Edwin Portugal
MBA admissions consultant for nontraditional applicants, Wharton MBA
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | MBA candidate, The Wharton School; Master in Law candidate, University of Pennsylvania Law School |
Edwin Portugal is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants build strong applications for top business schools. He is a current Wharton MBA student and a Master in Law candidate at Penn Law. Before business school, he spent 5 years at the American Financial Services Association working on lending policy. He focuses on applicants from nontraditional backgrounds and on those with an interest in disability.
What Edwin helps with
Edwin helps applicants get through the MBA admissions process, especially if they come from outside the usual business paths.
- Application strategy
- Ding analysis
- Building a strong MBA application
- Applying to Wharton
- Applying from a nontraditional background
- Showing strengths that set an applicant apart
Who Edwin works with
Edwin works with MBA applicants from nontraditional backgrounds, such as public policy. He also enjoys working with applicants who care about disability issues.
Background and qualifications
Edwin is a current MBA student at The Wharton School and a Master in Law candidate at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. He came to business school from public policy. He spent 5 years at the American Financial Services Association, where he advised consumer lending companies on state legislative and regulatory issues. He serves on the board of Full Spectrum Agency, a nonprofit for autistic adults. He has coached prospective MBA students on the admissions process.
Edwin Portugal pricing
Programs and services
- 5 hour or more coaching package
- Custom hourly coaching
- Application strategy and ding analysis help
Edwin Portugal reviews
Edwin Portugal has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Best for MBA applicants from nontraditional backgrounds, or those interested in disability advocacy, who want help applying to top programs.
Common questions
How much does Edwin Portugal charge?
Coaching with Edwin runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Edwin from this page for an exact quote.
What does Edwin Portugal help with?
Edwin Portugal helps with application strategy, ding analysis, building a strong MBA application and applying to Wharton.
Does Edwin Portugal have reviews?
Edwin Portugal has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Edwin Portugal certified?
Edwin Portugal lists: MBA candidate, The Wharton School; Master in Law candidate, University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Does Edwin Portugal work with applicants from nontraditional backgrounds?
Yes. He came to Wharton from public policy and enjoys working with applicants from nontraditional backgrounds.
Can Edwin help with Wharton applications?
Yes. He is a current Wharton MBA student and offers a coaching package built for Wharton applications.
How do I contact Edwin Portugal?
Send Edwin a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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