John Peng
Management consulting interview and MBA admissions coach
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Interview coachingConsulting and finance recruitingResume and LinkedInJob searchMBA admissionsCollege essays |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Credentials | MBA, Wharton; Former McKinsey consultant |
| Experience | 7 years coaching |
John Peng is a management consulting coach who also helps with MBA admissions. He prepares clients for case interviews at McKinsey and other top consulting firms. He has coached over 50 students to offers at those firms. He joined McKinsey in 2022 after his Wharton MBA, then left to coach full-time. He is a former writer and psychology researcher, and he uses that background to teach behavioral interviews, including the McKinsey PEI.
What John helps with
John helps people land consulting offers and get into MBA programs. He covers the full recruiting process, from the resume to the final interview.
- Case interview prep for McKinsey and other top consulting firms
- Behavioral interviews, including the McKinsey PEI
- Resume review for consulting recruiting
- Networking for consulting jobs
- MBA resume review
- MBA essay coaching
- MBA interview preparation
Who John works with
John works with people who want to break into management consulting, especially at McKinsey and other top firms. He also works with applicants to MBA and graduate school programs who need help with resumes, essays, and interviews.
Background and qualifications
John earned his MBA at Wharton and was active in the Wharton Consulting Club. There he coached over 30 students to consulting offers. He also served in the Student Admissions Program. He joined McKinsey in 2022 after graduating. He later left McKinsey and turned down several jobs to coach full-time. Before that, he worked as a writer and psychology researcher. He has coached consulting interviews and networking for 6 years and MBA admissions for 7 years.
John Peng pricing
Programs and services
- Case interview prep
- Full consulting recruiting preparation
- MBA resume, essay and interview coaching
John Peng reviews
John Peng has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 19 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former McKinsey consultant and Wharton MBA who has coached over 50 students to offers at McKinsey and other top firms.
Best for candidates targeting McKinsey and other top consulting firms, and MBA applicants who want essay and interview help.
Common questions
How much does John Peng charge?
Coaching with John runs $75 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does John Peng help with?
John Peng helps with case interview prep for McKinsey and other top consulting firms, behavioral interviews, including the McKinsey PEI, resume review for consulting recruiting and networking for consulting jobs.
Does John Peng have reviews?
John Peng has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 19 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is John Peng certified?
John Peng lists: MBA, Wharton; Former McKinsey consultant.
Does John Peng coach MBA applicants?
Yes. He coaches MBA resumes, essays, and interviews. He has helped with MBA admissions for 7 years and served in the Wharton Student Admissions Program.
How do I contact John Peng?
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