Utku Dalan
MBA admissions consultant and Stanford GSB alumnus
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business; BS in Industrial Engineering, Boğaziçi University |
Utku Dalan is an MBA admissions consultant who helps candidates plan their applications, write essays and prepare for interviews. He is a Stanford GSB MBA alumnus and a former consultant. He has coached more than 10 candidates into top programs. He also works with international applicants. At Stanford he co-led the Fintech Club and served as a GSB MBA Ambassador.
What Utku helps with
Utku works on the full MBA application, from the first plan to the final interview. He helps candidates tell their own story with clarity.
- Building an MBA application strategy
- Writing MBA essays
- Preparing for MBA interviews
- Getting ready for the Stanford GSB interview
- Applying to MBA programs as an international candidate
- Putting together a full MBA application package
Who Utku works with
Utku works with MBA candidates aiming for top programs. He has a strong record supporting international applicants. He helps people who feel lost in the process and lack a clear plan or a network to lean on.
Background and qualifications
Utku earned his MBA at Stanford GSB. There he co-led the Fintech Club, sat on the GSB Impact Fund fintech investing team, joined the VC Club and Entrepreneurship Club, and served as a GSB MBA Ambassador. Before that he worked as an Associate Consultant from 2018 to 2020 and as a Junior Engagement Manager at Mastercard from 2021 to 2022. He was a Venture Fellow from 2023 to 2024. Since July 2024 he has been a Senior Manager in Business Operations. He holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Boğaziçi University.
Utku Dalan pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching
- Stanford GSB interview package
Utku Dalan reviews
Utku Dalan has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A Stanford GSB alumnus and former consultant who has coached more than 10 candidates into top MBA programs.
Best for international MBA applicants who want help with strategy, essays and interviews.
Common questions
How much does Utku Dalan charge?
Coaching with Utku runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Utku Dalan help with?
Utku Dalan helps with building an MBA application strategy, writing MBA essays, preparing for MBA interviews and getting ready for the Stanford GSB interview.
Does Utku Dalan have reviews?
Utku Dalan has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Utku Dalan certified?
Utku Dalan lists: MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business; BS in Industrial Engineering, Boğaziçi University.
Does Utku Dalan work with international applicants?
Yes. He has a strong record supporting international applicants to MBA programs.
Can Utku help with the Stanford GSB interview?
Yes. He offers a package built to prepare candidates for the Stanford GSB interview.
How do I contact Utku Dalan?
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