William Synnott
MBA admissions consultant and coach for consulting, VC and product roles
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsCollege admissionsIvy League and top schoolsConsulting and finance recruitingCareer changeInterview coaching |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA student, Berkeley Haas School of Business; Dartmouth College graduate |
William Synnott is an MBA admissions consultant who also coaches people aiming for top consulting firms, venture capital and product roles. He is a current Berkeley Haas MBA student and a Dartmouth graduate. Before business school, he worked in growth strategy consulting at Accenture and advised Fortune 100 tech companies. He has also worked in venture capital investing at Deep Acre and interned in product at Garmin.
What William helps with
William helps people who are close to their next step up in school or business. He turns a messy story into a clear, strong narrative.
- Getting into a top MBA program
- Getting into a top undergraduate program
- Entering a top consulting firm
- Pivoting into venture capital
- Pivoting into product management
- Turning a messy story into a clear narrative
- Meeting what admissions and hiring teams look for
Who William works with
William works with people who are right on the edge of their next jump in the academic or business world. That includes applicants to top MBA and undergraduate programs. It also includes people aiming for top consulting firms, venture capital or product roles.
Background and qualifications
William spent several years in growth strategy consulting at Accenture. He advised Fortune 100 tech companies, mainly in semiconductors, datacenters, and energy and autonomous vehicles. He later worked part-time in venture capital investing at Deep Acre, covering portfolio work, due diligence and pipeline. In summer 2025 he interned in product at Garmin, working with engineers on new product concepts and building financial models for launches. He is a current MBA student at Berkeley Haas and a Dartmouth College graduate. He went from junior consulting analyst to VC investor, product manager and consulting team lead in 5 years.
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William Synnott reviews
William Synnott has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Current Berkeley Haas MBA student who has worked in consulting, venture capital and product, so he coaches from inside the paths his clients want.
Best for applicants aiming at top MBA programs, consulting firms, VC or product roles who need a sharper story.
Common questions
How much does William Synnott charge?
Coaching with William runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does William Synnott help with?
William Synnott helps with getting into a top MBA program, getting into a top undergraduate program, entering a top consulting firm and pivoting into venture capital.
Does William Synnott have reviews?
William Synnott has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is William Synnott certified?
William Synnott lists: MBA student, Berkeley Haas School of Business; Dartmouth College graduate.
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