About Neil

Hi, I'm Neil! Growing up in New Jersey, I wanted to go far from home for college... So I went all of 30 miles away to Princeton. After graduating, I worked at McKinsey, then went to Stanford for my MBA. Now, I work in private equity. When I was applying to college, I felt like a "typical" applicant. I was a strong academic student, but didn't feel like I was unique or had any special skills or attributes. However, I managed to put together an application that showcased what made me different, and got into 4 Ivy League schools, Duke, and UChicago. I found myself in the same situation applying to Stanford's MBA program: a former consultant trying to stand out. I worked so hard on my applications and was proud of the essays I wrote since they showed who I was, not just what I did. Along the way, I've developed differentiated insight into how to stand out from the crowd. At McKinsey, I was heavily involved in recruiting, resume review, and was interview-trained. And at Stanford, I was an admissions ambassador. I've helped many of my friends and clients get into great schools and get jobs they love. I'm excited to help you accomplish your life and career goals! If you're a college or MBA applicant looking to differentiate yourself from applicants with similar backgrounds... I was once in your shoes and can help you build a complete application package that helps you shine. If you're looking to break into competitive consulting firms, I have experience helping applicants excel at both personal and case interviews. Feel free to schedule a free consultation to determine if we’re a good fit to work together, and so we can develop a custom coaching plan for your needs. If you're in the Bay Area, I'm also happy to work with you in person. I live in San Francisco and outside of work you can find me playing basketball, reading sci-fi, and walking my 3-month old puppy named Magic.