
Marisa Ford
Booth Alumni | Engineering Undergrad | Admitted to 6 Top MBAs | 720 GMAT
Studied at University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Worked at McKinsey & Company
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Marisa's Offerings
Custom hourly · $75/hr
Get help with Application Strategy, Cover Letters, and .
Marisa’s MBA Qualifications
Hi! As a recent MBA graduate from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, I am excited to help you achieve your goal of going to a top-tier MBA. My journey from an Electrical Engineering background at Marquette University (non target school) to being accepted into 6 different MBA programs (Booth, Kellogg, Sloan, Tuck, Darden, Stern) has equipped me with unique insights into the MBA admissions process. I specialize in helping clients craft compelling applications that highlight their diverse experiences and leadership potential. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and see if we are a fit!
Marisa can help with:
Application Strategy
Cover Letters
Essays
Interviews
Resume
School Selection
Work Experience

Associate / Senior Associate
McKinsey & Company
January 2024 - April 2026

Summer Associate
McKinsey & Company
June 2022 - August 2022

Senior Manager, Mid-Market Customer Success
SICK
January 2019 - June 2021

Electrical Engineer
Harley Davidson
August 2016 - December 2018
Marisa was also given offers to work at

Bain & Company

BCG
Education

University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2021 - 2023

Marquette University
Bachelor's degree, Electrical Engineering
2012 - 2016
Activities and societies: Companions in Leadership, E-lead (Engineering leadership development group), Sigma Kappa sorority Cabinet member, HYPE dance team director, Student ambassador for the College of Engineering, Engineering outreach, Girls Who Code volunteer
Marisa was also personally admitted to

Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern)

MIT Sloan

MIT Sloan School of Management

Darden School of Business (UVA)

NYU Stern School of Business

Tuck School of Business