Ben Lazaroff
MBA admissions consultant based in New York City
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsCollege essaysIvy League and top schoolsInterview coachingResume and LinkedInConsulting and finance recruitingStartups and founders |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Business coach |
| Based in | New York City |
| Credentials | Stanford GSB graduate; McKinsey interview-trained |
| Experience | 5 years coaching |
Ben Lazaroff is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants with essays, strategy, resumes, test prep and interviews. He has advised more than 400 admits into schools like Stanford GSB, HBS, Wharton, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, INSEAD and Haas. He worked at McKinsey, in Chicago city government and in Bain's Private Equity Group. He is a Stanford GSB graduate based in New York City. He also plays chess professionally.
What Ben helps with
Ben works with applicants on the full MBA process, from essays to interviews. He also helps people with career decisions during applications.
- MBA application essays
- Resume polish for MBA programs and consulting firms
- GMAT test-taking strategy
- Mock interviews for McKinsey and MBA programs
- McKinsey PEI interview prep
- Stanford GSB interview prep
- Strategic decisions during applications
Who Ben works with
Ben works with MBA applicants aiming for top programs. He also helps people preparing for consulting firm applications and the wider job market. Over 5 years, he has worked with more than 750 people on essay writing and resume work.
Background and qualifications
Ben graduated from Stanford GSB. Before that, he worked at McKinsey & Co on job training and workforce development cases. He then joined the Policy Team for the Chicago Mayor's Office, working on 5G infrastructure, criminal justice policy and economic development deals. After Stanford, he worked in Bain's Private Equity Group on due diligence and advised startups on growth and go-to-market strategy. He was Lead Editor of Nondisclosure, Stanford GSB's magazine. He is McKinsey interview-trained.
Ben Lazaroff pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one MBA admissions coaching
- Mock interviews
- Essay and resume review
- Interview prep events through Leland
Ben Lazaroff reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is a Stanford GSB graduate who is McKinsey interview-trained and has run 10+ interview prep events on McKinsey's PEI and the GSB interview.
Best for MBA applicants who want help with essays, strategy and interviews for top programs.
Common questions
How much does Ben Lazaroff charge?
Coaching with Ben runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ben Lazaroff help with?
Ben Lazaroff helps with mBA application essays, resume polish for MBA programs and consulting firms, gMAT test-taking strategy and mock interviews for McKinsey and MBA programs.
Is Ben Lazaroff certified?
Ben Lazaroff lists: Stanford GSB graduate; McKinsey interview-trained.
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