Kevin Bruggeman
Admissions consultant for elite European finance master's programs
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Grad school and PhDInternational studentsInterview coachingConsulting and finance recruitingNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Oxford MSc Financial Economics (Distinction, Dean's List) |
Kevin Bruggeman is an admissions consultant who helps applicants get into elite European finance master's programs. He also coaches candidates for investment banking recruiting. He earned an Oxford MSc in Financial Economics and received an offer from HEC Paris. He worked in healthcare M&A at Rothschild and converted his internship there to a full-time analyst role. His clients have gained admission to Oxford MFE and HEC Paris.
What Kevin helps with
Kevin helps applicants build strong applications for finance master's programs. He also prepares candidates for investment banking internship and full-time recruiting.
- Applying to Oxford MFE, HEC Paris MFE, LSE MSc Finance, Cambridge MFin, Imperial and LBS
- Tailoring each application to the program it targets
- Turning scattered experiences into a clear story
- Writing essays that sound like the applicant
- Preparing interview answers
- Case interview preparation for investment banking
- Networking strategy for banking recruiting
- Positioning yourself without a target school on your CV
Who Kevin works with
Kevin works with two types of clients. The first are applicants aiming for elite European finance master's programs. The second are investment banking recruiting candidates preparing for internship and full-time processes, including those who do not have a target school on their CV.
How Kevin works
Kevin starts by working through a client's scattered experiences until the story clicks. Then he turns that story into essays, interview answers and applications. He uses a different approach for each program, since he got into Oxford and HEC Paris with different applications for different processes. He asks clients to book at least 36 hours ahead so he can review their materials.
Background and qualifications
Kevin completed the Oxford MSc in Financial Economics with Distinction and made the Dean's List. He also applied to HEC Paris, went through its panel interview and received an offer. His work history includes Rothschild healthcare M&A, ERM climate strategy, Kroll DFI valuations and the City of London Corporation's transition finance program. He interned at ING and Rothschild, then converted his Rothschild internship to a full-time analyst role.
Kevin Bruggeman pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one master's admissions coaching
- Investment banking recruiting coaching
- Case interview coaching
- Recorded webinar on questions to ask before applying to a finance master's
Kevin Bruggeman reviews
Kevin Bruggeman has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 20 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He got into both Oxford and HEC Paris and also converted a Rothschild internship into a full-time analyst role.
Best for applicants targeting elite European finance master's programs or investment banking roles without a target school.
Common questions
How much does Kevin Bruggeman charge?
Coaching with Kevin runs $70 to $225 an hour. Message Kevin from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kevin Bruggeman help with?
Kevin Bruggeman helps with applying to Oxford MFE, HEC Paris MFE, LSE MSc Finance, Cambridge MFin, Imperial and LBS, tailoring each application to the program it targets, turning scattered experiences into a clear story and writing essays that sound like the applicant.
Does Kevin Bruggeman coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Kevin Bruggeman have reviews?
Kevin Bruggeman has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 20 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Kevin Bruggeman certified?
Kevin Bruggeman lists: Oxford MSc Financial Economics (Distinction, Dean's List).
Does Kevin help with investment banking recruiting?
Yes. He coaches case interviews, networking strategy and how to position yourself without a target school on your CV.
When is Kevin available?
He offers evening slots in UK time, which suit US and European clients. Saturday slots are also open but fill quickly.
How do I contact Kevin Bruggeman?
Send Kevin a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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