PrepMBA Review - Alex Leventhal

Working with Alex Leventhal greatly enhanced my business school application, especially as it relates to the essay drafting process. The business school essays are extremely challenging and the difference between a good essay and a great essay is often what differentiates an admitted candidate from a non-admitted candidate. Alex is incredibly experienced in working with applicants from the initial brainstorming to the final editing stages, and is extremely thoughtful and candid with his feedback. I distinctly remember spending two hours on the phone with Alex discussing my life history and brainstorming what matters most to me. Ultimately, it was through his questions and feedback that I arrived at not only the best answer, but also the genuinely correct answer. I think Alex’s thoughtful approach not only helped bring out a good essay, but also inspired a really reflective and rewarding process.

I firmly believe that the two most important qualities in someone who gives advice are experience and intelligence. I leaned on friends and family throughout the business school process for each of these qualities. However, Alex is really unique in providing the highest level in both these areas. As a Harvard MBA and experienced admissions advisor, Alex is intimately familiar with the process and the keys to differentiating yourself. He is also a very intellectual, intelligent individual who is genuinely interested in getting to the right answer. This combination proved invaluable as I struggled with how to draft my application and let my true voice emerge.

I have already wholeheartedly recommended Alex to several of my friends. If you are looking for someone who will challenge you to think creatively and dare to take your application to the next level, Alex is your guy. He invests his heart and mind into your application process start to finish, and makes you feel like you are the most important client. I was ultimately accepted to my top choice, Stanford.