MBA

COnsulting

MBA
FAMILY
WORK
LIFE

We take a holistic approach to the application process.

WORK WITH ME

Together, let’s unlock your graduate school and work dreams. We marry experience with insight from current students.

OUR METHOD

LISTEN

It all starts by learning what you want, and what you need to get there.
PlAN

We create a plan tailored to you and your path. Everybody requires a unique approach, and we understand that.
Execute

The last step? We help you execute the plan. The journey can be long, but we’re here for you. Keep your eyes on the prize!

Meet the Team

Malcolm McCLain
Founder

Biography

Malcolm McClain is the founder of Terrace Road Consulting. He is a Harvard Business School (MBA) and Harvard Kennedy School (MPP) alum and the inaugural recipient of HBS' Rise Career Fellowship.

Malcolm began his career in investment management at Cambridge Associates, advising investment committees at large endowments, foundations, and family offices. After Cambridge, Malcolm joined Rethink Impact, an impact venture capital firm that invests in female founders building tech-driven companies in healthcare, financial services, sustainability, and education. Leading into graduate school, Malcolm spent a year working with Modern Energy, a clean energy platform business aiming to lead the energy transition.

Malcolm is an East Cleveland native and a Phillips Exeter Academy and Amherst College alum.

The WHY

Applying to top graduate schools can be both daunting and feel inaccessible. At Terrace, we bring a community of folks who help guide candidates to where they want to go. It really does take a village.