Skyler A. | MBA Coach

Skyler A.

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Former Chicago Booth AdCom with acceptances to almost every M7 school!

Studied at Northwestern University

Works at Adams Admissions Consulting

Admissions Committee Experience

Available Monday at 3:00 PM UTC

Usually responds within 18 hours

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Skyler’s MBA Qualifications

Coaches professionally

100+ people coached for MBA

Skyler has helped clients get into these schools:

As the former Associate Director of Admissions at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Skyler has a deep understanding of what it takes to stand out in a competitive applicant pool. During his time at UofC, he also oversaw the admissions process for the highly selective Civic Scholars Program, meaning he also has a unique expertise in advising non-traditional candidates. Skyler's coaching has helped candidates gain acceptance to every M7 business school, including Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton. With a personalized approach, he ensures each client strategically positions their unique strengths and goals to maximize their chances of success. Whether you are targeting top-tier programs or need guidance on crafting a compelling narrative, Skyler’s insider perspective and proven results make him an invaluable partner in your MBA journey.

Skyler can help with:

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Editing

Recommendations

Interviews

Ding Analysis

Waitlist Strategy

School Selection

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

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Work Experience

Co-founder & CEO

Adams Admissions Consulting

March 2024 - Present

Adams Admissions Consulting is a premier admissions consulting firm that provides high-level support to students and families as they navigate the admissions process. Adams Admissions Consulting is also committed to supporting first-generation, low-income students through its First Acceptance Program.

Director

Independent MBA Admissions Coach

November 2023 - Present

ACCEPTANCES INCLUDE: CHICAGO BOOTH, MIT SLOAN, YALE SOM NORTHWESTERN KELLOGG, UVA DARDEN, COLUMBIA BUSINESS SCHOOL, AND DUKE FUQUA. Provide hands-on guidance and support to clients throughout the MBA application process, including resume development, essay editing, interview preparation, and overall application strategy, ensuring alignment with their academic and career goals. Provide meticulous editing and proofreading services for clients' application materials, including essays, resumes, recommendation letters, and other supplementary documents, ensuring clarity, coherence, and adherence to admissions standards. Conduct comprehensive assessments of clients' backgrounds, experiences, and aspirations to develop tailored application strategies that highlight their unique strengths and differentiate them in the competitive admissions landscape. Review and critique clients' application materials with meticulous attention to detail, offering constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement to enhance clarity, coherence, and persuasiveness. Collaborate closely with clients to refine their personal narratives and articulate compelling stories that resonate with admissions committees, drawing on deep expertise in storytelling techniques and persuasive communication. Stay abreast of best practices and emerging trends in MBA admissions, continuously refining consulting methodologies and approaches to deliver maximum value and impact to clients.

Admissions Consultant

Solomon Admissions

January 2022 - November 2023

ACCEPTANCES INCLUDE: MIT (RD), BERKELEY, AND CARNEGEIE MELLON. Conduct comprehensive assessments of students' academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and career aspirations to provide tailored guidance and advice for the college admissions process. Formulate personalized college application strategies, including selection of suitable universities, essay topic brainstorming, and recommendation letter guidance, maximizing students' chances of acceptance. Provide guidance and feedback on college application essays, ensuring clarity, coherence, and a compelling narrative that resonated with admissions committees. Stay abreast of evolving admissions trends, policies, and procedures, providing up-to-date information to students for a competitive advantage in the college admissions process. Adhere to ethical guidelines and industry standards while providing guidance to students, ensuring integrity and transparency in the admissions consulting process.

Associate Director, Admissions

The University of Chicago

September 2021 - August 2023

Admissions Committee Experience

Read, evaluated and rendered admission decisions for over 100 Chicago Booth candidates each year. Oversee the admissions process the Chicago Booth Civic Scholars Program, which provides full-tuition scholarships to non-profit and government professionals. Collaborated with stakeholders across campus including faculty members, advancement team members, and the Neubauer Foundation to create a cohort of 10-15 scholars per year. Oversaw Admissions Interview Committee of 130 admissions volunteers, including evaluating applications, creating and implementing appropriate trainings, and serving as main point-of-contact for admissions interviews.