Maximilian Lin
MBA and university admissions consultant with BCG consulting experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysMBA admissionsGrad school and PhDIvy League and top schoolsFinancial aid and scholarshipsConsulting and finance recruitingInterview coachingResume and LinkedInNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | First-Class honours undergraduate degree, University of Oxford; MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology, University of Oxford |
Maximilian Lin is an admissions consultant who helps applicants with MBA, master's and undergraduate applications. He also coaches on consulting recruitment. He won consulting offers from McKinsey, BCG, ClearView Healthcare Partners, and ZS, and was admitted to the Wharton Deferred MBA programme. He finished his Oxford degree with First-Class honours and returned for a master's on a full scholarship. He has mentored more than 15 students from underrepresented backgrounds through applications to leading UK and US universities.
What Maximilian helps with
Maximilian helps applicants build a clear personal story and show what sets them apart. He works on the written and spoken parts of an application.
- Building a distinctive personal narrative
- Finding your strongest differentiators
- Writing CVs and essays
- Drafting personal statements
- Scholarship applications
- Preparing interview answers
- Deferred MBA applications
- Consulting recruitment
Who Maximilian works with
Maximilian works with applicants to undergraduate and postgraduate programs. He also coaches deferred MBA applicants and people going through consulting recruitment. He has mentored students from underrepresented backgrounds who applied to leading universities in the UK and US.
Background and qualifications
Maximilian earned an undergraduate degree at Oxford with First-Class honours. He came back to Oxford for an MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology on a full scholarship. He was admitted to the Wharton Deferred MBA programme. He has worked as an academic tutor for undergraduate biomedical sciences and preclinical medicine at Oxford. In consulting recruitment, he received offers from McKinsey, BCG, ClearView Healthcare Partners, and ZS. He interned at BCG and Merck Inhouse Consulting, and received full-time BCG offers in London and Munich.
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Maximilian Lin reviews
Maximilian Lin has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He has been through Oxford, Wharton deferred MBA and top consulting selection processes himself, across the UK, US, and Germany.
Best for applicants aiming at top universities, deferred MBA programs, or consulting jobs who want direct feedback on their story.
Common questions
How much does Maximilian Lin charge?
Coaching with Maximilian runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Maximilian Lin help with?
Maximilian Lin helps with building a distinctive personal narrative, finding your strongest differentiators, writing CVs and essays and drafting personal statements.
Does Maximilian Lin have reviews?
Maximilian Lin has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Maximilian Lin certified?
Maximilian Lin lists: First-Class honours undergraduate degree, University of Oxford; MSc in Global Health Science and Epidemiology, University of Oxford.
Which types of applications does Maximilian Lin cover?
He covers undergraduate and postgraduate admissions and deferred MBA applications. He also helps with scholarship applications.
How do I contact Maximilian Lin?
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