Mervi Tan
MBA admissions coach and management consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsCollege essaysIvy League and top schoolsCareer changeConsulting and finance recruiting |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | BS, Economics |
Mervi Tan is an MBA admissions coach and management consultant. She helps applicants build a strong story and strategy for top business schools. She was admitted to MIT Sloan, Wharton, Booth, Kellogg and Columbia, with scholarship offers from several. Since July 2022 she has worked as a Senior Associate Consultant on tech, retail and private equity projects. She has also helped clients get into University of California, Berkeley.
What Mervi helps with
Mervi helps people write MBA applications that are clear and true to them. She works with consultants and career switchers who aim for top schools.
- Building a clear story for an MBA application
- Planning a strategy for top business schools
- Making the leap from consulting to an MBA
- Applying to MBA programs as a career switcher
- Writing an authentic application
Who Mervi works with
Mervi works with fellow consultants who want to move into an MBA program. She also works with career switchers who are targeting top schools.
Background and qualifications
Mervi is a Senior Associate Consultant, a role she has held since July 2022. She has worked on projects in tech, retail and private equity. Earlier, she interned at L.E.K. Consulting and worked at Curology, where she helped launch a sister brand. She holds a BS in Economics and went through the MBA application process herself.
Mervi Tan pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one MBA application coaching
Mervi Tan reviews
Mervi Tan has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 16 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a working management consultant who was admitted to MIT Sloan, Wharton, Booth, Kellogg and Columbia.
Best for consultants and career switchers who want to apply to top MBA programs.
Common questions
How much does Mervi Tan charge?
Coaching with Mervi runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Mervi Tan help with?
Mervi Tan helps with building a clear story for an MBA application, planning a strategy for top business schools, making the leap from consulting to an MBA and applying to MBA programs as a career switcher.
Does Mervi Tan have reviews?
Mervi Tan has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 16 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Mervi Tan certified?
Mervi Tan lists: BS, Economics.
Does Mervi Tan work with consultants applying to MBA programs?
Yes. She works with fellow consultants who want to make the leap to an MBA. She also works with career switchers targeting top schools.
How do I contact Mervi Tan?
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