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NYC · Since 2007 · GMAT Focus + MBA Admissions

GMAT Focus prep and MBA admissions consulting for ambitious NYC professionals.

MBA House is a Manhattan-based GMAT Focus prep and MBA admissions consulting firm for ambitious New York professionals. One membership combines 42 hours of live GMAT classes, unlimited private tutoring, Data Insights prep, school selection, essay reviews, interview coaching, and scholarship strategy — coordinated by one team.

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154 W 14th St, NYC 646.668.6151 Harvard admissions leadership
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Clients come from referrals
2,000+
Candidates assisted
$100M+
Scholarships secured
5.0
Google rating from 46 reviews
Google reviews

Students do not just finish the course. They get momentum.

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46 five-star Google reviews for MBA House GMAT prep and admissions consulting.

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“The lessons and preparation for the GMAT was outstanding with the most private help possible from Marcelo and Vivianne.”

Nadav Sternbach Google review
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“I learned in a week, what took me a month to learn on my own. Vivianne and Marcelo have been with me every step of the way.”

Sam Selman Google review
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“MBA House offered comprehensive consulting with guidance on everything from school selection to scholarships to recommendations and more.”

C. Martin Google review
One membership

Your score strategy and your application strategy built together.

Most candidates manage a GMAT tutor, an admissions consultant, and an essay editor independently — and the pieces drift apart. MBA House runs the whole process: one team coordinating your test plan, school list, essays, recommendations, interviews, and scholarship strategy.

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GMAT Focus prep, fully bundled

42 hours of live instruction, 90-minute subject classes, recorded sessions, a structured 6-week syllabus, and unlimited private tutoring with subject specialists.

02

MBA admissions consulting

School selection, resume, essays, recommendations, video essays, mock interviews, scholarship strategy, and waitlist support — with double-peer review on every deliverable.

03

NYC and online, same team

Live sessions at our Manhattan studio on W 14th Street or online from wherever you work. The plan adapts to investment banking, consulting, finance, tech, or international schedules.

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Accountable, week by week

Your advisor sets a weekly plan, flags risks early, and adjusts as your test scores, deadlines, or target schools shift. No drift, no juggling vendors.

GMAT Focus

A structured course with unlimited private tutoring inside.

Every GMAT Focus engagement includes 42 hours of live instruction, 90-minute subject-specific classes, live and recorded access, a personal study plan, and unlimited private tutoring — not capped hours, not per-session billing.

Live instruction

42 hours, six-week rotation

Subject-specific classes covering Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights on a rotating six-week schedule, with 7:30 PM ET sessions designed around working professionals.

Private tutoring

Unlimited, not metered

Schedule one-on-one tutoring with subject specialists as often as your plan requires. No hour packages, no overage fees, no rationing your weakest topic.

Format

90-minute live classes

Attend in person at our W 14th Street studio or online. Every session is recorded so you can rewatch, work between time zones, or catch up after a client trip.

Study plan

Personal, not generic

A diagnostic identifies your weakest sub-sections, your target percentile, and your timeline — then your advisor sequences the topics so the work compounds toward your test date.

Who it's for

Busy NYC professionals

Bankers, consultants, finance professionals, attorneys, engineers, and international candidates with demanding schedules and 655+ GMAT Focus score targets.

After your free class

Diagnostic and plan

Attend a sample class, then receive a recorded session, a 6-week study plan, and a follow-up call with an advisor — at no cost.

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Find your starting point

Choose your GMAT Focus prep path.

Every path runs on the same foundation — live GMAT Focus classes, unlimited private tutoring, and a study plan mapped to your MBA timeline. Start from wherever you are today.

Structured intensive Need a structured GMAT bootcamp? Compress the core of GMAT Focus into a focused block of live classes and daily tutoring — built for professionals who want momentum fast. Explore the GMAT bootcamp NYC → Section-specific Struggling with Data Insights? Data Insights is a full third of the GMAT Focus score and the most under-prepared section. Drill it directly with a subject specialist. Work with a Data Insights tutor → Not sure yet Not sure where to start? Begin with a full-length diagnostic and review. We identify your binding constraint and target percentile before you study a single topic. Take a GMAT diagnostic test → Score strategy Trying to reach 655+? A 655+ GMAT Focus score demands a deliberate strategy across Quant, Verbal, and Data Insights, timed to your application round. See the 655+ score plan → Manhattan GMAT prep Studying in Manhattan? Manhattan-based GMAT Focus prep with live in-person classes or a fully online option, unlimited private tutoring, and a plan built for busy NYC professionals. See GMAT prep in Manhattan → Union Square classes Need classes near Union Square? Ninety-minute live GMAT Focus classes with Manhattan convenience, online flexibility when you need it, and unlimited tutoring support between every session. View Union Square GMAT classes →
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School selection and fit

Honest analysis of your profile against M7, T15, EMBA, and international targets. We build a balanced list around stretch, fit, and scholarship leverage.

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Essays with double-peer review

Every essay is shaped by your primary consultant and reviewed by a second senior reviewer. No solo editing, no one-pass drafts — the work compounds.

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Recommendations strategy

Who to ask, in what order, what to brief them on, and how to align two letters so the committee sees one consistent leader — not two flattering paragraphs.

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Interviews, video essays, scholarships

Live mock interviews with detailed feedback. Video essay coaching for Kellogg, Yale, and Wharton. A dedicated scholarship strategy for every short-listed school.

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Unlimited work hours

Round 1, Round 2, reapplication, waitlist, scholarship negotiation — your team works the application until it's submitted, not until a clock runs out.

MBA Admissions

Application strategy with Harvard perspective.

Our admissions practice is led by Vivianne Wright (Harvard) with 17+ years guiding candidates into the world's most selective programs. Every applicant gets a primary consultant, a peer reviewer, and a coordinated essay, recommendation, interview, and scholarship plan.

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Who we help

GMAT prep for NYC professionals applying to business school.

Most MBA House students are working professionals balancing demanding jobs, a target school list, and a real application timeline. We build the plan around your career goals, your schedule, and the scholarships you are chasing.

Finance professionals Bankers, PE, and asset management Prep that survives deal weeks and unpredictable hours, with unlimited tutoring you can scale up in a light week and pull back in a busy one. GMAT prep for finance professionals → Consultants Travel-heavy schedules A deadline-anchored plan that flexes around Monday-to-Thursday travel, with live online classes and recordings so you never fall behind. GMAT prep for consultants → NYU Stern applicants Downtown MBA and Langone candidates Score strategy and application positioning for NYU Stern's full-time and part-time programs, coordinated with your essays and interviews. GMAT tutor for NYU Stern → Columbia applicants CBS and EMBA candidates A target GMAT Focus score set from Columbia's medians and your scholarship goals, with a plan timed to J-Term or August entry. GMAT tutor for Columbia → M7 and top-15 applicants Full-scale MBA campaigns Integrated GMAT and admissions strategy for the most selective programs — school list, essays, recommendations, interviews, and scholarships. Explore MBA admissions consulting → Not sure yet? Start with a free strategy call Map your profile against your target schools, timeline, and scholarship potential — and leave with a written plan you keep. Book a free strategy call →
Packages

Choose by goal, not by hours.

Every package includes the GMAT Focus course and unlimited private tutoring. School counts determine the depth of admissions support — from one focused application to a full M7/Top-10 campaign.

Best for: re-takers and EA / EMBA

GMAT Focus Membership

Score-focused candidates who already know their schools or who are testing for an Executive MBA, Executive Assessment, or test-waiver decision.

$2,500Single transparent price
  • 42 hours of live GMAT Focus classes
  • Unlimited private tutoring
  • Personal study plan + recordings
  • NYC studio or online
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Best for: top-choice or single-school applicants

One-School Sprint

A focused campaign on one program — ideal for early decision, single-school EMBA applications, or scholarship-driven targets.

$4,000GMAT Focus + 1 school
  • Everything in GMAT Focus Membership
  • Full application for one school
  • Essays + recommendations + video
  • Mock interview + scholarship plan
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Best for: serious Round 1 / Round 2 candidates

Core MBA Campaign

A balanced application portfolio of stretch, fit, and safety, plus full scholarship strategy across three schools.

$4,500GMAT Focus + 3 schools
  • Everything in One-School Sprint
  • Three full school applications
  • Double-peer essay review
  • Waitlist + reapplication support
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Most chosen Best for: M7 / Top-10 campaigns and scholarship maximizers

Full M7 Campaign

Our most popular package — a comprehensive campaign across five programs, designed for candidates targeting the M7 / Top-10 and seeking the strongest possible scholarship outcomes.

$5,000GMAT Focus + 5 schools
  • Everything in Core MBA Campaign
  • Five full school applications
  • Senior reviewer on every essay
  • Scholarship negotiation playbook
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PayPal monthly payment plans available. Compare packages in detail →

Two ways to start

Two free conversations. No pressure.

Before any package, before any payment — start with one of the two conversations below. Both are complimentary, run online or at our NYC studio, and end with a written plan you keep.

Free Strategy Call · 30 minutes

MBA strategy call with an advisor

A one-on-one consultation for applicants thinking about an MBA in the next 6–24 months. We map your profile against your goals and leave you with a concrete next step.

  • Target-school shortlist and fit analysis
  • GMAT vs. GRE vs. Executive Assessment vs. waiver recommendation
  • Timeline for round 1, round 2, or deferred admission
  • Package recommendation and honest scholarship outlook
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Free GMAT Class · 90 minutes

Sample a live GMAT Focus class

Sit in on a real subject-specific class with our GMAT instructors. Experience the teaching style, the pace, and the way the curriculum is built around working professionals.

  • 90-minute live class, NYC or online
  • Recording of the session to keep
  • 6-week sample study plan from an advisor
  • Optional follow-up call — only if you want one
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Results

Outcomes that compound — and the trust to match.

For 17 years we have helped NYC and international candidates raise scores, win seats at elite programs, and unlock real scholarship dollars. The product is the proof.

2,000+
Candidates supported across GMAT prep and MBA admissions since 2007.
$100M+
In scholarships awarded to MBA House candidates across top business schools.
3 in 4
New clients are referred by a former student, family member, or admissions colleague.
17 yrs
Operating from the W 14th Street studio in Manhattan — in person and online.

Acceptances include

Harvard Stanford GSB Wharton MIT Sloan Columbia NYU Stern Booth Kellogg Yale SOM Tuck Haas INSEAD LBS
"They have been the absolutely most incredible partners in my journey towards getting into an MBA program. The lessons and preparation for the GMAT was outstanding."
— Nadav Sternbach, Google review

Themes from our Google reviews, Yelp, Beat The GMAT, and direct testimonials: small classes, unlimited tutoring, fair price, tailored experience, and instructors who care whether you actually get in — not just whether you finish the course.

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Vivianne Wright
Admissions leadership

Vivianne Wright

Director of MBA Admissions Consulting · Harvard

Vivianne leads MBA House's admissions practice. With a Harvard background and 17+ years of consulting experience, she has worked with candidates applying to every M7 program, top-15 U.S. school, and the leading European MBAs — across consulting, finance, tech, healthcare, the arts, and international profiles.

Every MBA House application benefits from her direct involvement: school selection, essay direction, recommendation strategy, video essay coaching, and interview preparation. Double-peer review is the default — never a single set of eyes on your work.

Harvard 17+ years M7 admits $100M+ scholarships
GMAT prep across NYC

GMAT prep in Manhattan, Union Square, and online.

MBA House works with MBA applicants across Manhattan, Union Square, Flatiron, Chelsea, Midtown, Columbia, NYU Stern, and the broader New York City area. Join live GMAT Focus classes in Manhattan or online, then use unlimited private tutoring to fix weak areas in Quant, Verbal, and Data Insights.

Manhattan GMAT prep Manhattan The hub for Manhattan professionals — live GMAT Focus classes, unlimited tutoring, and admissions strategy from our W 14th Street studio. GMAT prep in Manhattan → Union Square GMAT classes near Union Square Evening and weekend classes a few minutes from Union Square, with a hybrid in-person and online option at our home location. GMAT classes near Union Square → Private tutoring GMAT private tutor Manhattan Unlimited one-on-one tutoring that diagnoses why you miss questions across Quant, Verbal, and Data Insights — then drills your patterns. GMAT private tutor Manhattan → NYU Stern GMAT tutor near NYU Stern Downtown support for NYU Stern MBA and Langone candidates, with score targets set from Stern's medians and your scholarship goals. GMAT tutor for NYU Stern → Columbia GMAT tutor near Columbia Business School Prep for CBS and EMBA candidates, timed to J-Term or August entry and coordinated with your Columbia application strategy. GMAT tutor for Columbia → Online Online GMAT tutor NYC The full program — live classes, unlimited tutoring, and admissions strategy — delivered live online for NYC students who prefer remote. Online GMAT tutor NYC →
Resources

For every stage of your NYC MBA decision.

Short, useful guides for the questions every serious applicant works through — from picking a test, to picking a school, to picking a strategy.

GMAT prep GMAT tutor NYC: how to choose the right prep plan Hour packages vs. unlimited tutoring, classroom vs. online, and how to evaluate a tutor before you commit a four-figure budget. Read the guide → GMAT prep GMAT prep NYC for finance, consulting, and tech professionals How to fit 42 hours of GMAT Focus instruction and unlimited tutoring around investment banking, consulting, and tech schedules. Read the guide → Admissions consulting MBA admissions consultant NYC: what to expect A walk-through of every step from first call to acceptance — school selection, essays, recommendations, interviews, and scholarship strategy. Read the guide → Test decision GMAT vs. GRE vs. Executive Assessment vs. waiver When each test makes sense, how waiver policies actually work at the top 25 U.S. programs, and how your test choice affects scholarships. Read the guide → School strategy Columbia MBA admissions consultant in NYC Application strategy for Columbia Business School: J-Term vs. August, essay angles, recommender choices, and interviews with CBS alumni. Read the guide → School strategy NYU Stern MBA admissions consultant How to position for NYU Stern's "Pick Six" essays, what the Stern interview emphasizes, and how to angle for scholarship consideration. Read the guide →
Library

Popular GMAT and MBA guides.

Start with the questions every serious applicant works through — from picking a test to targeting a school.

GMAT What is the GMAT Focus Edition? How the current GMAT Focus is structured across Quant, Verbal, and Data Insights — and what changed from the classic exam. Read the guide → GMAT What is the GMAT? A plain-English overview of the exam, how it is scored, and how business schools actually use it in admissions. Read the guide → Test decision GMAT vs. GRE vs. EA vs. waiver When each test makes sense, how waiver policies work at top programs, and how your choice affects scholarships. Read the guide → Scoring GRE to GMAT Focus score conversion How GRE and GMAT Focus scores line up, and how to read a converted score against a program's median. Read the guide → School guide Harvard MBA admissions guide Profile, essays, timeline, and strategy for applying to Harvard Business School. Read the guide → School guide How to get into Columbia Business School J-Term vs. August, essay angles, recommenders, and interviews for Columbia Business School. Read the guide → School guide How to get into NYU Stern Positioning for Stern's "Pick Six" essays, what the interview emphasizes, and how to angle for scholarship consideration. Read the guide → School guide Stanford GSB admissions guide What Stanford GSB looks for, how to approach the essays, and how to build a credible case for the most selective program. Read the guide → Strategy guide GMAT and MBA admissions strategy How your score target, school list, essays, timing, and scholarship goals should work together before applications begin. Read the guide →
FAQ

Questions ambitious applicants ask first.

Is the private tutoring really unlimited?
Yes. Every GMAT Focus package — from the $2,500 membership to the $5,000 M7 campaign — includes unlimited private tutoring with subject specialists. There are no hour caps, no per-session billing, and no overage fees. If you need extra Data Insights sessions in March and extra Verbal Reasoning in April, you simply book them.
Can I attend in NYC or online?
Both. Our studio is at 154 W 14th Street in Manhattan, and every class is also streamed and recorded so you can attend live online, watch the recording on a flight, or split your engagement between in-person and remote sessions.
How does the free strategy call work?
It's a 30-minute one-on-one consultation, online or in our studio. You'll leave with a target-school shortlist, a recommendation on GMAT vs. GRE vs. Executive Assessment vs. waiver, a realistic timeline, a package recommendation, and an honest read on scholarship potential — written up so you can keep it. No card on file, no obligation.
What does "double-peer review" actually mean on essays?
Your primary admissions consultant directs your essays from the first outline through final submission. A second senior reviewer reads every essay independently before it ships. This is the default — not an upsell — because solo essay editing is the single most common reason strong candidates submit thin applications.
How are MBA House packages different from hiring a separate tutor and consultant?
When your test plan and your application plan are managed by the same team, three things change: your test timing aligns with your round decision, your essays can reference work you're doing on the test, and you stop paying two retainers to two vendors who don't speak. The integration is the product.
Do you publish prices?
Yes. $2,500 for the GMAT Focus Membership, $4,000 for GMAT Focus plus one school, $4,500 for GMAT Focus plus three schools, and $5,000 for GMAT Focus plus five schools. PayPal monthly payment plans are available on every package.
GMAT prep NYC FAQs

GMAT prep NYC FAQs.

What is the best GMAT prep option in NYC for busy professionals?
The best GMAT prep for busy NYC professionals combines fixed weekly structure with flexibility. MBA House pairs 42 hours of live GMAT Focus classes with unlimited private tutoring, so live sessions create momentum while one-on-one time flexes around a heavy work month. Everything runs in person at our Manhattan studio on W 14th Street or live online, anchored to your application deadline rather than an open-ended study schedule.
Can I combine GMAT tutoring and MBA admissions consulting?
Yes. MBA House runs GMAT Focus prep and MBA admissions consulting as one coordinated program. The same team sets your score target from your school list and scholarship goals, then aligns your test timing with your round decision, essays, recommendations, interviews, and scholarship strategy — so you are not managing a separate tutor, consultant, and essay editor who never speak to each other.
Does MBA House offer GMAT classes near Union Square?
Yes. Our studio at 154 W 14th Street sits a few minutes from Union Square, with live GMAT Focus classes near Union Square, the Flatiron District, Chelsea, and Greenwich Village. Evening and weekend sessions are built around working professionals, and every class is streamed and recorded so you can also attend online.
Is online GMAT tutoring available for NYC students?
Yes. The full program — live classes, unlimited private tutoring, and admissions strategy — runs live online as well as in person. An online GMAT tutor in NYC gives you the same coordinated plan and the same subject specialists as attending our Manhattan studio, which makes it easy to blend in-person and remote sessions around travel and demanding weeks.
What GMAT Focus score should I target for Columbia, NYU Stern, or M7 schools?
Competitive applicants to Columbia, NYU Stern, and the M7 often aim for a 655+ GMAT Focus score, but the right number depends on your full profile, target schools, and scholarship goals rather than a single benchmark. We set your target from your real school list, then build a Quant, Verbal, and Data Insights plan to reach it in time for your round.
Do I need the GMAT, GRE, EA, or a test waiver?
It depends on your target programs, timeline, and profile. Some applicants are best served by the GMAT Focus, others by the GRE, the Executive Assessment, or a test waiver. Our GMAT, GRE, EA, and waiver guide walks through the decision, and a free strategy call ends with a recommendation for your situation and how each choice affects scholarships and your timeline.

Start with a free conversation, not a contract.

Book a 30-minute strategy call or attend a live sample class. Both are complimentary, both end with a written plan, and both are run by the team you'd actually work with.

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