Bruce Erickson
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UChicago Deferred MBA - Booth Scholars Program
1,890 min coached
44 followers
Studied at Brigham Young University
Works at Microsoft
Available Monday at 4:00 PM UTC
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Bruce's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $95/hr
Get help with Application Strategy, Cover Letters, and .
Bruce’s MBA Qualifications
Open to working with clients outside the U.S.
As an accepted candidate to the University of Chicago's prestigious deferred MBA program, I bring firsthand experience and insights into the application and interview process. My journey involved extensive preparation and coaching, through which I gained a deep understanding of what the admissions committee values. I have had direct conversations with several members of the interview and admissions committee, including the director of admissions, providing me with unique perspectives on what makes a successful application. With this comprehensive background, I am well-equipped to guide and mentor others through the process, helping them to craft compelling applications, prepare for interviews, and ultimately achieve their goal of being admitted to this esteemed program.
Bruce can help with:
Application Strategy
Cover Letters
Ding Analysis
Editing
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
General Exploration
Interviews
Networking Strategy
Recommendations
Resume
School Selection
Secondary Review
Supplementary Materials
Testing & Assessments
Waitlist Strategy
Bruce also coaches for FP&A and AI for Finance. View all.
About Bruce
Originally from Vancouver Washington, I am extremely grateful for the mentors and coaches I have had in my life and want to give back through contributing to others success here on Leland. Tech & Finance: My education and work experiences guided me to develop a keen interest in the tech industry. I was able to develop as a proactive team contributor through my internship with Microsoft, where I supported the Xbox finance team. I worked for nearly a year at Motivosity (tech start-up) as a senior finance analyst. I now work for Microsoft full-time on our Azure Cloud & AI finance team driving the future of AI at a leading firm. Deferred MBA: I will be attending the University of Chicago to get my MBA sometime in the next 2-5 years. I was admitted through the deferred MBA application process. After interviewing at Chicago, Stanford, and other schools I can say that I have gained a deep understanding of how to succeed in the world of deferred MBA's. Leadership: I studied Finance at Brigham Young University, where I had the privilege of serving as the President of the BYU Finance Society.
Why do I coach?
Coaching is a passion I've embraced after experiencing its transformative power in my own life. Having received invaluable guidance from mentors, I've seen how it can profoundly impact one's journey. This inspired me to help others, and I've already assisted hundreds of individuals. What brings me immense joy is witnessing others succeed and grow. My coaching approach is marked by directness and honesty, as I believe it's essential for individuals to reach their full potential. In summary, I coach because I've personally benefited from coaching and have found great satisfaction in guiding others to success. My commitment to direct, honest coaching is my way of helping individuals unlock their hidden potential and achieve their goals.
Work Experience
Senior Finance Analyst
Motivosity
December 2023 - September 2024
Finance Manager
Microsoft
May 2023 - Present
Finance Society President
Brigham Young University
December 2022 - December 2023
Banking Analyst
Brex
June 2022 - January 2023
FP&A Analyst
Nu Skin
November 2021 - July 2022
Education
Brigham Young University
Bachelor's degree, Finance
2018 - 2024
Grade: 4.0 Activities and societies: President of BYU Finance Society VP of Corporate Finance and Advisory Association • Dean’s List Honors (top 5% of Marriott School) • Recipient of BYU academic full-tuition scholarship • Recipient of Hinckley Scholarship (most prestigious awarded at BYU • Walk-on member of BYU Cross Country and Track team, Fall 2018 (3000m & 10000m)
University of Chicago
MBA, Finance
Accepted as a deferred applicant. Expected to matriculate 2028-2029.
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