Alex Shushunov
Management consulting and MBA admissions coach for veterans and others
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $165 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Veterans |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Credentials | MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business |
Alex Shushunov coaches people who want to get into top MBA programs and management consulting firms. He is a former U.S. Army officer who worked at Accenture and McKinsey & Company. At McKinsey he was a trained interviewer and recruiting lead. He has coached since 2018 and has helped hundreds of candidates, both veterans and non-veterans, prepare for MBA programs and firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG.
What Alex helps with
Alex helps candidates prepare for high-stakes moves into business school and consulting careers. He also helps military members move into business.
- Getting into leading MBA programs
- Landing offers at consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG
- Building a case interview prep study plan
- Moving from the military to business school
- Moving from the military into consulting
Who Alex works with
Alex works with MBA and consulting candidates. Many are military veterans moving into business school or consulting. He also coaches candidates without a military background.
Background and qualifications
Alex began as a U.S. Army officer. He then moved into management consulting, first at Accenture and then at McKinsey & Company. At McKinsey he was a trained interviewer and recruiting lead, and he advised public and private sector clients on strategy and operations. He earned his MBA at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. He then worked in product management at Supernal, Hyundai's advanced air mobility division. Today he works in product at a defense technology startup. He has also supported candidates through Service to School.
Alex Shushunov pricing
Alex Shushunov reviews
Alex Shushunov has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 147 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A veteran and former McKinsey interviewer and recruiting lead who coaches military candidates into top MBA programs and consulting firms.
Best for veterans and other candidates aiming for top MBA programs or firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG.
Common questions
How much does Alex Shushunov charge?
Coaching with Alex runs $80 to $165 an hour. Message Alex from this page for an exact quote.
What does Alex Shushunov help with?
Alex Shushunov helps with getting into leading MBA programs, landing offers at consulting firms like McKinsey, Bain, and BCG, building a case interview prep study plan and moving from the military to business school.
Does Alex Shushunov have reviews?
Alex Shushunov has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 147 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Alex Shushunov certified?
Alex Shushunov lists: MBA, University of Michigan Ross School of Business.
Does Alex Shushunov coach veterans?
Yes. Alex is a military veteran and has coached many veterans into MBA programs and consulting careers. He also coaches non-veterans.
How do I contact Alex Shushunov?
Send Alex a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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