Sammy Shen
MBA admissions consultant and Wharton MBA student
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsIvy League and top schoolsResume and LinkedInInterview coachingCareer clarity and purpose |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA student at Wharton; BA in Media Studies and Psychology, Pomona College |
Sammy Shen is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants plan their careers, pick schools, shape essays and prepare for interviews. Sammy is an MBA student at Wharton and spent three years at Google in the U.S. and Asia. Sammy has worked with more than 20 students. Three of them got into M7 programs after end-to-end consulting. Sammy also works as a venture scout and meets early-stage founders.
What Sammy helps with
Sammy helps MBA applicants find the story in their background and turn it into a clear application. Work covers the full process, from choosing schools to interviews.
- Career planning before applying to business school
- Resume review
- Mock interviews
- School selection
- Essay strategy
- Finding a personal story in seemingly unrelated experiences
- Preparing for the Harvard Business School interview
- Preparing for the Stanford GSB interview
Who Sammy works with
Sammy works with MBA applicants from different backgrounds, including people with careers in the U.S. and international markets. Sammy has worked with more than 20 students so far. Sammy also supports applicants who feel unsure about their career path and are not sure what story to tell.
Background and qualifications
Sammy studied Media Studies and Psychology at Pomona College. After graduating, Sammy spent three years at Google in the U.S. and Asia. Next came a year freelancing with startups on product, brand and go-to-market work. Sammy also spent a year in venture capital. Sammy is now an MBA student at Wharton and did a summer internship in product marketing at Microsoft. Sammy works as a venture scout and is an education influencer with 60k followers.
Sammy Shen pricing
Programs and services
- Packages with 20 or more hours of coaching
- Packages with 5 or more hours of coaching
- Packages with 3 or more hours of coaching
- Harvard Business School interview prep
- Stanford GSB interview prep
- Custom hourly sessions
Sammy Shen reviews
Sammy Shen has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Sammy is a current Wharton MBA student who has worked in product, brand and venture, and who has gone through the MBA application process personally.
Best for MBA applicants with non-linear career paths who want help finding their story.
Common questions
How much does Sammy Shen charge?
Coaching with Sammy runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Sammy Shen help with?
Sammy Shen helps with career planning before applying to business school, resume review, mock interviews and school selection.
Does Sammy Shen have reviews?
Sammy Shen has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Sammy Shen certified?
Sammy Shen lists: MBA student at Wharton; BA in Media Studies and Psychology, Pomona College.
Does Sammy Shen help with interviews for specific business schools?
Yes. Sammy offers interview prep packages for Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB.
Has Sammy helped students get into top MBA programs?
Yes. Sammy gave end-to-end consulting to three students who were admitted to M7 programs.
How do I contact Sammy Shen?
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