Karina Walter
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GSB & HBS Admit | Harvard Valedictorian | MBA Application Expert
Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Works at PepsiCo
Available Saturday at 2:00 PM UTC
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Karina's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $90/hr
Get help with Recommendations, Essays, and .
Karina’s MBA Qualifications
Welcome to my profile! As an accepted MBA student at Stanford GSB, HBS, and Wharton planning to matriculate in 2026, I bring firsthand experience and insights into the competitive MBA admissions process. I graduated from Harvard College in '21 as valedictorian, earning the prestigious Sophia Freund Prize, and have a deep understanding of what top programs in are looking for in applicants. Professionally, I am a Brand Manager at PepsiCo, where I lead marketing initiatives for iconic $1B+ brands. I have successfully coached individuals in the college and MBA cycle, helping them craft compelling applications and navigate the admissions journey. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality! Reach out to start your journey today.
Karina can help with:
Recommendations
Essays
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Resume
General Exploration
Interviews
Editing
Networking Strategy
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. Feel free to message me or set up a 15 min intro goal to share more about your goals (e.g., HBS Mock Interview, Offline Essay Feedback, Application strategy).
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.
Karina was also given offers to work at
proctor & gamble
Equinox+
Education
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Accepted MBA Student, Business
2026 - 2028
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.
17 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Value
5.0
Responsiveness
5.0
Supportiveness
5.0
Karina has helped Leland clients get into Bain & Company