William Kotas
MBA admissions consultant for top US and European programs
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Based in | Madrid, Spain |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Kellogg MBA; Dual BA in social sciences, Ohio University; Year-long professional coaching program, University of Miami |
William Kotas is an MBA admissions consultant who helps candidates get into top tier MBA and EMBA programs in the United States and Europe. He is a Kellogg MBA and a former Kellogg director for Latin America. He has interviewed MBA applicants for over two decades. His clients have been admitted to HBS, Booth, Wharton, Tuck, Haas, Stern, Darden, Johnson, Columbia, Emory and Kellogg. He is based in Madrid and works across time zones.
What William helps with
William helps applicants build strong cases for top MBA and EMBA programs. He works on strategy and on learning from past rejections.
- Application strategy for top MBA programs
- Ding analysis after a rejection
- Applying to EMBA programs
- Standing out to the admissions committee
- Choosing among top US and European schools
Who William works with
William works with MBA and EMBA candidates who are aiming for top tier schools. His clients have won admission to programs such as HBS, Wharton, Booth, Columbia and Kellogg. He also met with hundreds of high potential candidates across Latin America who were weighing MBA or EMBA studies.
Background and qualifications
William spent decades working in marketing and consulting roles in service industries. He worked at least one year in ten countries. He began in the Peace Corps in Ecuador for two years. He earned his MBA at Kellogg and stayed involved with the school. He led alumni clubs in Peru, South Florida and Brazil, ran information sessions for Admissions and interviewed applicants for over two decades. He later held a director-level role serving Kellogg across Latin America. He is a first-generation college student with a dual BA in social sciences from Ohio University. He also completed a year-long professional coaching program at the University of Miami.
William Kotas pricing
Programs and services
- 3+ hour coaching package
- Custom hourly coaching
William Kotas reviews
William Kotas has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a former Kellogg director who met individually with hundreds of MBA and EMBA prospects across Latin America.
Best for candidates targeting top tier MBA or EMBA programs who want an admissions veteran with deep Kellogg experience.
Common questions
How much does William Kotas charge?
Coaching with William runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message William from this page for an exact quote.
What does William Kotas help with?
William Kotas helps with application strategy for top MBA programs, ding analysis after a rejection, applying to EMBA programs and standing out to the admissions committee.
Does William Kotas coach online?
William is based in Madrid, Spain. Sessions are online.
Does William Kotas have reviews?
William Kotas has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is William Kotas certified?
William Kotas lists: Kellogg MBA; Dual BA in social sciences, Ohio University; Year-long professional coaching program, University of Miami.
Does William Kotas work with EMBA applicants?
Yes. He has coached both MBA and EMBA candidates who were admitted to top programs.
Can William work with clients in different time zones?
Yes. He is based in Madrid and is flexible with time zones.
How do I contact William Kotas?
Send William a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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