Ashish Dave
Management consulting interview and admissions coach
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Interview coachingResume and LinkedInConsulting and finance recruitingMBA admissionsLaw school admissions |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant and Executive coach |
| Credentials | JD/MBA candidate, Wharton and Penn Carey Law; B.B.A. in Finance, McCombs School of Business, High Honors; B.B.A. in Business Honors, University of Texas at Austin; B.A. in Plan II Honors, University of Texas at Austin |
Ashish Dave is a management consulting coach who helps candidates prepare for behavioral interviews, case interviews and resume reviews. He has coached more than 30 candidates for corporate roles and university programs. He works at McKinsey & Company as a strategy consultant and is a JD/MBA candidate at Wharton and Penn Carey Law. He also co-founded and led a startup called Politiq. He coaches on management consulting, law school and MBA paths.
What Ashish helps with
Ashish helps people prepare for consulting interviews and school applications. He works on both the paper side and the interview side of a candidacy.
- Preparing for behavioral interviews
- Preparing for case interviews
- Resume reviews
- Applying to MBA programs
- Applying to law school
- Breaking into management consulting
- Choosing between career and education paths
Who Ashish works with
Ashish works with candidates aiming for professional corporate roles and university programs. His clients include people preparing for consulting recruiting, MBA applications and law school applications. He has coached more than 30 candidates at different career milestones.
How Ashish works
Ashish spends time on each client's story and digs into their "why" to strengthen their candidacy, on paper and in interviews. He builds his coaching on three points. Efficiency means the most preparation in the least time. Examples means he shares his own experience to shorten the learning curve. Expansion means he gives clarity on the career and education paths open to you.
Background and qualifications
Ashish is a strategy consultant at McKinsey & Company. He served as a Senior Fellow for Strategic Initiatives in 2025 and led work on Resilience and Talent/Economic Mobility. He coached 10+ summer candidates as a paired buddy. He is a JD/MBA candidate at Wharton and Penn Carey Law. He co-founded and was CEO of Politiq, which built workflow and HR tools for political campaigns. He held summer roles at Goldman Sachs and Boeing. He earned business, finance and liberal arts degrees at the University of Texas at Austin.
Ashish Dave pricing
Programs and services
- Behavioral interview coaching
- Case interview coaching
- Resume reviews
- Free chat before booking
Ashish Dave reviews
Ashish Dave has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a current McKinsey consultant and JD/MBA candidate who coaches consulting, MBA and law school applicants.
Best for candidates preparing for consulting interviews or MBA and law school applications.
Common questions
How much does Ashish Dave charge?
Coaching with Ashish runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ashish Dave help with?
Ashish Dave helps with preparing for behavioral interviews, preparing for case interviews, resume reviews and applying to MBA programs.
Does Ashish Dave have reviews?
Ashish Dave has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Ashish Dave certified?
Ashish Dave lists: JD/MBA candidate, Wharton and Penn Carey Law; B.B.A. in Finance, McCombs School of Business, High Honors; B.B.A. in Business Honors, University of Texas at Austin; B.A. in Plan II Honors, University of Texas at Austin.
Does Ashish Dave coach for law school and MBA applications?
Yes. He lists law school and MBA among his coaching areas. He is a JD/MBA candidate at Wharton and Penn Carey Law.
What kinds of interviews does Ashish Dave prepare people for?
He prepares people for behavioral interviews and case interviews. He also reviews resumes.
How do I contact Ashish Dave?
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