
Julia S.
5.0
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GMAT Expert | Columbia MBA | McKinsey Engagement Manager
Admissions Committee at Columbia Business School
Works at McKinsey & Company
Available tomorrow at 7:00 PM UTC
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Julia's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $69/hr
Get help with Quantitative Reasoning, Test Prep Strategy, and .
Julia also coaches for Career Coaching, Management Consulting, and MBA. View all.
Julia’s GMAT Qualifications
Scored a 740 on the GMAT
I studied for the GMAT while working long hours, so I understand how frustrating and tiring the process can feel. I ended up with a 740, and since then I’ve helped friends and colleagues prepare - mostly by figuring out where to focus, creating realistic study plans, and talking through the concepts they were stuck on. I don’t believe in overcomplicating it. I just try to make it doable, clear, and a little less lonely.
Julia can help with:
Quantitative Reasoning
Test Prep Strategy
Verbal Reasoning
Tailored Study Plan
Data Insights
General Exploration
Test Taking Strategy
Julia also coaches for Career Coaching, Management Consulting, and MBA. View all.
About Julia
I grew up thinking I wanted to be a scientist. I studied biotechnology, loved learning, and had a clear picture of what success was supposed to look like. But when I graduated, I realized that path wasn’t for me... I wanted more variety, more impact, more life!! That decision was the first of many pivots - across countries, careers, and versions of myself. I’ve lived in five cities across three continents. I’ve felt stuck, burned out, and lost… and I’ve also felt inspired, energized, and proud of taking risks. I worked at McKinsey for several years, led teams, worked with CEOs, and learned what it means to perform at a high level, while also learning how to check in with myself and redefine success on my own terms. Coaching for me isn’t just about landing the job or making the right move. It’s about helping people reconnect with who they are, what they want, and how to move forward with purpose. I ask tough questions, bring empathy and clarity, and I care deeply about the people I work with. If you're going through a moment of change, doubt, or ambition, I’d love to help you make sense of it and figure out your next step :)
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know what it’s like to feel stuck or unsure, even when everything looks fine from the outside. I’ve been there.... I’ve had incredible mentors and coaches who helped me reflect, shift my perspective, and take action when I needed it most! And alongside that, therapy, running, and the support of close friends have been essential parts of my own growth and clarity :) Coaching matters to me because it creates space for honest conversations, the kind that help you see things differently, reconnect with what matters, and move forward with more intention. That’s the kind of support I once needed and now I want to offer
Work Experience

Engagement Manager
McKinsey & Company
February 2024 - Present
Leading teams of 3-5 associates / analysts (incl. data scientists and software engineers) advising clients through growth strategies and large scale transformations. Experience included: • Led the development of a web application enabling a global pharmaceutical entire sales force to access AI-powered scores of physicians’ prescribing potential, overseeing a team of 20+ data scientists and developers • Drove the strategic diagnostic for a Fortune 500 firm, analyzing growth potential and efficiency opportunities to inform investment decisions. Drove the transformation to implement value creation and operational enhancements • Developed the $10B data strategy for a Fortune 500 firm, uncovering $1B+ from new monetization levers Presentation Skills, General Management and +4 skills

Consultant (Business Analyst, Associate)
McKinsey & Company
August 2018 - January 2024
Associate (Jul 2022 - Jan 2024), Business Analyst (Aug 2018 - Jul 2020) | Columbia Business School MBA sponsored by McKinsey (Aug 2020 - Jun 2022) Financial Modeling, Business Strategy and +10 skills

Product Manager Intern
Eli Lilly and
December 2017 - July 2018
• Implemented the digital marketing campaign of the GLP-1 drug to drive engagement with Key Opinion Leaders • Collaborated with Regional Sales Managers and developed marketing assets (e.g., scientific content, promotional kits) Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharmaceutical Sales and +1 skill
Education
Columbia Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2020 - 2022
Admissions Committee Experience
Glenn Hubbard Scholar Merit Fellow award for outstanding leadership and contributions to the Business School community through roles including Cluster Social Chair, Peer Advisor, and VP of the Latin American Business Association New York, United States
University of New South Wales
Bachelor's Degree, Biotechnology
2016 - 2017
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Master's Degree, Anthropology
2013 - 2017
Universidad de Zaragoza
Bachelor's Degree, Biotechnology
2013 - 2017
11 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
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