Adelya Makhankova
Master's and MBA admissions consultant with a Stanford master's degree
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
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| Credentials | Master's degree in Atmosphere & Energy, Stanford University; Master of Science in Petroleum Geoscience, Universiti Teknologi Petronas |
Adelya Makhankova is an admissions consultant who helps people apply to master's and MBA programs. She holds a master's degree from Stanford University and a second master's in petroleum geoscience. Her work history includes Tesla, Shell, Halliburton and AGS. She has published research in Nature Scientific Reports and Geological Journal. She has guided 2 people through master's and MBA applications, including applications to Stanford.
What Adelya helps with
Adelya helps applicants with master's and MBA program applications, including Stanford. She also helps with letters of recommendation.
- Applying to master's programs
- Applying to MBA programs
- Applying to Stanford
- Letters of recommendation
Background and qualifications
Adelya earned a master's degree in Atmosphere & Energy from Stanford University. She also holds a Master of Science in Petroleum Geoscience, done in research mode, from Universiti Teknologi Petronas. She worked as a Tech Advisor Drilling at Halliburton from 2013 to 2016. She then worked as a Research Geologist at Shell from 2018 to 2020. She was a Geologist at AGS from 2022 to 2023 and a Product Intern at Tesla in 2024. She has published two papers, in Nature Scientific Reports and Geological Journal.
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The CoachVouch take
A Stanford master's graduate with an energy and geoscience career at Shell, Halliburton and Tesla who coaches master's and MBA applicants.
Best for applicants aiming at master's or MBA programs, especially Stanford, who come from science or energy fields.
Common questions
How much does Adelya Makhankova charge?
Coaching with Adelya runs $80 to $230 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Adelya Makhankova help with?
Adelya Makhankova helps with applying to master's programs, applying to MBA programs, applying to Stanford and letters of recommendation.
Is Adelya Makhankova certified?
Adelya Makhankova lists: Master's degree in Atmosphere & Energy, Stanford University; Master of Science in Petroleum Geoscience, Universiti Teknologi Petronas.
Has Adelya helped people apply to Stanford?
Yes. She has guided 2 people through master's and MBA applications, including applications to Stanford.
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