Skyler Adams
College and MBA admissions consultant and firm co-founder
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | Northwestern University |
| Practice | Adams Admissions Consulting |
Skyler Adams is a college and MBA admissions consultant who helps students and families with the application process. Skyler co-founded and runs Adams Admissions Consulting. Clients have been admitted to schools such as Yale, MIT, Berkeley, USC and Northwestern. MBA clients have gained acceptance to Chicago Booth, MIT Sloan, Yale SOM, Kellogg, Darden, Columbia and Duke Fuqua. Skyler also sits on the board of a college access nonprofit for first-generation students.
What Skyler helps with
Skyler guides students through college and MBA applications, from choosing schools to final essays and interviews.
- Building a college application strategy
- Choosing suitable universities
- Brainstorming and refining essay topics
- Guidance on recommendation letters
- MBA resume development
- MBA essay editing and proofreading
- MBA interview preparation
- Shaping a personal story for admissions committees
Who Skyler works with
Skyler works with students and families going through the college admissions process. Skyler also coaches MBA applicants. The firm supports first-generation and low-income students through its First Acceptance Program.
How Skyler works
Skyler starts with a full review of the client's background, experiences and goals. From that review, Skyler builds an application strategy that highlights the client's strengths. For college students, this covers academics, activities and career aims. For MBA clients, Skyler works on the resume, essays, recommendation letters and interview prep, and helps shape the personal story.
Background and qualifications
Skyler Adams is co-founder and CEO of Adams Admissions Consulting, which Skyler started in March 2024. Skyler has coached MBA applicants independently since November 2023. Before that, Skyler worked as an admissions consultant at Solomon Admissions from January 2022 to November 2023. Skyler is a Northwestern University graduate and serves on the board of Green Halo Scholars, a nonprofit that supports first-generation college students.
Skyler Adams pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions consulting
- MBA admissions coaching
- First Acceptance Program for first-generation, low-income students
- Free chat before starting
Skyler Adams reviews
Skyler Adams has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 48 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Skyler advises both college and MBA applicants and sits on the board of a nonprofit for first-generation college students.
Best for students and MBA applicants aiming for top schools, including first-generation and low-income families.
Common questions
How much does Skyler Adams charge?
Coaching with Skyler runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Skyler from this page for an exact quote.
What does Skyler Adams help with?
Skyler Adams helps with building a college application strategy, choosing suitable universities, brainstorming and refining essay topics and guidance on recommendation letters.
Does Skyler Adams have reviews?
Skyler Adams has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 48 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Skyler Adams certified?
Skyler Adams lists: Northwestern University.
Does Skyler Adams coach MBA applicants?
Yes. Skyler coaches MBA applicants on resumes, essays, interviews and overall strategy.
Does Skyler support first-generation students?
Yes. Adams Admissions Consulting runs the First Acceptance Program for first-generation, low-income students.
How do I contact Skyler Adams?
Send Skyler a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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