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The testimonials below provide detailed insight into how past clients viewed their experiences with Avanti Prep — and in many cases how those experiences compared to the applicant's previous experience applying on their own or with another firm.

Our reviews tend to be very specific. This creates greater transparency with respect to process, quality, commitment, and results, and we believe it is a testament to the earnestness with which Avanti Prep clients want to share their experiences.

​ Applicants widely regard us as unique in terms of the time, depth, and expertise that we deliver per engagement. Our clients' experiences and results tell a differentiated story as a result. We therefore encourage you to read the reviews carefully!

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Greg Guglielmo
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Xin Liu
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AI Super-Summary of Customer Reviews for Avanti Prep*

The reviews collectively highlight Greg from Avanti Prep as an exceptional admissions consultant who played a pivotal role in helping clients gain admissions and scholarships to top business schools like Harvard, Wharton, and Booth, among others. Greg's strengths include his personalized and in-depth approach, especially in storytelling, essay and resume refinement, and interview preparation, all tailored to the applicants' backgrounds and goals. Clients appreciate Greg's attention to detail, transparency in pricing, and the genuine dedication he shows in guiding each applicant, often going above and beyond the services initially signed up for. Greg has been particularly effective for those from non-traditional or underrepresented backgrounds, reapplicants, and military veterans, helping them significantly raise their chances of admission by enhancing their applications comprehensively. Overall, Greg is described as a compassionate, patient, and skilled mentor who provides not only strategic insights but also emotional support throughout the stressful admissions process.
12 users mention "Detail-Oriented"
  • "I really enjoyed the level of details, insights, and perspectives..." Read more
  • "he lets nothing go unnoticed..." Read more
  • "he really squeezed the best personal and professional stories out of me..." Read more
  • "attention to detail..." Read more
  • "he's incredibly patient and empathetic..." Read more
  • "deep expertise in school programs..." Read more
  • "extremely thorough with his essay reviews..." Read more
  • "Greg analysed my background and story..." Read more
  • "attention to detail and ability to push..." Read more
  • "key pointers shared with my recommenders..." Read more
  • "phenomenal attention to detail..." Read more
  • "makes you go super deep..." Read more
10 users mention "Supportive"
  • "I felt the highest level of commitment and quality in everything that was done...." Read more
  • "He was able to offer a different point-of-view on almost every element of my application...." Read more
  • "he motivated me when I felt low on confidence...." Read more
  • "he was always available and felt like a friend..." Read more
  • "felt extremely confident..." Read more
  • "Greg is incredibly compassionate, patient, and gifted..." Read more
  • "constant humor, warmth, and integrity..." Read more
  • "support, and coaching..." Read more
  • "super friendly, warm and fun to work with..." Read more
  • "dialogue to keep you motivated..." Read more
6 users mention "Value for Money"
  • "Avanti Prep s rates are much more affordable versus others..." Read more
  • "hourly packages would be more cost-effective for me...." Read more
  • "saved money by selecting hourly services..." Read more
  • "far better quality than two other very well known consultants..." Read more
  • "many more services than charged for..." Read more
  • "flexible and stayed true to the discussion..." Read more
3 users mention "Military Background"
  • "Military vets Greg has established himself as the go-to consultant for vets applying to top B-schools...." Read more
  • "military background..." Read more
  • "Military veteran..." Read more
3 users mention "Full Service"
  • "We worked on revamping my resume, essays, and interview strategies...." Read more
  • "essay, additional essay, interview answers..." Read more
  • "revamped, along with the key pointers..." Read more
2 users mention "Free Consultation"
  • "he provided free service on a part of my application..." Read more
  • "he provided many services free of charge..." Read more
1 users mention "Reapplication Success"
1 users mention "Scholarship Awarded"
  • "Achieved three top 10 scholarships (50K, 40K, 20K)..." Read more
1 users mention "Career Transition"
  • "I was losing hope on admission consultancy in general. But Greg and Avanti Prep changed that feeling. I found out about Avanti Prep from its free consultation. Greg went above and beyond..." Read more
1 users mention "Asia MBA Programs"
1 users mention "Top-Tier School Focus"
  • "accepted at Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, and Yale..." Read more
1 users mention "Premium Service"
1 users mention "Interview Prep"
1 users mention "Low GMAT Success"
1 users mention "Responsive"
*Review summaries are AI generated from 25 latest reviews in the past 2 years.

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June 22, 2025
exercitationemest

Joined: Jun 22, 2025

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Accepted To M7! Greg Is Fantastic!

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As a reapplicant from an overrepresented demographic, I knew I needed to approach my MBA applications with a fresh perspective and a strong, differentiated narrative. Greg helped me think from first principles, challenging me to dig deeper into my experiences, goals, and motivations. His guidance was strategic and highly personalized—he didn’t offer generic advice, but instead took the time to truly understand my story and how best to present it. Greg went above and beyond, providing detailed, candid, and thoughtful feedback on every component of my application. Thanks to his expertise and diligence, I was ultimately accepted to multiple M7 schools. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner in the process.

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June 13, 2025
sfoakbay

Joined: Sep 01, 2024

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Verified GMAT Focus score:
675 Q82 V85 DI83 (Online)

Excellent Coach and Tireless Worker

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Strengths:

Dedicated focus
Personalized advice
Affordable pricing

Would make the product better:

n/a

I started relatively late in the Round 2 cycle, engaging with Greg in late October, while working to raise my GMAT score (and dealing with a below avg undergrad GPA, albeit from a T5 public school).

Greg did a great job of breaking down the process, telling me what was (and wasn't) achievable, and distilling my key strengths and unique selling proposition for application essays. He was essential in helping me polish "Why MBA" into a concise story that I was able to use in networking with students/adcom, my essays, and ultimately interviews.

He went above and beyond throughout the process, helping me navigate idiosyncrasies that arose in various applications, and ended up providing ~10 additional hours over our budgeted 30 hours for free.

Ultimately, I received a significant ($$$) scholarship from a T15 school (which he helped me navigate off the waitlist), along with acceptances (with $$) to other T15s.

I could not have done this without Greg and firmly believe he provides the best value compared to others in the space.

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June 01, 2025
Dobby14

Joined: Aug 11, 2020

Posts: 219

Kudos: 111

Excellent experience with Greg from Avanti Prep

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Strengths:

Hourly services offer greater flexibility for applicants with a tight budget.

I have watched Greg on multiple GMATClub videos and appreciated his openness in discussing various admissions-related questions, which led me to sign up for Avanti Prep's free consultation. We had an engaging conversation, and he was very kind to stay longer (70 minutes) during the first consultation, adding a second free consultation (75 minutes) to answer my long list of questions, given I was applying to reach schools with lower-than-average test scores.

I signed up for his hourly service to mainly work on my resume and one school essay, given my budget constraints. I thought I had a decent start on my resume, but Greg asked numerous questions to better understand my job responsibilities, allowing me to flesh out and highlight the most critical aspects. The final draft turned out to be perfectly polished. I enjoyed working with him, so I added additional hours to review my essays for an additional school at the very last minute (not something I am proud of), and he somehow managed to review them on 31 December, just before the R2 deadlines.

I believe the quality of my resume, essays and all the complementary information that Greg provided (recommender preparation material and interview prep guidance) was crucial in securing admission to a T10 school.

Overall, Greg is an excellent consultant - someone who is super polite, encouraging and truly invested in you throughout the process. I highly recommend Avanti Prep to everyone, especially to applicants who are on a tight budget and may be unsure whether a few hours of consulting can make a significant impact on their application package - it absolutely will!

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May 31, 2025
JimRory

Joined: Dec 05, 2021

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Strengths:

Avanti Prep’s strengths are its personalized approach, expert guidance, and commitment to client success. Greg provides targeted, actionable feedback across all application materials, helps you craft a unique and compelling story for each school, and consistently goes above and beyond with fast, thoughtful support - making the entire process more effective and less stressful.

Would make the product better:

None

I worked with Greg at Avanti Prep for my Round 2 MBA applications and couldn’t have asked for a better guide. I’m a software engineer from a top state school (3.7+ GPA, GMAT 750+), ORM, with a compelling side project but not a natural communicator. My biggest challenge was figuring out how to stand out and clearly “sell” my story. I found Greg via YouTube, and his transparent, approachable style immediately stood out. What followed was a true partnership: we tackled everything - recommendation letter strategy, essays, interview prep, resume polish, and a lot of last-minute, deadline-driven advice/support. Greg’s feedback came not just through comments in Google Docs or Word, but also over live Google Meet sessions and thoughtful emails, making every round of edits actionable, honest, and directly tailored to each school.

Greg’s real strength is helping you clarify your brand, voice, and story. He never let me settle for surface-level answers and was always pushing for more depth and clarity, no matter how many iterations it took. His school-specific insights were invaluable; every application felt customized rather than generic, and when it came time for interviews, he even researched my real interviewer to tailor the prep. His commitment showed in fast turnaround, transparent communication, and a genuine investment in my results. He treated my goals as his own.

Thanks to Greg’s guidance, I was admitted to both schools I applied to (Stanford GSB and Berkeley Haas) with a significant scholarship at one. If you want expert, honest, and deeply personalized support, I can’t recommend Greg and Avanti Prep enough. I went in thinking Haas was my best-case scenario and came out with Stanford too. Working with Greg truly made all the difference.

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May 28, 2025
Uruguayfulbright

Joined: Mar 29, 2024

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Best coach I’ve ever had—the difference in quality is clear

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I worked with a few different coaches at various points in my MBA application journey,
and Greg was without a doubt the best. Before working with Greg, I did not really
understand how there could be such a big pricing or quality difference between
coaches. After working with Greg, the difference in quality is clear.
You simply cannot compare the level of nuance, experience, and school-specific
expertise of someone (Greg) who has done this thousands of times for hundreds of
applicants to a coach who has only applied on their own, helped a few clients, or does
this on the side. It becomes evident as soon as you speak with him.
I am an applicant from South America who had targeted mostly T30 schools in
Round 1. Thanks to Greg’s guidance, I was admitted to Berkeley-Haas and even
waitlisted at Stanford in Round 2—a dream result and massive upgrades for me coming
out of Round 1. I truly believe I couldn’t have done it without him. (I am still on the
waitlist at Stanford, trying to increase my GRE score, and holding out hope!)
Beyond his professionalism and expertise, Greg brought a level of dedication that is
incredibly rare. He genuinely cares. You’re not just a client—you’re someone he’s fully
invested in. It felt like he owned the mission of getting me admitted. When I succeeded,
it felt like we succeeded. And had I not, I know he would’ve felt the pain just as strongly.
That level of emotional investment is rare and deeply motivating.
On top of that, Greg is unbelievably proactive. He was always a step ahead, sending
me exactly what I needed to do next—even things I didn’t know I should be doing to
maximize my chances. From little things like finding the right ways to engage with club
members to crafting a thoughtful post-interview thank-you email to so much more, he
knew it all and made sure I was on top of every detail.
Greg isn’t doing this on the side—he’s a true professional. Coaching is his craft, and it
shows in everything he does. He’s full-throttle, forward-thinking, and the most committed
coach I’ve encountered. If you're serious about getting into a top MBA program and
want someone who will coach you like your success is his own—work with Greg. Best
coach I’ve ever had. Hands down.​

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May 21, 2025
Wildcats88

Joined: May 21, 2025

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Kudos: 0

Gifted Writer and Mentor

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Strengths:

Helped me be concise without removing my voice. He was able to review multiple drafts in a short amount of time and I never was worried about making deadlines.

Would make the product better:

Greg can be a tad long winded on a call but he never charged me for when him or spilled over on time by 10 minutes or so.

GRE Score of 319, top 30% in my class, and transitioning Naval Officer. I used Greg's hourly service for 20 hours of essay prep for three M7 schools. I was accepted at one and waitlisted at another. I was hesitant to have someone help craft my essays, but he knew how to guide and not take over my narrative. He took my disorganized thoughts across multiple drafts and showed me how I could amalgamate them into coherent themes. I felt confident that all my essays were my own original thoughts expressed in my unique voice. I plan to stay in touch with my new friend!

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April 30, 2025
jmcatee17

Joined: Apr 30, 2025

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Accepted to M7 - Greg is a must use!

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Strengths:

Detail oriented, Great Brainstorming sessions, attention to timelines, realistic in developing story + why MBA

I came from Consulting industry and had a 3.82 GPA with 329 GRE. I needed help crafting my Personal Statements and supplemental essays.

I was accepted at multiple M7 and T15 programs with a scholarship ($$) and cannot recommend Greg more. Working with Greg was the smartest thing I did during my admissions process. He invested a ton of time and went above and beyond to help craft my stories and essays. The investment in his hourly services definitely paid off and was worth every penny.

The one application that I did not use Greg for was the only school that I was not accepted to - go figure.

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February 14, 2025
mpiro

Joined: Jun 30, 2024

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Verified GMAT Focus score:
655 Q82 V81 DI84

Cannot Recommend Greg / Avanti Prep Enough!! Accepted to M7

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Product Avanti Prep Package

Consultant Greg Guglielmo

Strengths:

Incredibly tailored recommendations, expert advice, personalized, high value.

Background: Female, International, GMAT: 655, 2.5 years work experience at a boutique investment bank.

Greg was such a pleasure to work with and I wholeheartedly recommend Avanti Prep to anybody looking for career coaching or MBA consulting services. I started working with Greg on the Columbia Business School application 2 months before the R1 deadline and got accepted! Unlike larger consulting firms, Avanti Prep adds a personal touch and has exceptional service and dedication. Greg goes above and beyond and roots for your success. I've spoken to many current MBA students and most of them did not have the same experience with other consultants at other firms so I feel incredibly lucky to have found Avanti Prep!

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January 25, 2025
vetsinbusiness

Joined: Jun 13, 2022

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Product Avanti Prep Package

Consultant Greg Guglielmo

Background
- White Male (US)
- GPA: Above a 3.5 from Top 20 Liberal Arts College
- GMAT: Above 700
- Previous Role: US Military Officer

When I initially considered applying to business school, I spoke with one of my friends, also a former US military officer, who had been accepted at LBS. He highly recommended that I work with Greg, who was the “best in the business.” I took my friend’s advice, and I am extremely grateful that I did. Greg helped me develop a narrative about my accomplishments and my unique strengths that differentiated me from other applicants. That is the most valuable aspect of having Greg as your consultant – he understands what resonates with admissions officers at individual schools, and he can help you structure your application to highlight your best attributes and show that you can add value to a specific MBA program.

Greg put forth a great amount of time and effort to learn my story: my GPA / educational background, my test scores, my work experience, my interests outside of work, and my past community outreach. He worked with me on several iterations of my resume to make sure it captured all of my relevant and unique experience. His mock interviews reflected the tone and style of each individual school, and he provided feedback that allowed me to craft insightful responses to potential interview questions. Greg’s efforts had an enormous positive impact on my applications, and the results reflect this.

Results: I applied to 6 schools, received interview invites at 5, was accepted at 4 (HBS, Booth, Ross, Darden), and withdrew 1 (LBS) after being interviewed. Greg’s effectiveness was demonstrable throughout the process, from start to finish. It is also worth noting that I received scholarships at 3 of the 4 schools to which I was accepted.

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January 08, 2025
candide

Joined: Jan 08, 2025

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Expert Guidance : Xin is your guy!

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Xin was not just an MBA consultant—he was a guide who helped me craft essays that truly reflected my journey and aspirations. His thoughtful approach went beyond just polishing my words; he helped me discover my core story, encouraging me to connect with my authentic self. Xin's support was invaluable in helping me present my best self, and the impact of his mentorship extended far beyond just the application process. I’m grateful for his expertise, which not only strengthened my application but also helped me grow as a person. I greatly appreciate his help, especially given the very short period of time we had.

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