Donaven Tennyson
Management consulting interview coach and ex-McKinsey consultant
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Credentials | Wharton MBA candidate, Class of 2026; Business and Corporate Strategy degree, Vanderbilt |
Donaven Tennyson is a management consulting coach. He helps students and early-career professionals get into top MBA programs, consulting, private equity and strategy roles. He is a former McKinsey consultant and a Wharton MBA student in the Class of 2026. He worked on 20+ private equity and growth engagements. He has coached 62 people through case interviews, resumes and behavioral interviews.
What Donaven helps with
Donaven helps clients get through competitive recruiting for consulting, finance and business school. He builds a clear plan and gives direct feedback.
- Case interview prep
- Behavioral interview prep
- Resume crafting for consulting roles
- Breaking into top consulting firms
- Applying to top MBA programs
- Recruiting for private equity and strategy roles
- Sharpening your personal story
- Presentations
Who Donaven works with
Donaven works with ambitious students and early-career professionals. They aim for top MBA programs, consulting, private equity or strategy roles.
How Donaven works
Donaven offers a start-to-finish consulting offer package with 20 hours of coaching. Clients can also book custom hourly sessions for behavioral interview prep and case interview prep. His style is practical and direct. He focuses on helping clients sharpen their story and decide faster.
Background and qualifications
Donaven is a former consultant at McKinsey & Company. He worked as a Case Team Leader. He has been part of 20+ private equity and growth engagements, with work in private equity due diligence, strategy and technology-driven transformation. He holds a background in Business and Corporate Strategy from Vanderbilt. He is now in the MBA program at The Wharton School, Class of 2026. He has also navigated recruiting in consulting, finance and business school himself.
Donaven Tennyson pricing
Programs and services
- Start-to-finish consulting offer package, 20 hours
- 5 hour or more coaching package
- Custom hourly sessions
- Case interview prep
- Behavioral interview prep
Donaven Tennyson reviews
Donaven Tennyson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Ex-McKinsey Case Team Leader who is also a current Wharton MBA student and has coached 62 people.
Best for students and early-career professionals aiming for top consulting firms, private equity or top MBA programs.
Common questions
How much does Donaven Tennyson charge?
Coaching with Donaven runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message Donaven from this page for an exact quote.
What does Donaven Tennyson help with?
Donaven Tennyson helps with case interview prep, behavioral interview prep, resume crafting for consulting roles and breaking into top consulting firms.
Does Donaven Tennyson have reviews?
Donaven Tennyson has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Donaven Tennyson certified?
Donaven Tennyson lists: Wharton MBA candidate, Class of 2026; Business and Corporate Strategy degree, Vanderbilt.
Does Donaven Tennyson coach for private equity recruiting?
Yes. He coaches clients aiming for private equity roles, and he has worked on private equity due diligence himself.
Can Donaven help with MBA applications?
Yes. He works with clients who want to get into top MBA programs.
How do I contact Donaven Tennyson?
Send Donaven a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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