Alex Bastoky
MBA admissions consultant and former Bain consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | MBA, Harvard Business School; Fulbright Scholar; West Point graduate (BS, History); MA, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
Alex Bastoky is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants build strong stories for top business schools. He holds an HBS MBA and is a former Bain consultant, Fulbright Scholar and West Point graduate. His own HBS essay was printed in the book "50 Successful Harvard Application Essays." He scored a perfect GRE Verbal and adds test help to his coaching. His clients have won offers from Stanford GSB, HBS, Wharton, Kellogg, Haas and Fuqua.
What Alex helps with
Alex works with MBA applicants on their stories and on test skills. He also covers scholarships and fellowships.
- Writing MBA application narratives that stand out
- Fitting an authentic story to what admissions committees want
- GRE preparation, especially Verbal Reasoning
- Applying for prestigious scholarships and fellowships
- Applying to top programs like Stanford GSB, HBS and Wharton
Background and qualifications
Alex earned his MBA at Harvard Business School. He graduated from West Point in 2014 with a BS in History, near the top of his class. He then won a Fulbright scholarship and studied in Israel, earning a master's at Hebrew University of Jerusalem. He served as a US Army officer and Captain from 2014 to 2020. He worked as a consultant at Bain and has experience in private investment and defense tech. He interned at Blackstone Credit before business school.
Alex Bastoky pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one MBA admissions consulting
- GRE coaching
- Scholarship and fellowship coaching
Alex Bastoky reviews
Alex Bastoky has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
His own Harvard Business School admissions essay was featured in the book "50 Successful Harvard Application Essays."
Best for MBA applicants aiming at top programs who want help with both their essays and the GRE.
Common questions
How much does Alex Bastoky charge?
Coaching with Alex runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Alex Bastoky help with?
Alex Bastoky helps with writing MBA application narratives that stand out, fitting an authentic story to what admissions committees want, gRE preparation, especially Verbal Reasoning and applying for prestigious scholarships and fellowships.
Does Alex Bastoky have reviews?
Alex Bastoky has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Alex Bastoky certified?
Alex Bastoky lists: MBA, Harvard Business School; Fulbright Scholar; West Point graduate (BS, History); MA, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Does Alex Bastoky coach military applicants?
Alex refers applicants with US Armed Forces backgrounds to Military MBA Consulting. He coaches military clients for MBA admissions only through that firm.
Can Alex help with the GRE?
Yes. Alex earned a perfect score on the GRE Verbal Reasoning section and helps candidates build test skills along with their application stories.
How do I contact Alex Bastoky?
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