Sachin Waikar
MBA admissions consultant and writer for top business school applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | BA in Psychology, Stanford; PhD in Clinical Psychology, UCLA |
| Experience | 15 years coaching |
Sachin Waikar is an MBA admissions consultant who also helps applicants to PhD and Master's programs. He has worked in admissions for 15+ years. His clients have gotten into top business schools worldwide, including Stanford GSB, HBS, Wharton, MIT and INSEAD. Before this, he was a McKinsey consultant in Chicago. He is also a published writer, so he helps applicants find and tell their own stories across every part of the application.
What Sachin helps with
Sachin works on every part of the application process. His focus is helping applicants tell stories that only they can tell.
- Finding the personal stories for an MBA application
- Writing strong application essays
- Applying to top business schools worldwide
- Applying to PhD programs in STEM and liberal arts
- Applying to Master's programs
- Applying to specialty programs like Education, Architecture and Design
Who Sachin works with
Sachin works with MBA applicants aiming for top business schools around the world. He also works with people applying to PhD and Master's programs. These include STEM and liberal arts programs, and specialty fields like Education, Architecture and Design.
Background and qualifications
Sachin earned a BA in psychology at Stanford and a PhD in clinical psychology at UCLA. He then took a job at McKinsey & Company and worked as a consultant in the Chicago office for nearly three years. After leaving consulting, he became a writer. He has written novels, short stories, narrative nonfiction and screenplays. His work has appeared in Esquire, The Rumpus, Amazon Day One and Parents. His screenwriting placed in HBO's Project Greenlight. He has worked on articles and books for Harvard Business Review, Forbes and HarperCollins. He has been an admissions consultant for 15+ years.
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Sachin Waikar reviews
Sachin Waikar has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former McKinsey consultant with a clinical psychology PhD who is also a published novelist and screenwriter.
Best for applicants to top MBA, PhD or Master's programs who want help shaping their personal stories.
Common questions
How much does Sachin Waikar charge?
Coaching with Sachin runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Sachin Waikar help with?
Sachin Waikar helps with finding the personal stories for an MBA application, writing strong application essays, applying to top business schools worldwide and applying to PhD programs in STEM and liberal arts.
Does Sachin Waikar have reviews?
Sachin Waikar has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Sachin Waikar certified?
Sachin Waikar lists: BA in Psychology, Stanford; PhD in Clinical Psychology, UCLA.
Does Sachin Waikar help with programs other than MBA?
Yes. He also helps applicants to PhD and Master's programs. These include STEM, liberal arts, and specialty programs like Education, Architecture and Design.
How do I contact Sachin Waikar?
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