Xo Scrubb
MBA admissions consultant and Harvard Business School graduate
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
|---|---|
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| Also coaches | Career coach |
Xo Scrubb is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants get clear on their story and build strong business school applications. Xo started in HR at an investment bank, then moved into social impact work. Xo went on to Harvard Business School and was also accepted to Wharton, Columbia and NYU. Xo took the GRE 5 times, so low test scores and career shifts are part of the work Xo knows firsthand.
What Xo helps with
Xo helps MBA applicants find their reason for business school and tell their own story with honesty. Xo also works with people facing weak test scores and career changes.
- Getting clear on your reason for pursuing an MBA
- Telling your own story in your application
- Applying with low standardized test scores
- Career transitions before business school
- Self-doubt and imposter syndrome during the process
- Polishing Round 1 applications and planning Round 2 timelines
Who Xo works with
Xo works with MBA applicants who feel unsure their story will matter. This includes people with low standardized test scores, people changing careers, and people who feel lost. Xo also relates strongly to first-generation professionals moving through career mobility on their own.
Background and qualifications
Xo began in HR at an investment bank. After hearing colleagues talk about the MBA, Xo moved into the social impact world. Xo then chose to study business to understand how capital moves. Xo studied Sociology in college, with minors in Community Action and French studies. Xo attended Harvard Business School and was accepted to Wharton, Columbia and NYU. Xo currently works at Low Income Investment Fund. Xo is a first-generation American, college graduate and corporate professional.
Xo Scrubb pricing
Programs and services
- MBA admissions coaching
- Real estate coaching
- Recorded Q&A on Round 1 and Round 2 strategy
Xo Scrubb reviews
Xo Scrubb has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Xo is a Harvard Business School graduate who took the GRE 5 times and knows the low test score path firsthand.
Best for MBA applicants with low test scores or a career change who want help telling their story.
Common questions
How much does Xo Scrubb charge?
Coaching with Xo runs $80 to $230 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Xo Scrubb help with?
Xo Scrubb helps with getting clear on your reason for pursuing an MBA, telling your own story in your application, applying with low standardized test scores and career transitions before business school.
Does Xo Scrubb have reviews?
Xo Scrubb has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Xo Scrubb work with applicants who have low test scores?
Yes. Xo took the GRE 5 times and never hit the goal score, then still got into Harvard Business School. Xo has worked through low standardized test scores personally.
How do I contact Xo Scrubb?
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