Russian.

Chicago Tribune - "I Just Work Here"

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:56:28 GMT

International Business Times - "Online Branding Strategy When Applying to Grad School"

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:50:51 GMT

Fortune - "Rejected: Foreign MBA Applicants Face Major Hurdles"

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:41:00 GMT

PoetsAndQuants.com - How to Overcome a Low GMAT Score

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 20:35:19 GMT

Kai Brown

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:10:49 GMT

An MBA graduate of Stanford Graduate School of Business, Ms. Brown has advised applicants through the admissions process reporting to the GSB Admissions staff. In addition, she has coached both first- and second-year MBA students on internships and job interviews, helping them package and polish their candidacies. Ms. Brown started her career as a neurobiologist in France and then joined pharmaceuticals industry leader Merck & Co., Inc. as a biologist. After receiving her MBA education at Stanford, she worked in business development as a licensing executive at various biotech companies in California. Ms. Brown graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and earned a master’s degree in biotechnology at Columbia University.

Financial Times - "One Application Fits All: MBA and EMBA"

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:47:24 GMT

Rangena Hotaki

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:35:21 GMT

An MBA graduate of Harvard Business School, Ms. Hotaki has assisted numerous applicants in gaining acceptance into highly selective MBA and JD programs. Experienced in strategy and management consulting, Ms. Hotaki has been employed by Accenture & Booz Allen Hamilton with a focus on the telecommunications, technology, financial services, civil and federal industries. She also has worked in the retail sector, as owner/operator of a successful Domino’s Pizza franchise, and conducted strategic planning for luxury brand Coach. Passionate about global community service, Ms. Hotaki provides pro-bono management consulting to non-profit organizations and business expertise to women’s entrepreneurship and advocacy institutions. She earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and Spanish from the University of Virginia.

U.S.News - "MBA Degree Seeker Can Receive Help Managing Their Online History"

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 20:59:49 GMT

Bloomberg Businessweek - "When College Says Yes But B-School Says No"

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:46:42 GMT

Wall Street Journal - "Looking for an Edge"

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:03:43 GMT

Maria Spaulding

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:20:29 GMT

An MBA graduate of Harvard Business School, Ms. Spaulding has helped numerous applicants gain acceptance into highly selective MBA programs; she leverages her marketing background and branding expertise to help clients position themselves competitively. Ms. Spaulding's diverse professional background includes marketing, asset management and investment banking. She has helped develop iconic brands such as Ritz, Planters and Gorton's. Prior to business school, she worked in equity underwriting and M&A for JPMorgan. Deeply committed to community service, Ms. Spaulding has served as president of a non-profit board and conducted business and professional development seminars. She holds a bachelor of arts degree from Columbia University, where she majored in economics and history. Ms. Spaulding is conversant Spanish and Portuguese.

CNN/Money - "Wharton admissions: As elitist as you'd expect?"

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:35:16 GMT

Krithika Gunasekaran

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 23:12:56 GMT

An MBA graduate of the Kellogg School of Management, Ms. Gunasekaran served on the student admissions committee and made recommendations for admission. Following business school, she continued to interview and assess applicants as an alumni interviewer working directly with the admissions staff. Ms. Gunasekaran has worked in brand management and product management roles at top companies such as Kraft Foods, Abbott Laboratories and Johnson & Johnson. Her industry experience spans across the consumer packaged goods and healthcare sectors in both multinational companies as well as small startups. Ms. Gunasekaran graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a bachelor of science degree in business administration and management information systems. To date, she has lived in the US, India, Scotland, England, Saudi Arabia and Canada.

WGN Radio Chicago - "Why a Top MBA?" Interview with The MBA Exchange

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:20:55 GMT

Avnish Patel

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:37:29 GMT

An MBA graduate of Columbia Business School, Mr. Patel has advised a range of business school applicants targeting top MBA programs. His professional experience spans private equity at Audax Group, investment banking at Credit Suisse and Goldman Sachs, and management consulting at Monitor Group. He also co-founded an online art retailer as well as a health & wellness food company. Mr. Patel is authoring a series of books on getting jobs in finance and professional services. He earned his bachelor of science degree in business administration magna cum laude from the Haas School of Business at University of California at Berkeley. Mr. Patel is a tri-citizen of the US, UK and Canada.

Rafael Chang

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:15:21 GMT

An MBA graduate of The Wharton School, majoring in strategic management and entrepreneurship, he was executive vice president of the Sales Club, vice president of the Greater China Club, and a performer in the Wharton International Cultural Show. Mr. Chang interviewed applicants on behalf of Wharton and has advised successful MBA applicants on essay writing, interview preparation and overall positioning. His professional background includes project management and strategic consulting in Brazil, China and the US, spanning the telecommunications, oil & gas, biometrics, retail, non-profit and public services industries. Past employers include Roche Pharmaceuticals. Mr. Chang earned his bachelor of administration degree at Fundacao Getulio Vargas (FGV) in Brazil and completed management courses at HEC Paris and University of Texas at Austin. He is fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and Mandarin.

Lauren Lehner

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:15:35 GMT

An MBA graduate of the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, Ms. Lehner served on the Student Admissions Committee where she reviewed applicants and made recommendations for admission. Following business school, she was an alumni interviewer for MBA applicants. Professionally, Ms. Lehner has worked at American Express, in both marketing and human resources, recruiting MBA and undergraduate students into the company. Prior to attending business school, she worked in IT and management consulting for IBM and PricewaterhouseCoopers. Ms. Lehner graduated from Washington University in St. Louis with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

BNET/CBS Interactive - Choosing an MBA Admissions Consultant

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:07:32 GMT