Kieran Carty
MBA admissions consultant for first-gen and international applicants
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Author, Mastering B-School Apps |
Kieran Carty is an MBA admissions consultant who helps first-gen and international applicants get into top business schools. He got into both Stanford GSB and HBS without a coach or an Ivy League degree. Before that he worked in investment banking, private equity and impact investing across Africa, India and the Middle East. He wrote Mastering B-School Apps, a guide that has helped 100 people gain admission to HBS and GSB.
What Kieran helps with
Kieran helps applicants who doubt they belong at a top business school. He works with them to find their voice and build an application that is theirs alone.
- Applying to Stanford GSB and HBS
- Turning lived experience into an application strength
- Building a clear personal story
- Finding your voice in MBA essays
- Applying as a first-generation college graduate
- Applying as an international student
- Overcoming self-doubt about belonging at a top school
Who Kieran works with
Kieran works with first-gen and international applicants who are unsure they belong at a top school. His clients often come from backgrounds without family connections or insider access to MBA programs.
Background and qualifications
Kieran grew up in London and went to a state school in Lewisham. He spent his twenties in investment banking, then private equity, and later worked as an impact investor across East and West Africa, India and the Middle East. He was admitted to both Stanford GSB and HBS without a coach. He wrote Mastering B-School Apps. He has also been an Entrepreneur in Residence at Blue Ridge Labs and an IDIF Fellow at Stanford GSB.
Kieran Carty pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one MBA admissions coaching
- Mastering B-School Apps guide
- HBS example essay resource
Kieran Carty reviews
Kieran Carty has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 14 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He got into both Stanford GSB and HBS without a coach and wrote a guide that has helped 100 people gain admission.
Best for first-gen or international applicants aiming for Stanford GSB or HBS who want help telling their own story.
Common questions
How much does Kieran Carty charge?
Coaching with Kieran runs $80 to $230 an hour. Message Kieran from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kieran Carty help with?
Kieran Carty helps with applying to Stanford GSB and HBS, turning lived experience into an application strength, building a clear personal story and finding your voice in MBA essays.
Does Kieran Carty have reviews?
Kieran Carty has a 4.9 out of 5 rating from 14 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Kieran Carty certified?
Kieran Carty lists: Author, Mastering B-School Apps.
Does Kieran Carty work with first-gen applicants?
Yes. He is a first-gen college graduate and coaches first-gen and international applicants who doubt they belong at a top school.
Which business schools does Kieran Carty focus on?
He focuses on top programs, especially Stanford GSB and HBS. His guide has helped 100 people gain admission to those two schools.
How do I contact Kieran Carty?
Send Kieran a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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