
Juan Valdez
Stanford Alum / HBS 2+2 Admit
Studied at Harvard Business School
Works at New Mountain Capital
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Juan's Offerings
Custom hourly · $100/hr
Get help with Application Strategy, Editing, and .
Juan’s College Qualifications
I bring a strong track record of academic excellence and mentorship to my college admissions consulting. A graduate of Stanford University with a B.A. in Economics and a minor in Data Science, I was awarded multiple merit-based scholarships, including a full-tuition award and recognition from the Goldman Sachs Scholarship for Excellence. At Stanford, I served as President of both Stanford Finance and the Blyth Fund, where I led teams, mentored peers, and guided students in navigating competitive academic and professional paths. Beyond academics, I have built my career at top-tier financial institutions, experiences that required discipline, leadership, and strategic communication. I also served as a 2024 SEO College Counselor, where I supported students in preparing their applications and making informed decisions about their futures. My goal as a coach is to combine my personal journey through competitive admissions with my mentorship experience to help students not only craft compelling applications, but also approach the process with confidence and clarity.
Juan can help with:
Application Strategy
Editing
Essays
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Interviews
Recommendations
Resume
School Selection
Supplementary Materials
Work Experience

Private Equity - Associate
New Mountain Capital
July 2024 - Present

Investment Banking - Analyst
Goldman Sachs
July 2022 - June 2024

Investment Banking Summer Analyst
Goldman Sachs
June 2021 - August 2021

Research Assistant
Stanford Law School
September 2020 - March 2021

Investment Banking Summer Analyst
Goldman Sachs
July 2020 - August 2020
Education

Harvard Business School
MBA
2025 - 2028
MBA 2+2 admit

Stanford University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics (Minor in Data Science)
Stanford Finance (President) / Stanford Blyth Fund (President) / QuestBridge Scholars Network