The MBA Exchange

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

Will Chapman

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:43:50 GMT

Mr. Chapman earned his MBA degree from London Business School. Subsequently he was selected by the London admissions team to interview and assess applicants from various professional and academic backgrounds. Also admitted to INSEAD, Mr. Chapman's prior professional experience was in management consulting for Accenture; he served blue-chip retail and healthcare clients in the UK and Germany. Mr. Chapman also worked in venture capital and new venture development in the internet and cleantech sectors. His private equity, restructuring and turnaround experience centers on the retail industry. Mr. Chapman earned a master's degree from Oxford University. A UK citizen, he has travelled to more than 40 countries and speaks conversational French and business German.

PoetsAndQuants.com - How to Select An MBA Admissions Consultant

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:11:07 GMT

Forte Foundation - MBA Forum Offers Women Advice & Answers

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:30:37 GMT

Matthew Stephenson

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 20:58:14 GMT

An MBA graduate of The Wharton School, Mr. Stephenson served as an Admissions Fellow assessing applications and interviewing applicants on behalf of the Admissions Office. Majoring in entrepreneurial management, he earned a Joseph Wharton Fellowship based on academic, professional and civic achievement. Mr. Stephenson began his career as an analyst in credit risk management at Goldman Sachs covering the credit derivative and mortgage-backed securities product lines. Next, he joined educational non-profit Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) to manage their sales and trading internship program. He has founded a successful online network for professionals. His international business experience includes working in the Caribbean. Mr. Stephenson holds a bachelor's degree in finance and information systems from the NYU Stern School of Business, where he earned the Madame CJ Walker Award for Entrepreneurial Achievement for co-founding a profitable apparel business. He is conversant in Spanish.

Jonathan Harari

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:03:42 GMT

Mr. Harari is an MBA graduate from The Wharton School, where he served as an Admission Fellow evaluating applications and interviewing candidates. Majoring in business & public policy, he was awarded a Joseph Wharton Fellowship and organized the annual Warren Buffett Trek. Mr. Harari's hedge fund, investment banking and asset management experience includes JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs. He also co-launched an equity hedge fund in Singapore foused on Southeast Asian equities. Mr. Harari has been a guest lecturer and volunteer at non-profit Year Up helping young urban adults to attain their highest potential. He earned his bachelor's degree in finance and accounting at NYU's Stern School of Business. A native of France, Mr. Harari has lived on three continents, traveled to more than 20 countries, and is fluent in French.

Amy Blumkin

Mon, 30 May 2011 19:07:07 GMT

An MBA graduate of Harvard Business School, Ms. Blumkin reviewed applications at HBS as an admissions counselor and served as an advisor for prospective students. She worked extensively in strategic marketing and professional development, including sales and marketing positions within AT&T, Salomon Brothers, American Express and the Walt Disney Company. Ms. Blumkin has interacted with diverse groups including women, undergraduates and athletes through the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) and the Forte Foundation. She has served as a consultant to the GMAC (Graduate Management Admissions Council) and was chosen as a panelist for the Columbia Women in Business Annual Conference. Ms. Blumkin earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree and the University of Vermont, where she was also an admissions counselor.

Melinda Mathias-Porter

Tue, 31 May 2011 01:22:19 GMT

Ms. Mathias-Porter has been affiliated with The MBA Exchange since 1999. Prior to that, she worked in editing and document production at McKinsey & Company, Inc., Chicago. Ms. Mathias-Porter orchestrates a number of key processes for the organization, reporting to the managing director. Previously, she was primary interface between MBA Exchange consultants and editors, initiating improvements and facilitating work flow for client deliverables. She holds a Certificate in Basic Manuscript Editing from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University where she majored in English and Journalism.

Seth Gilmore

Sat, 21 May 2011 17:11:38 GMT

An MBA graduate of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, Seth Gilmore has supported a range of business school candidates and advised scores of successful applicants on essay writing, interview preparation and overall positioning. At Tuck, Mr. Gilmore supported the Director of MBA Admissions on matriculant research and data analysis. His professional background includes management roles at The New York Times as well as real estate sales. Mr. Gilmore's entrepreneurial background includes founding two companies in the US and co-founding one in India. He has advised other entrepreneurs in Europe, South Africa and Bangladesh, and helped organize a national conference for LGBT MBAs. Mr. Gilmore graduated with a bachelor's degree from Denison University summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa, and was awarded the Presidential Medal, his alma mater's highest honor.