Matt Kilby
MBA admissions consultant for military, engineering and athletic applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsCollege admissionsIvy League and top schoolsGrad school and PhDConsulting and finance recruitingMilitary transition |
| Works with | Veterans, Engineers and Athletes |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | BS Mechanical Engineering, United States Naval Academy; MBA, MIT; MS Mechanical Engineering, MIT |
| Experience | 6 years coaching |
Matt Kilby is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants get into top business schools and undergraduate schools. He has coached for over 6 years. He is a former nuclear submarine officer and a Project Leader at BCG. Clients he has helped were admitted to Harvard Business School, Wharton, Chicago Booth, Kellogg and MIT Sloan, including the LGO program. He also works with military veterans, engineers and athletes.
What Matt helps with
Matt helps applicants build a full application that fits together and shows who they are. He also helps candidates who want offers from top consulting firms.
- Applying to top MBA programs
- Applying to MIT Sloan and the LGO program
- Crafting a personal story for the application
- Making every part of the application tie together
- Applying with a military background
- Applying with an engineering or athletic background
- Preparing for MBB consulting firm offers
Who Matt works with
Matt works with applicants to top business schools and undergraduate schools. Many of his clients have non-traditional backgrounds. These include military veterans, engineers and athletes. He has also helped candidates who received multiple offers from MBB consulting firms.
Background and qualifications
Matt holds an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Naval Academy. He also earned a dual masters from MIT, an MBA and an MS in Mechanical Engineering. He served for five years as a nuclear submarine officer. He now works as a Project Leader at BCG in the Washington D.C. office. He has coached admissions candidates for over 6 years. He started coaching after working with a coach during his own MBA application.
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Matt Kilby reviews
Matt Kilby has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 41 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former nuclear submarine officer and current BCG Project Leader who coaches military and engineering applicants to top MBA programs.
Best for MBA applicants from military, engineering or athletic backgrounds who are aiming for top business schools.
Common questions
How much does Matt Kilby charge?
Coaching with Matt runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Matt from this page for an exact quote.
What does Matt Kilby help with?
Matt Kilby helps with applying to top MBA programs, applying to MIT Sloan and the LGO program, crafting a personal story for the application and making every part of the application tie together.
Does Matt Kilby have reviews?
Matt Kilby has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 41 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Matt Kilby certified?
Matt Kilby lists: BS Mechanical Engineering, United States Naval Academy; MBA, MIT; MS Mechanical Engineering, MIT.
Does Matt Kilby work with military veterans?
Yes. Matt has helped military veterans apply to business schools. He is a former nuclear submarine officer himself.
Which business schools has Matt helped clients get into?
His clients have gained admission to Harvard Business School, Wharton, Chicago Booth, Kellogg and MIT Sloan. That includes the LGO program.
How do I contact Matt Kilby?
Send Matt a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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