I found Greg and Avanti Prep through Reddit back in 2025 while researching admissions consultants for specialized Master in Finance programs. I was looking for personalized support, especially because I came from a somewhat unconventional profile for top finance programs. I had a strong international background, over 12 months of internship experience, solid recommenders, and a 3.7 GPA, but I was worried about not being “quant-heavy” enough for top programs. I also did not want to take the GMAT or GRE due to timing constraints.
My goal was to target top business schools in the U.S. for Master in Finance programs, and Greg helped me build a clear and realistic application strategy from the start. More importantly, he pushed me to deeply reflect on my personal story and positioning instead of trying to fit into a generic finance applicant mold.
Greg paired me with Sarah from the Avanti team for essay development, and we spent a lot of time refining the narrative and structure of my applications. While the essays were completed relatively early, what really helped was having multiple rounds of feedback from Greg, Sarah, and even my family members afterward. I ended up rewriting and improving many parts of the essays before submitting, but the process itself gave me a very strong strategic foundation and taught me how to communicate my story effectively.
During the application process, I initially received admission to another strong program and almost stopped applying elsewhere. Greg encouraged me to continue aiming higher, and I ended up submitting a last-minute application to a top-tier finance program. Shortly afterward, I received an interview invitation.
The interview preparation was honestly one of the most valuable parts of the experience. Greg had researched the interview style extensively and prepared me with highly targeted questions based on previous applicants’ experiences. Out of the seven questions I was asked during the interview, five had already been covered during our preparation sessions. Because of that, I walked into the interview feeling confident, prepared, and aware of what the interviewer was likely looking for. He even helped draft my thank-you email afterward.
After my admission, my GPA unfortunately dropped from around a 3.7 to a 3.5 during my final semester in a very rigorous international double-degree program. I was extremely stressed about how to communicate this to admissions and later during verification processes. Greg once again guided me through the strategy, helped draft thoughtful responses, and advised me on the best approach to handle the situation professionally and transparently.
Overall, I found Greg extremely supportive, strategic, responsive, and genuinely invested in my success. One thing I particularly appreciated was that the support did not stop once the official package hours were over. Across the process, I received many complimentary services including multiple consultations, school mapping, interview prep follow-ups, additional essay reviews, admissions communication strategy, resume guidance, and support during verification and GPA-related discussions.
In total, I enrolled in a 15-hour package, but Avanti ultimately provided more than 25 hours of actual support and guidance throughout the process. Considering the level of personalization and long-term support I received, I found the service very affordable and absolutely worth it.
I would highly recommend Greg and Avanti Prep to anyone applying to competitive graduate business programs, especially candidates with nontraditional profiles who need help crafting a compelling story and strategic application approach.

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I came across after I had submitted my application but before the Interview Prep. I was already working with someone but somewhere I didn't feel the guidance I needed was there. So I did 2 hourly sessions with Greg for my interview prep - 1 for Stern and 1 for Wharton. I loved how Greg had school specific anecdotes, how he broke down each question and approach for the answer, how he helped me unlock stories that I didn't think were impactful. I hope I had found Greg when I started my journey. He will be honest & candid without giving you false hopes. Greg is absolutely one of the best out there and it was a pleasure working with him.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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