Adam Buckland
Career and admissions coach with McKinsey and Oxford background
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Consulting and finance recruitingCareer changePromotions and advancementMBA admissionsGrad school and PhDCollege admissionsInternational students |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant and Executive coach |
Adam Buckland coaches people on career strategy and on applications for MBA, master's and college programs. He is a development economist from South Africa who studied at Oxford and worked at McKinsey in London. He also worked at PwC's Strategy& and KPMG, and he published analysis from his time at the Bank of England. He mixes data-driven analysis with a people-centred style.
What Adam helps with
Adam helps clients through big academic and career moments. He works on applications and on career strategy.
- Getting into a top business school in Europe
- Applying to Oxford or Cambridge
- Choosing grad school options outside the US
- Preparing for the McKinsey Personal Experience Interview
- Career strategy
- MBA and GMAT preparation
- Crafting strong applications
Background and qualifications
Adam is a development economist from South Africa. He studied at Oxford and joined McKinsey in London. In South Africa he worked with government ministers and published on economic industrial policy. He also published analysis from his time at the Bank of England. His career in corporate efficiency and operating model strategy includes PwC's Strategy& and KPMG's Deals Advisory. He is an Assistant Manager at KPMG since October 2024. He was a Strategy Consultant at Vivid Economics from November 2022 to November 2024, after McKinsey acquired it.
Adam Buckland pricing
Programs and services
- Career coaching
- Master's program coaching
- MBA coaching
- College coaching
- GMAT coaching
- Build with AI coaching
Adam Buckland reviews
Adam Buckland has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 67 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Adam is a former McKinsey consultant who teaches a resource on the McKinsey Personal Experience Interview and advises on Oxford and Cambridge entry.
Best for applicants aiming at top European business schools, Oxford or Cambridge, or consulting roles.
Common questions
How much does Adam Buckland charge?
Coaching with Adam runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Adam Buckland help with?
Adam Buckland helps with getting into a top business school in Europe, applying to Oxford or Cambridge, choosing grad school options outside the US and preparing for the McKinsey Personal Experience Interview.
Does Adam Buckland have reviews?
Adam Buckland has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 67 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Adam Buckland help with applications to Oxford and Cambridge?
Yes. He has a panel resource on how to land a place at Oxford or Cambridge. He studied at Oxford himself.
Can Adam help with McKinsey interviews?
Yes. He worked at McKinsey and has a resource on mastering the McKinsey Personal Experience Interview.
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