Columbia Business School Deferred Admit from Finance & Management Consulting Background Focused on helping candidates throughout the deferred MBA application process

Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from Michigan's Ross School of Business and extensive experience in top-tier companies like Google, Amazon, and Square, I bring a wealth of knowledge to help you navigate the MBA admissions process. My background as a Senior Program Manager at Google and a Supply Planning Manager at Square has equipped me with the strategic insights and leadership skills that top business schools seek. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality—reach out to get started!

I am an MBA mentor with several years of undergraduate and MBA coaching experience. I take a holistic approach to MBA coaching, seeking to leverage each of my student's unique strengths and experiences to create compelling applications with consistent themes. I structure my sessions by creating a detailed plan to help my students plan end-to-end, from initial brainstorming to final touches, then using our sessions to clarify objectives and brainstorm together. I have experience through several years of teaching students in MBA (traditional and deferred) and undergraduate application processes, work experience at Google and McKinsey (and others, as listed in my bio), and a Wharton deferred MBA acceptance. I have a special interest in supporting students in the deferred process and supporting students with a non-traditional background, like myself. If you're interested in working with me, please reach out to setup a free consultation call so we can see if we're a fit!

Welcome to my profile! I'm Joseph M. Kemp, JD, MBA, MSEd, the CEO & Founder of JMK & Co., a grad school admissions consultancy. A Little About Me: Ivy League Graduate JD & MBA Graduate from the #1 Public University in the Nation Master's in Education from the #1 Graduate School of Education in the Nation MBA & Master's Admissions at Carnegie Mellon University MBA Admissions Interviewer at the University of Michigan - Ross School of Business Awarded over $1.3 million in law school scholarships, awarded over $1.5 million in scholarships across the board BA & MBA fully covered 9+ Years as an Educator Fortune 500 Experience Big Tech Experience BigLaw Experience Worked with 100s of students 100s of interviews completed I have four degrees, including a BA, JD, MBA, and MS in Education. I graduated from CUNY, the University of Michigan, and the University of Pennsylvania and have helped many students land prestigious internships and get into grad school. We have a 100% law school acceptance rate, however, we cannot guarantee acceptance.

As an accepted candidate to the University of Chicago's prestigious deferred MBA program, I bring firsthand experience and insights into the application and interview process. My journey involved extensive preparation and coaching, through which I gained a deep understanding of what the admissions committee values. I have had direct conversations with several members of the interview and admissions committee, including the director of admissions, providing me with unique perspectives on what makes a successful application. With this comprehensive background, I am well-equipped to guide and mentor others through the process, helping them to craft compelling applications, prepare for interviews, and ultimately achieve their goal of being admitted to this esteemed program.

As an alum of Harvard Business and Kennedy Schools, I navigated multiple graduate degree admissions processes. I’ve worked with candidates who have successfully applied to Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, MIT, and other top MBA programs. I started my career at Bain & Company and then worked in tech (biz ops and growth) before grad school. I have been closely involved in civic and public service opportunities including working at the US Treasury and serving as a State Delegate prior to school. While in my three-year MPP and MBA program, I worked in Venture Capital and Growth Equity investing at Norwest Venture Partners, Floodgate Ventures, and Summit Partners. I now run Growth Strategy @ Carta, a $7B tech co in Silicon Valley. I coach in my spare time because I love helping candidates distill their stories and present the best version of themselves to adcoms! When I applied, my partner was also interested in an MBA -- we wanted to maximize our chances of living in the same city during school, which led us to deeply research and contact admissions and alumni at all top 7 MBA programs to ensure we understood how we would be evaluated. After hundreds of hours of research myself, there is nothing I love more than being able to share that knowledge strategically & concisely with applicants. I particularly enjoy working with dual-degree candidates, candidates with public/non-profit sector experience and candidates interested in emerging tech and Venture Capital. As someone who applied with a partner, I can also speak to how various degree programs consider partner applications and strategy around managing dual-MBA families.

Have coached and mentored over a dozen people to successful acceptance to M7 MBA programs as well as prestigious consulting and investing roles.

I have in depth experience in coaching and mentoring, specifically in the MBA admissions space. I've gone through the process myself with huge success, I've coached prospective students through private coaching, as part of corporate coaching programs, and in support of the HBS admissions process. The reason I think I stand out and have found success as a coach is because I work hard to gain a true understanding of the applicant; to understand their motivations, values, drivers, strengths, and weaknesses. All of that is critical to craft a strong application for elite schools, but maybe more importantly it is critical to provide you the best support that I can. I will be better suited tailor my coaching to your needs, ensure you stay motivated and on track throughout the process, and unlock important insights to make your application stand out.

Welcome to my profile! As a Harvard Business School MBA and Army veteran, I bring a unique perspective to the coaching experience. I spent a LOT of time during my own MBA journey figuring out how to stand out in a competitive pool of applicants. My methods work - I got into HBS, GSB, Wharton, Tuck, and UChicago Booth (with full rides at Wharton and Tuck), and have since helped many more applicants tell their own stories. I've coached >50 applicants to successful admissions to HBS, GSB, Wharton, and other T15 programs. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, crafting a narrative, essays, interviews, or fellowship applications I am here to support you every step of the way. Let's connect and work together to achieve your goals!

Coming from a technical background, I understand how to form a storyline and appeal to business schools through the resume creation process and answering difficult essay questions while weaving in university experiences and credentials. I have had non-traditional roles for MBA admitted students and I believe that I can help the most for students coming from engineering/computer science/data science looking to pivot into a business background.