Julia S.

Julia S.

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Columbia MBA | Ex-McKinsey Manager | Expert in MBA Applications

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Admissions Committee at Columbia Business School

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Works at McKinsey & Company

Available today at 7:00 PM UTC

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Julia's Coaching Offerings

Custom hourly · $69/hr

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Julia also coaches for Career Coaching, Management Consulting, and GMAT. View all.

Julia’s MBA Qualifications

10+ people coached for MBA

I’ve helped dozens of friends, colleagues, and classmates get into top MBA programs like Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, INSEAD, and Columbia - where I went myself. I know how confusing and stressful the process can feel, and my goal is to make it more manageable, encouraging, and real. I’ve supported people through everything, from writing their stories and preparing for the GMAT, to figuring out which school actually fits their goals and life. I care a lot about helping others find the right path and feel proud of the way they present themselves along the way.

Julia can help with:

Editing

Recommendations

Interviews

Cover Letters

Networking Strategy

Waitlist Strategy

School Selection

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

Testing & Assessments

General Exploration

Julia also coaches for Career Coaching, Management Consulting, and GMAT. 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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University of New South Wales

Bachelor's Degree, Biotechnology

2016 - 2017

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Universidad Francisco de Vitoria

Master's Degree, Anthropology

2013 - 2017

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Universidad de Zaragoza

Bachelor's Degree, Biotechnology

2013 - 2017

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