Sonal Somaiya
MBA admissions consultant and former Chicago Booth admissions committee member
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Chicago Booth; Former admissions committee member, Chicago Booth; Former admissions committee member, Georgetown University; Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, Georgetown University |
Sonal Somaiya is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants with essays, interviews, and overall application strategy. She holds an MBA from Chicago Booth and served on the admissions committee at both Chicago Booth and Georgetown University. She began in investment banking at Goldman Sachs, then worked in corporate development at Google. Today she leads go-to-market work for Alphabet's climate AI products as Chief of Staff.
What Sonal helps with
Sonal helps applicants build a clear story and a sound plan for business school. She also advises on career paths she has taken.
- MBA application strategy
- Reviewing full MBA applications
- Writing and shaping MBA essays
- Cover letters
- Mock MBA interviews
- Positioning your background for top business schools
- Questions about careers in investment banking, corporate development, or tech
Background and qualifications
Sonal earned her MBA at Chicago Booth and a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. She started at Goldman Sachs in technology, media and telecom investment banking. Earlier, she managed Georgetown's $1B+ endowment as an investment analyst. She advised the City of Chicago Mayor's Office on digital innovation. At Google she led M&A and investment deals, including Mandiant, Frontier Climate, Siemplify, and Tempus AI. She now leads go-to-market strategy for Alphabet's climate AI products. She also sat on admissions committees at Chicago Booth and Georgetown.
Sonal Somaiya pricing
Programs and services
- MBA application review and mock interview, 3 to 5 hours of coaching
- Mock MBA interview, 4 hours of coaching
- Custom hourly coaching
Sonal Somaiya reviews
Sonal Somaiya has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She has sat on the admissions committee at both Chicago Booth and Georgetown University, so she knows how applications are read from the inside.
Best for MBA applicants who want help with essays, interviews, and a clear application strategy.
Common questions
How much does Sonal Somaiya charge?
Coaching with Sonal runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Sonal from this page for an exact quote.
What does Sonal Somaiya help with?
Sonal Somaiya helps with MBA application strategy, reviewing full MBA applications, writing and shaping MBA essays and cover letters.
Does Sonal Somaiya have reviews?
Sonal Somaiya has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Sonal Somaiya certified?
Sonal Somaiya lists: MBA, Chicago Booth; Former admissions committee member, Chicago Booth; Former admissions committee member, Georgetown University; Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, Georgetown University.
Does Sonal Somaiya offer mock MBA interviews?
Yes. She offers a 4 hour mock MBA interview package. She also offers a package that combines an application review with a mock interview.
How do I contact Sonal Somaiya?
Send Sonal a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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