Adnan Naboulsi
Master's and MBA admissions consultant based in Toronto
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
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| Based in | Toronto |
Adnan Naboulsi is an admissions consultant who helps applicants get into master's programs and MBA programs. He was admitted to 5+ programs, including MIT Sloan and Columbia, and studied at INSEAD. He grew up in Lebanon and has studied and worked in France, Singapore, the Middle East and Toronto. He works with clients to find what is interesting about their path, even the parts that feel like weak spots, and builds an application strategy around it.
What Adnan helps with
Adnan helps applicants with unusual or scattered backgrounds turn their path into a strong application story.
- Building an MBA application strategy
- Applying to master's programs
- Telling a scattered career story with intention
- Turning perceived weak spots into strengths
- Applying to deferred MBA programs
- Applying with a background that does not fit the usual mold
- Career pivots into finance
Who Adnan works with
Adnan works with applicants who feel their background does not fit the mold. This includes people with career pivots, international experience or a path that looks scattered. He starts with the parts of a story that feel like liabilities.
Background and qualifications
Adnan started with internships in marketing, sales and product during undergrad. He then pivoted into finance. He turned down a VC role to take a corporate finance position at Meltwater. He grew up in Lebanon and has studied and worked in France, Singapore, the Middle East and now Toronto. He studied at INSEAD. He got into 5+ programs, including MIT Sloan and Columbia. He applied to deferred MBA programs even though he already held two business degrees. He also writes about careers, pivots and business school.
Adnan Naboulsi pricing
Programs and services
- Master's programs admissions consulting
- MBA admissions consulting
Adnan Naboulsi reviews
Adnan Naboulsi has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He was admitted to MIT Sloan and Columbia deferred MBA programs after being told he had no chance with two business degrees already.
Best for applicants with a non-traditional or international background who want to build a clear story for a master's or MBA application.
Common questions
How much does Adnan Naboulsi charge?
Coaching with Adnan runs $80 to $230 an hour. Message Adnan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Adnan Naboulsi help with?
Adnan Naboulsi helps with building an MBA application strategy, applying to master's programs, telling a scattered career story with intention and turning perceived weak spots into strengths.
Does Adnan Naboulsi have reviews?
Adnan Naboulsi has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Adnan Naboulsi help with deferred MBA applications?
Yes. He applied to deferred MBA programs himself and was admitted to MIT Sloan and Columbia.
Does Adnan use a set formula for applications?
No. He works with each client to find what is interesting about their path and builds a strategy around it.
How do I contact Adnan Naboulsi?
Send Adnan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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