Benjamin Pettigrew
MBA admissions consultant and executive and career coach in Oregon
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsGrad school and PhDCollege admissionsIvy League and top schoolsInternational studentsPromotions and advancement |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Career coach |
| Based in | Oregon, United States |
| Credentials | Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies (UPenn) |
Benjamin Pettigrew is an MBA admissions consultant who also offers executive coaching, career coaching, master's program help and college help. He has over 25 years of experience building and leading companies in private equity, venture capital, family offices and digital health. He has served as a C-suite executive and board member, and he has closed acquisitions across Europe, Asia and the Americas. He has lived in five countries and now works from Oregon.
What Benjamin helps with
Benjamin helps ambitious people present themselves clearly in admissions and career moves. He focuses on articulation, clarity and strategy.
- Positioning yourself for MBA applications
- Applying to top schools such as Harvard, MIT, Wharton and Stanford
- Navigating U.S. admissions as an international applicant
- Planning career advancement
- Getting through elite hiring processes
- Explaining your story clearly and with purpose
Who Benjamin works with
Benjamin works with talented, ambitious people who want to reach goals that can change their lives. That includes international applicants who find U.S. admissions and elite hiring hard to read. His offerings cover MBA, master's programs, college, executive coaching and career coaching.
Background and qualifications
Benjamin has worked in business for more than 25 years. He has built and led companies in private equity, venture capital, family offices and digital health. He has raised and deployed capital, closed cross-border acquisitions in Europe, Asia and the Americas, and served as a C-suite executive and board member. He studied at Harvard and at the Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies at UPenn. He has lived and worked in Brazil, Mexico, Israel, France and the UK.
Benjamin Pettigrew pricing
Programs and services
- MBA admissions consulting
- Executive coaching
- Career coaching
- Master's program admissions consulting
- College admissions consulting
Benjamin Pettigrew reviews
Benjamin Pettigrew has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
An MBA admissions consultant who spent 25+ years as a private equity, venture capital and digital health executive and board member.
Best for international and ambitious applicants who want clear positioning for MBA and elite school applications.
Common questions
How much does Benjamin Pettigrew charge?
Coaching with Benjamin runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Benjamin Pettigrew help with?
Benjamin Pettigrew helps with positioning yourself for MBA applications, applying to top schools such as Harvard, MIT, Wharton and Stanford, navigating U.S. admissions as an international applicant and planning career advancement.
Does Benjamin Pettigrew have reviews?
Benjamin Pettigrew has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Benjamin Pettigrew certified?
Benjamin Pettigrew lists: Lauder Institute of Management & International Studies (UPenn).
Does Benjamin Pettigrew work with international applicants?
Yes. He has lived and worked in several countries and understands how unclear U.S. admissions and elite hiring can feel to international applicants.
How do I contact Benjamin Pettigrew?
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