Brandon H.
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HBS Grad | Rotational Program Interviewer | Trading Enthusiast
Studied at Harvard Business School
Works at Calpine
Not currently taking new clients
Brandon’s MBA Qualifications
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
I have a unique blend of experience and skills that make me a strong admissions consultant. First, I came from a non-traditional background with minimal initial support on MBA admissions and engaged with an admissions consultant to guide me through the process. This allows me to understand exactly what is needed to gain admission to top programs and understand exactly what you are feeling if not familiar with the process. Secondly, as an interviewer for my company's MBA program for both interns and full time hires, I understand exactly what companies are looking for when they evaluate MBA candidates. MBA programs care deeply about ensuring their graduates are gaining employment in their fields of choice so I have a unique perspective of seeing both sides of the admissions process: into a top MBA program and into a top career outcome.
Brandon can help with:
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
About Brandon
Everyone's story is unique and being able to craft a successful narrative to set yourself apart from the crowd to get into that top school or top job opportunity can be challenging. I know this firsthand. I came from a typical middle class family. My parents are not college educated. My dad is a plumber and my mom worked her way from an executive admin to head of payroll at her company after 40 years of service. While my parents are my role models and did everything they could to set me up for success, they did not have the experience or possess the knowledge to help me assess different career options or tell me how to get into a top business school. I had to learn this through my own personal experiences. I was born raised in Massachusetts who found a passion for sales and trading in the agriculture sector, allowing me to live in small Midwestern towns and create long lasting relationships with people who grew up with a completely different perspective. It was only through through this journey that I what set me apart and craft my own narrative.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I was not fortunate enough to have the mentorship from someone who had gone through either a school admissions process or job application process. My goal is to help level the playing field for those who may have a similar upbringing as me who just need support telling what makes them great.
Work Experience
Power Trading Associate
Calpine
June 2022 - Present
MBA Investment Analyst
Branch Venture Group
January 2021 - May 2022
Summer Consulting Intern
L.E.K. Consulting
June 2021 - August 2021
Oilseeds and Grain Trader
Archer-Daniels-Midland
June 2015 - July 2020
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA
2020 - 2022
Stevens Institute of Technology
Bachelors of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
2010 - 2015
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Brandon has helped Leland clients get into Harvard Business School