Faith Burns
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Expert admissions coach supporting candidates end to end
McIntire School of Commerce - University of Virginia
1517 Strategies
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About
I'm a former McKinsey Associate Partner and HBS graduate with significant experience case interviewing and coaching colleagues and clients. I support clients in prepping for consulting interviews, preparing for the MBA process, and with broader career coaching. I'm passionate about helping individuals step purposefully into the next part of their career journey - whether that's identifying the best fit across consulting firms (and landing the offer!), finding the right MBA program or charting the next chapter of their career (at their current company or a new one!) See relevant experience below: • Former McKinsey On-Campus Interviewer | Interviewed 250+ candidates • Former McKinsey Associate Partner 7+ years with a focus on healthcare industry and organization practice • HBS MBA & 2+2 application, UVA undergraduate • Experience coaching through the consulting pivot (both personally and with clients)!
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Faith’s MBA Qualifications
Coaches professionally
10+ people coached for MBA
AI Certified
Completed Level 1 of Leland’s AI Builder Program
Faith has helped clients get into these schools:
Seasoned professional with experience coaching clients on undergrad and MBA admissions and on navigating a career in professional services. I have successfully coached candidates through the MBA application process, helping them craft compelling applications that stand out. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you achieve your MBA goals. Let's connect and make your application shine!
Faith can help with:
Application Strategy
Editing
Essays
Interviews
Resume
School Selection
Secondary Review
Why do I coach?
I became a coach because I get energy from supporting people in navigating complex decision points and setting themselves up for success in important personal and career moments. I have personally benefitted from coaching and have been lucky to have mentors over the years who have served as sounding boards through some of life's most significant decision points. I know how much it matters to have an unbiased counselor cheering you on and giving you feedback to make sure you bring your best self to the interview, essay, application, promotion opportunity, etc.
Work Experience
Managing Partner
1517 Strategies
August 2026 - Present
Vice President - Strategy & Emerging Products
Lantern Care
April 2025 - August 2026
Hiring Manager
Associate Partner
McKinsey & Company
September 2016 - April 2025
Hiring Manager
Education
McIntire School of Commerce - University of Virginia
Commerce; Global Development Studies
2012 - 2016
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
First Year Honors
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