Melina Anlin
MBA admissions consultant with private equity and Bain experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | MBA, Harvard Business School; MPP, Harvard Kennedy School; Bachelor's in Business, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley; Bachelor's in Southeast Asian Studies |
Melina Anlin is an MBA admissions consultant. She helps applicants prepare for business school. She is a Principal at ACV Capital, a growth equity fund in Southeast Asia. She spent nine years at Bain, where she was a Senior Manager in the Private Equity Group leadership team. She holds an MBA and a public policy degree from Harvard. She has helped clients get into Harvard Business School.
What Melina helps with
Melina helps applicants aim for top business schools. She also covers MBA, college, management consulting and private equity paths.
- Applying to MBA programs
- Getting into Harvard Business School
- Preparing for management consulting careers
- Preparing for private equity careers
Background and qualifications
Melina leads the investment team at ACV Capital, a growth equity fund in Southeast Asia. She hires and interviews for the investment and legal teams. Before that, she was a Senior Manager at Bain from 2014 to 2023. She was part of the Private Equity Group leadership team and interviewed candidates for Associate Consultant and Consultant roles. She was a Summer Investment Associate at Sequoia Capital in 2018. She earned an MBA and a Master in Public Policy through the Harvard joint degree program, and a business degree from UC Berkeley Haas.
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Melina Anlin reviews
Melina Anlin has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She reviews and interviews job candidates at Bain and ACV Capital, and holds joint MBA and public policy degrees from Harvard.
Best for MBA applicants aiming for top programs like Harvard Business School.
Common questions
How much does Melina Anlin charge?
Coaching with Melina runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Melina from this page for an exact quote.
What does Melina Anlin help with?
Melina Anlin helps with applying to MBA programs, getting into Harvard Business School, preparing for management consulting careers and preparing for private equity careers.
Does Melina Anlin have reviews?
Melina Anlin has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Melina Anlin certified?
Melina Anlin lists: MBA, Harvard Business School; MPP, Harvard Kennedy School; Bachelor's in Business, Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley; Bachelor's in Southeast Asian Studies.
Has Melina helped clients get into Harvard Business School?
Yes. She has helped Leland clients get into Harvard Business School.
How do I contact Melina Anlin?
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