Oren Margolis, admissions consultant in Los Angeles

Oren Margolis

MBA admissions consultant and executive coach in Los Angeles

Admissions ConsultantLos Angeles, California, United States$130 to $275 an hour
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Hourly rate range$130 to $275 an hour
Focus areas
MBA admissionsCollege essaysInternational studentsLeadership developmentAssessments (360, DISC, CliftonStrengths)Interview coaching
Also coachesExecutive coach and Career coach
Based inLos Angeles, California, United States
CredentialsICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC); Certified Executive Coach (CEC); Certified Hogan Assessments practitioner; SPHR (HRCI); MBA, NYU Stern School of Business; BS in Media, Culture, and Communication, NYU

Oren Margolis is an MBA admissions consultant who also offers career, leadership and executive coaching. He spent 6 years in admissions at NYU, including the Stern School of Business, where he sat on committees and made decisions on thousands of applicants. He later worked in HR, marketing and strategy, and led the People function at Nova Credit. He holds ICF and executive coach certifications and is based in Los Angeles.

What Oren helps with

Oren helps applicants prepare for MBA admissions. He also coaches professionals on leadership and career growth.

  • Writing standout MBA application essays
  • Preparing for MBA interviews
  • Planning what to do between rounds and before deadlines
  • Understanding what MBA interviewers evaluate
  • Leadership development
  • Career coaching
  • Executive coaching

Background and qualifications

Oren began his career in higher education. He spent 6 years in undergraduate and MBA admissions at New York University, including the Stern School of Business. He evaluated, interviewed and decided on thousands of candidates. He also recruited for NYU in the US, China, India, the UAE and the UK. In corporate roles, he worked at Nova Credit, American Express, Hilton, WME and Westfield. At Nova Credit he was head of People. He holds an NYU MBA and is a certified Hogan Assessments practitioner.

Oren Margolis pricing

Hourly rate range
$130 to $275 an hour

Programs and services

  • MBA admissions consulting
  • Career coaching
  • Leadership coaching
  • Executive coaching
  • Intake call before paid sessions
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Oren Margolis has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 39 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.

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A former NYU Stern admissions committee member who also led HR at a VC-backed fintech.

Best for MBA applicants who want guidance from someone who has made admissions decisions.

Common questions

How much does Oren Margolis charge?

Coaching with Oren runs $130 to $275 an hour. Message Oren from this page for an exact quote.

What does Oren Margolis help with?

Oren Margolis helps with writing standout MBA application essays, preparing for MBA interviews, planning what to do between rounds and before deadlines and understanding what MBA interviewers evaluate.

Does Oren Margolis have reviews?

Oren Margolis has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 39 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.

Is Oren Margolis certified?

Oren Margolis lists: ICF Associate Certified Coach (ACC); Certified Executive Coach (CEC); Certified Hogan Assessments practitioner; SPHR (HRCI); MBA, NYU Stern School of Business; BS in Media, Culture, and Communication, NYU.

Has Oren Margolis worked on MBA admissions committees?

Yes. He spent 6 years in admissions at NYU, including the Stern School of Business, where he sat on committees and made decisions on thousands of candidates.

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