A graduate of the MIT Sloan School of Management, Harold Simansky offers his clients more than five years’ experience as a dedicated MBA admissions consultant. His clients have been accepted at more than 30 different institutions, including all the top U.S. and international MBA programs.

• Delivered outstanding client satisfaction; average rating on GMAT Club and Poets & Quants is 4.9/5 stars• Authored in excess of 100 MBAnalysis blogs, focused on the ins-and-outs of applying for an MBA; regularly conducted webinars on a variety of topics related to MBA admissions and beyond• Oversaw the work of ~12 admissions counselors, adding insight in terms of client admissions strategy, school selection, essay recommendation and review, and other critical path issuesQuote from a former client accepted at Stanford:“Just got the call from Kirsten and am THRILLED to let you know I've been admitted at Stanford! Cannot thank you enough for all your help. You went above and beyond and I am confident this could not have happened without you. Thanks for helping the lightning strike!”Quote from a former client:"I had a wonderful experience working with my advisor at Stratus Prep, Harold Simansky. Harold not only helped me pick the best schools to fit my background and career goals, but also showed me how to tell my 'story.' I got into two great schools Owen and Olin and I can honestly say that I don’t think I could have done it without his guidance. Harold always responded in a timely manner and provided the support and encouragement I needed to get through this process. Harold helped me change the course of my life and I am forever grateful."

Founder & CEO of BTW: Behind the Walls Magazine and BTW.build, a media company owned by 360Chestnut, Inc. devoted to beautiful, healthy, energy efficient and sustainable homes.• Responsible for all aspects of the business from strategic vision to execution.• Built out exceptional team and advisory board, total staff peaked at 17. Distribution partnership with the Wall Street Journal.• Chief Marketing Officer achievements include magazine readership of 100,000+, ~150,000 site visits, 200+ videos viewed 27,000+ times, ~5,000 Facebook Likes, SEO: 72 keywords in Top 3, 109 keywords in Top 10.• Successfully completed a crowd-funding campaign that raised $25,000+• Named Most Promising Energy and Clean Technology Company at Rice University Alliance Energy & Clean Technology Venture Forum (2012); invited exhibitor at SXSW ECO conference (2014)

Member of the Managing Board and interim Chief Marketing Officer for TEM portfolio company, Vantem Panels.. • SmartHomze was a line of net zero energy modular homes being launched by building supplier, Vantem Panels.

Founder and Greenvangelist-in-Chief of residential energy efficiency general contracting business • Company conducted energy audits, home weatherization, insulation, HVAC work and other; personally audited and inspected homes.• Green Guild continues as a contracting firm run by partner.

• Developer of eco-friendly building in the extreme: first LEED-certified residence in Brookline, one of only a handful in greater Boston. “Green” features include geothermal heating, certified lumber, and locally-sourced material. Award-winning building featured in four publications.• Successful completion and exit.

Founder and Chief Investment Officer of full service, fee-only Registered Investment Advisory firm that provides financial planning and money management services. 1997 - 1999• Affiliated with Dimensional Fund AdvisorsI still manage this small investment advisory business which takes up very little time.

• Developed strategic initiatives in multiple industries, including: financial services, heavy industry, insurance, digital television, the Internet, software, banking, and publishing. • Private equity work included investment deal generation, strategic due diligence and portfolio company improvement. Regularly managed work of analysts.

Policy advisor to Congressman on issues including: Federal budget, banking, finance, taxes, and small business.