Geri Towvim
MBA admissions consultant and former Harvard Business School AdCom member
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
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| Credentials | B.A., University of Delaware |
Geri Towvim is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants get into top business schools. She spent 8 years on the MBA Admissions Board at Harvard Business School, where she reviewed applications, ran interviews and helped launch the 2+2 deferred admissions program. She has worked with 250+ MBA clients, including 150+ admits to M7 schools. She works as an independent coach and covers school choice, essays, resumes, recommenders and interviews.
What Geri helps with
Geri helps MBA applicants build a strong application and prepare for interviews. She also works with college students who apply for deferred admission.
- Choosing which MBA schools to target
- Shaping your story and personal brand
- Writing MBA essays
- Writing and improving your resume
- Choosing and preparing recommenders
- Preparing for MBA interviews
- Preparing for the HBS interview
- Applying to deferred MBA programs as a college student
Who Geri works with
Geri works with MBA applicants from many backgrounds, countries and industries. She also coaches college students who want deferred admission to MBA programs. Before the intro call, clients share their resume, their planned application round, their target schools and their career goals.
How Geri works
Geri starts with an intro call. Before it, clients send a resume and details on their application round, target schools and career goals. She helps clients find what makes them unique, then turns it into a clear story for the application. Her aim is to take the mystery and stress out of the process. Offers range from single interview prep sessions to a full application package with unlimited hours.
Background and qualifications
Geri was a full-time member of the MBA Admissions Board at Harvard Business School for 8 years. She reviewed applications, conducted interviews and represented the school at MBA panels and conferences. She also helped launch and manage the school's 2+2 deferred admissions program. Most of her career has been in higher education, in career and professional development, admissions and digital education. She holds a B.A. from the University of Delaware. Since October 2022 she has worked as an MBA admissions consultant.
Geri Towvim pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive MBA application package with unlimited hours
- HBS MBA interview prep with mock interview and feedback
- MBA interview preparation
- Hourly coaching on application strategy and cover letters
- Free live events on MBA admissions
Geri Towvim reviews
Geri Towvim has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 91 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a former full-time Harvard Business School admissions board member who helped launch its 2+2 deferred admissions program.
Best for MBA applicants aiming at top schools, including HBS, who want guidance from a former admissions insider.
Common questions
How much does Geri Towvim charge?
Coaching with Geri runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Geri Towvim help with?
Geri Towvim helps with choosing which MBA schools to target, shaping your story and personal brand, writing MBA essays and writing and improving your resume.
Does Geri Towvim have reviews?
Geri Towvim has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 91 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Geri Towvim certified?
Geri Towvim lists: B.A., University of Delaware.
Does Geri Towvim help with deferred MBA admission?
Yes. She helped launch and manage the HBS 2+2 deferred admissions program and works with college students applying for deferred admission.
What should I prepare before my intro call with Geri?
Send your resume and share your planned application round, target schools and career goals.
How do I contact Geri Towvim?
Request an intro on this page. It's free, and we'll connect you with Geri and, if you want, 2 or 3 similar coaches to compare.
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