Rifat M.
5.0
12 MBA Acceptances | 4 Full Scholarships | Storytelling Expert
Studied at Harvard Business School
Worked at McKinsey & Company
Admissions Committee Experience
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Rifat’s MBA Qualifications
60+ people coached for MBA
Rifat has helped clients get into these schools:
Welcome to my profile! As a current MBA student at Harvard Business School and Admissions Fellow, I bring firsthand insights into the MBA admissions process. I am interested in coaching and mentoring because I have greatly benefited from mentors who have helped me with MBA application. I am therefore eager to pay it forward to others currently going through the application journey. The process can be overwhelming and I look forward to helping you throughout your journey by creating a customized approach. I have helped numerous friends and mentees apply to MBA programs successfully. My background: As a nontraditional applicant to MBA programs, I have successfully secured admissions to 12 top MBA programs, including 4 full-ride scholarships. Having successfully coached over 50 clients, I specialize in helping applicants craft compelling narratives and strategies to stand out. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality—reach out to start your journey today!
Rifat can help with:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Ding Analysis
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
About Rifat
I deeply believe in the power of education in changing someone's course of life -- I experienced this firsthand. I grew up in Bangladesh and moved to the U.S. when I was 12. I was fortunate to have received mentorship and support that changed my academic and career trajectory and was able to attend college on a full-ride scholarship. After building a career in investment banking, education, and social impact, I am now pursuing an MBA at HBS. I have been lucky to have received over 10 acceptances to top MBA schools and look forward to helping others achieve their academic and career ambitions!
Why do I coach?
I coach and mentor because I love playing a role in unlocking someone's potential. There's no joy greater than helping someone be their best self. I have had mentors and coaches who deeply impacted my life and I hope to do the same for others. For context, mentoring and coaching is a value deeply ingrained in me. I first mentored someone when I was 17 years old, over 10 years ago. I continued through being a Peer Tutor in college, where I won the "Tutor of the Year" award. I then became a teacher in Malaysia and also currently am a Peer Tutor for 1st year MBA courses at HBS. I have coached over 60 applicants with their graduate school admissions journey and believe that anyone can have a stellar and outstanding application with sufficient introspection and analyses. I will take the time to understand your profile and help you craft a narrative that is unique and will stand out - if this sounds like a good fit, please reach out!
Work Experience
Summer Associate
McKinsey & Company
2024 - 2024
Senior Consultant
FSG
2021 - 2023
English Teacher
Fulbright Association
2019 - 2019
Investment Banking Analyst
Mizuho
2016 - 2017
Rifat was also given offers to work at
Boston Consulting Group
Deloitte
Delta Air Lines
Education
Harvard Business School
MBA
2023 - 2025
Admissions Fellow
Emory University
Bachelor's Degree, Economics and French Studies
2012 - 2016
Admissions Committee Experience
21 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
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