Karina W.
5.0
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Harvard Valedictorian | Expert in College Admissions Essays
Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Works at PepsiCo
Available Saturday at 6:00 PM UTC
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Karina's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $50/hr
Karina’s College Qualifications
Welcome to my profile! As a Harvard College graduate and valedictorian equivalent, I bring a deep understanding of what it takes to excel in the college admissions process. My experience includes earning Summa Cum Laude and Highest Honors for my senior thesis on AI Hiring Technologies, showcasing my dedication to academic excellence. Currently, I am a Brand Manager at PepsiCo, where I lead marketing initiatives for iconic brands, honing my strategic and communication skills. Let's work together to make your college dreams a reality!
About Karina
🥤📚 I’m a Brand Manager at PepsiCo and an MBA & College Admissions Coach. I attended Harvard College for undergrad, where I was Valedictorian, and I’ve since earned admission to Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton business schools with a planned 2026 matriculation. ❤️🌈 As a proud LGBTQ+ Latina, I care deeply about helping candidates from all backgrounds tell their stories with confidence, clarity, and ambition. My marketing background gives me a unique edge in admissions coaching—I help students build a strong personal brand, refine their pitch, and craft essays that are authentic, strategic, and memorable. I’m especially known for my strength in writing and storytelling, and for creating a supportive, empowering environment that helps students dream big and get into top programs.
Work Experience
Brand Manager
PepsiCo
August 2021 - Present
Marketing manager across PepsiCo's beverage portfolio and $1B+ iconic brands, with experience leading brand communications and marketing initiatives for Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Starry, poppi, Gatorade, Propel, and Starbucks Frappuccino.
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Education

Stanford Graduate School of Business
Accepted MBA Student, Business
2026 - 2028
Planning to matriculate to GSB or HBS in 2026.

Harvard College
Bachelors of Arts, History and Science, Neuroscience, Chinese
2017 - 2021
Received Sophia Freund Prize (Harvard's valedictorian equivalent), awarded annually to the highest ranking undergraduate. Earned Summa Cum Laude and Highest Honors for Senior Thesis documenting the emergence of AI Hiring Technologies in the 21st Century.
16 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Karina has helped Leland clients get into Bain & Company