Johnny Nguyen
MBA admissions consultant for first-gen and mission-driven applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Joint MBA, Harvard Business School (in progress); MPP, Harvard Kennedy School (in progress); BA in Sociology, Honors, Phi Beta Kappa; BS in Business Administration, Distinction |
Johnny Nguyen is an MBA admissions consultant who also helps with college applications. He is pursuing a joint MBA at Harvard Business School and MPP at Harvard Kennedy School. He works with first-gen and mission-driven applicants and helps them shape an application around their own story. Before graduate school he worked as a business analyst in the public and social sector, with a focus on economic inclusion. He also interned at Prudential Financial.
What Johnny helps with
Johnny helps applicants find their story and build an MBA application that feels authentic. He puts a lot of weight on lived experience over a perfect resume.
- Finding and owning your personal story
- Writing an authentic MBA application
- Applying as a first-gen student
- Applying with a mission-driven career goal
- Building confidence in your application
- Applying to college programs
Who Johnny works with
Johnny works with MBA and college applicants. He has a strong interest in first-gen and mission-driven applicants. He will talk with applicants who face a cost barrier.
Background and qualifications
Johnny is pursuing a joint MBA at Harvard Business School and MPP at Harvard Kennedy School, from 2025 to 2028. Since August 2022 he has worked as a Senior Business Analyst in the public and social sector, focused on economic inclusion. He was a Summer Business Analyst in 2021 on technology and process management. In 2020 he worked in Beneficiary Services at Prudential Financial. In 2018 he was a Community Impact Fellow at United Way of San Diego County, working on cradle to career and workforce development. He earned a BA in Sociology with a 4.0 GPA and a BS in Business Administration.
Johnny Nguyen pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one MBA admissions coaching
- One-on-one college admissions coaching
- Free chat before getting started
Johnny Nguyen reviews
Johnny Nguyen has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a current Harvard joint MBA and MPP student who focuses on first-gen and mission-driven applicants.
Best for first-gen or mission-driven applicants who want to tell their own story in an MBA application.
Common questions
How much does Johnny Nguyen charge?
Coaching with Johnny runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Johnny from this page for an exact quote.
What does Johnny Nguyen help with?
Johnny Nguyen helps with finding and owning your personal story, writing an authentic MBA application, applying as a first-gen student and applying with a mission-driven career goal.
Does Johnny Nguyen have reviews?
Johnny Nguyen has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Johnny Nguyen certified?
Johnny Nguyen lists: Joint MBA, Harvard Business School (in progress); MPP, Harvard Kennedy School (in progress); BA in Sociology, Honors, Phi Beta Kappa; BS in Business Administration, Distinction.
Does Johnny Nguyen help applicants who face a cost barrier?
Yes. He supports first-gen and mission-driven applicants and asks them to tell him if cost is a barrier.
Can I talk with Johnny before I start?
Yes. You can send him a message and chat before you get started.
How do I contact Johnny Nguyen?
Send Johnny a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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