Kenan Sakarcan
MBA admissions consultant and former career switcher
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsCareer change |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | GMAT 750; Tuck School of Business; SDA Bocconi School of Management |
Kenan Sakarcan is an MBA admissions consultant who helps people with school selection, applications and career strategy. He has advised more than 10 clients. He is a career switcher himself. His background includes healthcare consulting at Booz Allen Hamilton, corporate strategy, product work at Starbucks, and product management at Intuit. He scored 750 on the GMAT and studied at Tuck School of Business.
What Kenan helps with
Kenan helps applicants choose schools, build their applications and plan their careers. He focuses on telling your story so admissions officers see the value you bring.
- Choosing which MBA programs to apply to
- Telling your story in an authentic way
- Building a strong MBA application
- Planning career strategy around an MBA
- Switching careers through an MBA program
- Sorting good advice from bad advice on applications
Background and qualifications
Kenan started in healthcare management consulting at Booz Allen Hamilton, where he worked on change management and patient and staff experience. He then moved into corporate strategy and partnership development, reporting to a CEO, CFO and board. At Starbucks he was strategy and operations lead for a global innovation team of 100+ people. During his full time MBA he ran Kahve Management, doing due diligence and research work for private equity, CPG and software clients. He now works as a product manager at Intuit on QuickBooks onboarding. He scored 750 on the GMAT.
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Kenan Sakarcan reviews
Kenan Sakarcan has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a career switcher who has worked in consulting, corporate strategy, CPG and software product management.
Best for MBA applicants who want help with school choice, their story and career direction.
Common questions
How much does Kenan Sakarcan charge?
Coaching with Kenan runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kenan Sakarcan help with?
Kenan Sakarcan helps with choosing which MBA programs to apply to, telling your story in an authentic way, building a strong MBA application and planning career strategy around an MBA.
Does Kenan Sakarcan have reviews?
Kenan Sakarcan has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Kenan Sakarcan certified?
Kenan Sakarcan lists: GMAT 750; Tuck School of Business; SDA Bocconi School of Management.
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