Akin Obiri
MBA admissions consultant and former Carnegie Mellon Tepper admissions director
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
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Akin Obiri is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants build strong business school applications. He spent over 10 years in graduate admissions and was Director of Masters Admissions and Recruitment at Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business. He has reviewed over 4,000 applications and read 300 to 400 per cycle. He has also conducted evaluative interviews and served on an admissions committee. His career focused on MBA and JD admissions.
What Akin helps with
Akin helps applicants plan and write MBA applications that match what admissions committees look for.
- Building a personal MBA application strategy
- Showing your strengths in your application
- Crafting a strong MBA application
- Understanding what top programs look for
- Working toward spots at target schools
Background and qualifications
Akin worked in graduate admissions for over 10 years, mostly in graduate business and law. He was Director of Masters Admissions and Recruitment at Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business. In that role he conducted evaluative interviews and reviewed 300 to 400 applications per cycle. Over his career he has reviewed more than 4,000 applications and served on an admissions committee. He studied at Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern. He is also a veteran of the PA Army National Guard and a retired D1 soccer player.
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- Coaching packages of different lengths
- Custom hourly coaching
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The CoachVouch take
He is a former admissions director at Carnegie Mellon Tepper who has reviewed over 4,000 applications.
Best for MBA applicants who want advice from someone who has sat on the admissions side.
Common questions
How much does Akin Obiri charge?
Coaching with Akin runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Akin from this page for an exact quote.
What does Akin Obiri help with?
Akin Obiri helps with building a personal MBA application strategy, showing your strengths in your application, crafting a strong MBA application and understanding what top programs look for.
Does Akin have experience on an MBA admissions committee?
Yes. He served on an admissions committee and was Director of Masters Admissions and Recruitment at Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business. He also conducted evaluative interviews with candidates.
How do I contact Akin Obiri?
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