
Betsy Linares
5.0
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MBA & College Admissions Coach | Tech Product Marketer
Studied at UCLA Anderson School of Management
Works at Microsoft
Successful clients at
Available Saturday at 12:00 AM UTC
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Betsy's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $75/hr
Get help with Recommendations, General Exploration, and .
Betsy’s College Qualifications
10+ people coached for College
Betsy has helped clients get into these schools:
I bring a unique perspective to college and MBA admissions coaching because I’ve experienced the process from both sides, as an advisor and as an applicant. After graduating from undergrad, I worked at the business school at UCLA in student affairs, where I collaborated closely with admissions and supported prospective students through their journey. I had the opportunity to coach applicants, answer their questions honestly, and help them understand what admissions committees are truly looking for. I also served on my undergraduate alma mater’s admissions committee, where I reviewed applications and essays, giving me direct insight into how candidates are evaluated. After going through the MBA application process myself, I realized how valuable genuine, strategic guidance is. Too often, applicants receive vague advice, especially when networking, and it can be difficult to know how to stand out while still being authentic. That’s why my approach is rooted in honesty and clarity. I help applicants connect the dots between their experiences, their goals, and their story in a way that feels true to who they are. My goal is not to help you become who you think admissions wants but to help you present the strongest, most authentic version of yourself. You’ll always get real answers, thoughtful strategy, and guidance from someone who truly understands the process.
Betsy can help with:
Recommendations
General Exploration
Resume
Testing & Assessments
Supplementary Materials
School Selection
Essays
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Interviews
Editing
Waitlist Strategy
Work Experience
Product Marketing Manager
Microsoft
March 2025 - Present
Interviewer
Product Marketing Manager
Microsoft
July 2024 - March 2025
Product Marketing Manager
Microsoft
August 2023 - July 2024
Led customer and seller research development to understand the influence of trial experiences on purchase decisions, leading to actionable insights that shape our trial strategy.
Relationship Manager
Microsoft
June 2022 - September 2022
Completed a 12-week Integrated Marketing internship with the Azure Relationship Marketing Team in the Global Demand Center to drive increase in CSA engagements through personalized in-product messages.

Associate Director
UCLA Anderson
July 2019 - July 2021

Access Fellow
Access
May 2020 - June 2021
Admit.me Fellows is a free fellowship program for underrepresented minorities (URMs), women, and current/former military personnel interested in MBA or business-related MS/PhD programs.

Forte Fellow
Forte Foundation
January 2020 - September 2020
The Forté Foundation is a non-profit consortium of leading companies and top business schools working together to launch women into leadership roles and careers across many fields through access to business education, professional development and a community of successful women. Forté MBALaunch is a 10-month intensive program that pairs women seeking an MBA with a support network and provides a structured map for applying to business schools.

Administrative Manager
UCLA Anderson
January 2017 - June 2019
Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2021 - 2023
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science
2013 - 2016
Admissions Committee Experience
1 Review
Overall Rating
5.0
Betsy has helped clients get into these schools: