Simo Baravelli
MBA admissions consultant who helps with essays and interviews
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
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| Credentials | Bachelor of Business Administration, Notre Dame (Mendoza College of Business) |
Simo Baravelli is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants turn their experiences into strong applications. Simo has worked with more than 20 MBA clients. Clients have been accepted to HBS, Wharton and MIT Sloan. Simo works as a consultant at Bain & Company and studied management consulting and economics at Notre Dame, where Simo also played Division I soccer. Simo has a deferred MBA place for 2025 to 2030.
What Simo helps with
Simo helps applicants clarify their experiences and tell their story in MBA applications. The work covers strategy, essays and interviews.
- Application strategy
- Cover letters
- Clarifying your unique experiences
- Framing your leadership story
- Writing MBA essays that feel authentic
- Preparing for MBA interviews
- Talking through strategy and mindset
Who Simo works with
Simo works with MBA applicants. More than 20 clients have worked with Simo, and they have gained admission to schools including HBS, Wharton and MIT Sloan.
Background and qualifications
Simo grew up in Italy and moved to the U.S. to study at Notre Dame. Simo earned a Bachelor of Business Administration at the Mendoza College of Business, with study in management consulting and economics. Simo played NCAA Division I soccer and worked as a research assistant and teaching fellow at Notre Dame. Simo co-founded skis from January 2023 to September 2024. Simo now works at Bain & Company as a consultant and has a deferred MBA place for 2025 to 2030.
Simo Baravelli pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly sessions
Simo Baravelli reviews
Simo Baravelli has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 14 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Simo is a working Bain & Company consultant who has helped clients get into HBS, Wharton and MIT Sloan.
Best for MBA applicants who want help shaping their story for essays and interviews.
Common questions
How much does Simo Baravelli charge?
Coaching with Simo runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Simo Baravelli help with?
Simo Baravelli helps with application strategy, cover letters, clarifying your unique experiences and framing your leadership story.
Does Simo Baravelli have reviews?
Simo Baravelli has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 14 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Simo Baravelli certified?
Simo Baravelli lists: Bachelor of Business Administration, Notre Dame (Mendoza College of Business).
How do I contact Simo Baravelli?
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