Jon Diakanwa
MBA admissions consultant and former Accenture management consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | Joint MBA/MPA, Wharton School and Harvard Kennedy School; Undergraduate degree, Dartmouth College |
Jon Diakanwa is an MBA admissions consultant who helps candidates apply to top business schools. He holds a joint MBA/MPA from Wharton and Harvard Kennedy School. He spent four years as a management consultant at Accenture and later worked with Techstars, Harlem Capital and Menlo Ventures. He focuses on applicants with complex careers and non-traditional paths, and covers positioning, essays, recommendations and interviews.
What Jon helps with
Jon helps MBA applicants shape their story and build a strong application. He also coaches on interviews, including the Wharton team based interview.
- Application strategy and positioning
- MBA essays
- Recommendations
- Interview preparation
- Wharton team based interview
- Cover letters
- Reapplying after a rejection
- Explaining complex or non-traditional careers
Who Jon works with
Jon works with MBA candidates who have complex careers or non-traditional paths. He also has a program built for reapplicants. He has coached more than 20 MBA clients.
Background and qualifications
Jon earned his undergraduate degree at Dartmouth College. He later completed a joint MBA/MPA at the Wharton School and Harvard Kennedy School. Before business school, he spent four years as a management consultant at Accenture, advising Fortune 500 executives on strategy, operations and digital transformation. He then worked across venture capital and startups with Techstars, Harlem Capital and Menlo Ventures. He was also Chief of Staff at Wellth. He draws on this experience to show clients what top MBA programs look for.
Jon Diakanwa pricing
Programs and services
- Wharton MBA team based interview prep
- 12 week MBA reapplicant program
- Custom hourly coaching
- Larger multi-hour application packages
- Free chat before booking
Jon Diakanwa reviews
Jon Diakanwa has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 15 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Jon combines a Wharton and Harvard Kennedy School joint degree with consulting, venture capital and startup experience.
Best for MBA applicants with non-traditional careers who need help telling their story, and for reapplicants.
Common questions
How much does Jon Diakanwa charge?
Coaching with Jon runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Jon from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jon Diakanwa help with?
Jon Diakanwa helps with application strategy and positioning, MBA essays, recommendations and interview preparation.
Does Jon Diakanwa have reviews?
Jon Diakanwa has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 15 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Jon Diakanwa certified?
Jon Diakanwa lists: Joint MBA/MPA, Wharton School and Harvard Kennedy School; Undergraduate degree, Dartmouth College.
Can Jon help with the Wharton team based interview?
Yes. He offers a dedicated coaching package for the Wharton MBA team based interview.
How do I contact Jon Diakanwa?
Send Jon a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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