Atharva Deshmukh
MBA admissions consultant for STEM and healthcare applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Engineers |
| Also coaches | Performance coach |
| Credentials | BS in Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology; Minor in Spanish, Georgia Institute of Technology; HBS 2+2 admit |
Atharva Deshmukh is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants with school selection, essays, resumes, interviews and GRE quant prep. He has a Biomedical Engineering degree from Georgia Tech and works in medical devices and healthcare. He was admitted to Harvard Business School through the 2+2 program, and also to Kellogg and Darden. He also coaches competitive swimmers, including 2 US Olympians.
What Atharva helps with
Atharva helps MBA applicants build strong applications and prepare for each step, from choosing schools to interviews.
- Choosing which MBA programs to apply to
- Picking recommenders
- Writing authentic application essays
- Reviewing resumes
- GRE quant test prep
- Preparing for MBA interviews
- Applying to deferred MBA programs
Who Atharva works with
Atharva connects best with STEM students and engineers who want to pursue an MBA. He also works with applicants from healthcare, biotech and medical device backgrounds. He has coached people into M5 programs and understands the path of public school graduates.
Background and qualifications
Atharva graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Spanish. He spent a year as a Design R&D Engineer at Johnson & Johnson, worked in marketing at Becton Dickinson, and led design at a biotech startup building point of care diagnostics. After graduating, he joined Danaher's operations leadership program at Cepheid, drove lean efficiency work and led the manufacturing team in India. He then moved into product marketing at Beckman Coulter. Outside work, he has coached competitive swimmers to junior national titles and international competitions.
Atharva Deshmukh pricing
Programs and services
- 5+ hour coaching package
- 3+ hour coaching package
- 2+ hour coaching package
- Custom hourly coaching
Atharva Deshmukh reviews
Atharva Deshmukh has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is an HBS 2+2 admit with a medtech and engineering career who also coaches Olympic-level swimmers.
Best for STEM and healthcare applicants who want help with a deferred or traditional MBA application.
Common questions
How much does Atharva Deshmukh charge?
Coaching with Atharva runs $70 to $150 an hour. Message Atharva from this page for an exact quote.
What does Atharva Deshmukh help with?
Atharva Deshmukh helps with choosing which MBA programs to apply to, picking recommenders, writing authentic application essays and reviewing resumes.
Does Atharva Deshmukh have reviews?
Atharva Deshmukh has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Atharva Deshmukh certified?
Atharva Deshmukh lists: BS in Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology; Minor in Spanish, Georgia Institute of Technology; HBS 2+2 admit.
Does Atharva help with deferred MBA applications?
Yes. He was admitted to the deferred programs at HBS, Kellogg and Darden.
Can Atharva help with the GRE?
He helps with GRE test prep for the quant section.
How do I contact Atharva Deshmukh?
Send Atharva a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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