Avi Lidgi
MBA and grad school admissions consultant for top programs and the Ivies
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
Avi Lidgi is an MBA admissions consultant who also helps grad school applicants and high school students applying to Top 25 schools and the Ivies. He worked as a professional writer and editor at the LA Times and has spent his life in higher education. He takes on 20 to 25 clients per season. 92% of his clients are admitted to one of their top 3 schools.
What Avi helps with
Avi helps applicants build a story that fits each school and guides them through the full application process.
- Choosing which schools to apply to
- Building a narrative strategy for each school
- Overhauling and customizing a resume
- Writing personal statements
- Writing supplementary essays
- Preparing recommenders for their letters
- Preparing for mock admissions interviews
Who Avi works with
Avi works with MBA and grad school applicants. He also works with high school students applying to Top 25 schools and the Ivies. He keeps his client list small, with 20 to 25 clients each season, so each one gets close attention.
How Avi works
Avi starts by spending many hours getting to know each client and their story. From that, he builds a narrative branding strategy that is tailored to each school. Clients go through many rounds of draft revisions with him. The work covers the resume, personal statement, supplementary essays, letter of recommendation consultation and mock interview prep. He limits his roster to 20 to 25 clients per season.
Background and qualifications
Avi Lidgi has spent most of his career helping applicants get into their top schools. Before that, and alongside it, he worked as a professional writer and editor at the LA Times. He has spent his life in the world of higher education and knows the admissions process from behind the scenes. He now focuses on MBA and grad school applicants, plus high school students aiming for Top 25 schools and the Ivies.
Avi Lidgi pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one admissions consulting
- Resume overhaul
- Personal statement and essay editing
- Letter of recommendation consultation
- Mock interview prep
- School selection strategy
Avi Lidgi reviews
Avi Lidgi has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 69 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former LA Times writer and editor who limits his roster to 20 to 25 clients per season.
Best for MBA and grad school applicants who want a small-roster consultant to shape their story for top programs.
Common questions
How much does Avi Lidgi charge?
Coaching with Avi runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Avi from this page for an exact quote.
What does Avi Lidgi help with?
Avi Lidgi helps with choosing which schools to apply to, building a narrative strategy for each school, overhauling and customizing a resume and writing personal statements.
Does Avi Lidgi have reviews?
Avi Lidgi has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 69 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
How many clients does Avi Lidgi take each season?
Avi takes on 20 to 25 clients per season. He keeps the number low so each client gets extra attention.
How do I contact Avi Lidgi?
Send Avi a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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