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MBA Admissions Counselors

Samantha Merton

Samantha Merton

MBA Admissions Counselor

Academic Background

Harvard College, BA
Columbia Business School, MBA
Columbia University, MA, Statistics

Professional Background

  • Marketing research consulting at a firm in New York City
  • Internal research at Sesame Workshop
  • Admissions counseling

You might enjoy working with Samantha if

  • You have a background or interest in mergers and acquisitions, entrepreneurship, technology, operations, or enterprise management.
  • You are interested in pursuing a JD/MBA.
  • You love puzzles. Samantha enjoys solving the daily New York Times crossword, completes escape rooms with her family, and has a subscription to Games magazine!
  • You have a passion for volunteering. Samantha is involved in organizations that support education, children, animals, and her local community.

What Samantha’s clients have to say about her

My MBA applications would not be anywhere near as strong without Samantha’s input. She really enabled me to dig deep and table my best personal/professional story. Having her always in my corner as a coach throughout this marathon was hands down one of the best decisions I have made.
She is a true professional and it has been an absolute pleasure working with her. She went above and beyond my expectations. I do not think I can ever thank Samantha enough for all her help!