Scott Edinburgh
MBA admissions consultant for applicants worldwide, based in Boston
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $275 an hour |
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| Based in | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Credentials | Wharton MBA; MIT Sloan graduate; Former board member, Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants |
| Experience | 18 years coaching |
| Practice | Personal MBA Coach |
Scott Edinburgh is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants get into their target business schools. He founded Personal MBA Coach, a boutique firm in Boston. He holds a Wharton MBA and an MIT Sloan degree. His team includes former M7 admissions directors and interviewers. Clients earned over $11 million in scholarships last year. The firm has worked with MBA applicants around the world since 2008 and reports a 96% success rate.
What Scott helps with
Scott and his team support MBA applicants from early planning through interviews. They also help applicants who have already drafted essays.
- Building an MBA applicant profile
- Choosing which schools to apply to
- Editing MBA application essays
- Preparing for mock interviews
- GMAT, GRE and EA tutoring
- Planning early for a future MBA
- Applying to Executive MBA programs
- Handling waitlists and post-acceptance steps
Who Scott works with
The firm works with MBA applicants around the world. Some are just starting to plan. Others already have essay drafts. It also has packages for Executive MBA applicants, deferred MBA applicants and those applying to specialized master's programs.
How Scott works
Each client works one-on-one with an MBA admissions consultant. The process can cover the whole application: Early planning, GMAT, GRE or EA tutoring, application strategy, school selection, essay editing and mock interviews. Clients can pick a full package or one-time help such as a gut check, ding analysis, or waitlist strategy. Interview prep includes guides for HBS and Wharton Team-Based Discussion.
Background and qualifications
Scott Edinburgh founded Personal MBA Coach and has worked in MBA admissions consulting since 2008. He holds a Wharton MBA and graduated from MIT Sloan. He served on the board of directors of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants. Poets&Quants ranked his firm the #1 MBA admissions consultant in 2024 and 2026. His team includes former M7 admissions directors, former M7 interviewers and tutors.
Scott Edinburgh pricing
Programs and services
- Comprehensive MBA packages
- Executive MBA admissions packages
- Deferred MBA packages
- Specialized master's admissions
- Early MBA planning
- GMAT, GRE and EA tutoring
Scott Edinburgh reviews
The CoachVouch take
Scott leads a boutique firm staffed with former M7 admissions directors and interviewers, and he sat on the board of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants.
Best for MBA applicants who want one-on-one help with schools, essays, testing and interviews.
Common questions
How much does Scott Edinburgh charge?
Coaching with Scott runs $125 to $275 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Scott Edinburgh help with?
Scott Edinburgh helps with building an MBA applicant profile, choosing which schools to apply to, editing MBA application essays and preparing for mock interviews.
Is Scott Edinburgh certified?
Scott Edinburgh lists: Wharton MBA; MIT Sloan graduate; Former board member, Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants.
Does Personal MBA Coach help with Executive MBA applications?
Yes. The firm offers Executive MBA admissions consulting packages. It also has deferred MBA packages.
Can Personal MBA Coach help with test prep?
Yes. The firm offers GMAT, GRE and EA tutoring. It also offers SAT and ACT tutoring.
How do I contact Scott Edinburgh?
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