Betsy L.

Betsy Linares

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MBA Applicant Coach | Tech & Product Marketer

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Studied at UCLA Anderson School of Management

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Works at Microsoft

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Betsy's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $75/hr

Get help with Recommendations, Cover Letters, and .

Betsy’s MBA Qualifications

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

Cover Letters

Resume

General Exploration

Testing & Assessments

School Selection

Essays

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Interviews

Editing

Networking Strategy

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Work Experience

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Product Marketing Manager

Microsoft

March 2025 - Present

Interviewer

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Product Marketing Manager

Microsoft

July 2024 - March 2025

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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.

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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.

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Associate Director

UCLA Anderson

July 2019 - July 2021

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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.

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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.

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Administrative Manager

UCLA Anderson

January 2017 - June 2019

Education

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UCLA Anderson School of Management

Master of Business Administration - MBA

2021 - 2023

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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

2013 - 2016

Admissions Committee Experience

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