Jake Kirschner
MBA admissions consultant for dual degree and real estate applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | MBA, Wharton (Real Estate); Master of City Planning, University of Pennsylvania (Housing, Community and Economic Development); BS, Economics |
Jake Kirschner is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants tell a clear story about their path. He holds an MBA from Wharton and a Master of City Planning from Penn. He focuses on dual degree and nontraditional applicants. He also guides people who want a real estate focus at any school, or who are targeting Wharton. Before grad school, he worked in real estate acquisitions and consulting. He has helped clients get into Wharton.
What Jake helps with
Jake helps applicants who are unsure what they want from an MBA and need to sharpen their pitch. He also helps people who know their path and need to put it into words.
- Applying to dual degree programs
- Nontraditional paths to an MBA
- Figuring out what you want from the MBA experience
- Sharpening your admissions pitch
- Explaining how your experience shaped you
- Planning what to do after the MBA
- Targeting a real estate focus at any school
- Applying to Wharton
Who Jake works with
Jake works with MBA applicants who are still deciding what they want from the degree. He also works with applicants who have a specific path in mind and need help putting it into words. Many of his clients take dual degree or nontraditional routes.
Background and qualifications
Jake recently finished an MBA in Real Estate at Wharton. He also earned a Master of City Planning in Housing, Community and Economic Development at Penn's Weitzman School of Design. Before that, he earned a BS in Economics. His work history is in real estate. He was an associate in acquisitions at Peak Capital Partners from November 2021 to July 2023. He worked at RCLCO Real Estate Consulting from September 2020 to November 2021. During grad school he held a summer associate role in development and a real estate internship at The Enterprise Center.
Jake Kirschner pricing
Jake Kirschner reviews
Jake Kirschner has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Jake recently went through Wharton admissions himself and holds both an MBA and a Master of City Planning.
Best for MBA applicants with a dual degree, nontraditional path, real estate goal or Wharton in mind.
Common questions
How much does Jake Kirschner charge?
Coaching with Jake runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jake Kirschner help with?
Jake Kirschner helps with applying to dual degree programs, nontraditional paths to an MBA, figuring out what you want from the MBA experience and sharpening your admissions pitch.
Does Jake Kirschner have reviews?
Jake Kirschner has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Jake Kirschner certified?
Jake Kirschner lists: MBA, Wharton (Real Estate); Master of City Planning, University of Pennsylvania (Housing, Community and Economic Development); BS, Economics.
Does Jake help with real estate MBA applications?
Yes. He offers specialized guidance for applicants pursuing a real estate focus at any school. He has a real estate background and studied real estate at Wharton.
Does Jake help applicants who are unsure of their goals?
Yes. He helps applicants who are not sure what they want from the MBA think it through and sharpen their pitch.
How do I contact Jake Kirschner?
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