Michael G.
5.0
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Studied at Denison University
Admissions Committee at Dartmouth
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About Michael
I’m a career coach and college admissions consultant with 9+ years of experience helping students and early-career professionals break into top schools and Fortune 1000 companies. I’ve led remote externship programs for 1,000+ students per month with an NPS above 70 and partnered with employers like PwC, Snap Inc., Beats by Dre, HP Tech Venture, AT&T, and The Home Depot to give students real-world, project-based experience; more than 70% of completers went on to land internships or full-time roles at Fortune 1000 employers. On the career side, I help you clarify your goals, translate your experience into impact-driven bullets, build targeted resumes and cover letters, optimize LinkedIn, and design a focused job search strategy. We’ll practice realistic mock interviews, prepare for case and behavioral questions, and plan your salary negotiation so you can confidently advocate for your value. On the admissions side, I bring insight from reading thousands of applications as an Assistant Director at Boston University and an Admissions Reader for Dartmouth College. I support you from first school list to final submit: building a balanced list, shaping your positioning, designing or refining projects, guiding outreach to professors, and giving detailed feedback on personal statements and supplements. My goal is to position you as a compelling candidate for highly selective schools and connect your admissions story with a long-term career path that actually excites you.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I’ve seen, over and over, that talent is universal but access and information are not. In higher education, edtech, and nonprofit roles, I’ve worked with driven students who were doing everything “right” but still felt stuck; unsure how to stand out to a Top 20 school, turn an externship/internships into an offer, or advocate for themselves in a salary conversation. What motivates me is bridging that gap between effort and outcomes and watching students go from overwhelmed to confident: with a clear plan, a compelling story, and real options; whether that’s admission to a dream school, an offer from a Fortune 1000 company, or both.
Work Experience
Senior Program Manager
Extern
May 2022 - October 2025
Interviewer
As Senior Program Manager at Extern, I designed and led remote externship programs that provided 1,000+ students per month with real-world, project-based experience while maintaining an NPS above 70. Partnering with employers such as PwC, Snap Inc., Beats by Dre, HP Tech Venture, AT&T, and The Home Depot, I structured meaningful projects, facilitated reflection and feedback, and supported students in translating their work into resumes and interview stories; more than 70% of students who completed these externships went on to land internships or full-time roles at Fortune 1000 companies.
Admissions Committee Member
Dartmouth
August 2021 - July 2023
Admissions Committee
As an Admissions Reader for Dartmouth College, I evaluated QuestBridge applicants through a holistic, mission-driven process focused on identifying high-achieving, underrepresented students. I reviewed academic records, personal essays, recommendations, and extracurricular impact to assess both academic excellence and personal resilience, and made recommendations that aligned with Dartmouth’s goals around equity, access, and student success.
Head of Program Operations
Stack Education
May 2020 - December 2022
I led cross-functional teams of tutors, instructors, and advisors to deliver high-quality programs in Data Science, Web Development, and Clinical Research and drove continuous improvement of curricula based on industry needs and student feedback. Using data and analytics, I streamlined operations and informed strategic decisions that led to a 30% increase in student persistence and job placement rates. I also built and managed partnerships with organizations including Tufts Medicine, NYU Langone Health, Boston Children’s Hospital, Open Avenues Foundation, and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Student Career Coach
Smash
August 2021 - June 2022
I provided personalized coaching and mentorship to 42 underrepresented students interested in fields such as tech, entrepreneurship, and public health, guiding them through academic planning, internships, FAFSA, and scholarship opportunities. Through a mix of workshops and one-on-one sessions tailored to each student’s goals and challenges, I helped them build concrete career plans, secure internships, and reach key academic milestones.
Assistant Director
Boston University
August 2019 - August 2021
Admissions Committee
As an Assistant Director in Admissions at Boston University, I directed multicultural recruitment efforts and evaluated 4,000+ applications annually across high-volume territories to support BU’s diversity and inclusion goals. I built and managed partnerships with organizations such as The Posse Foundation and Hayden Scholars, represented BU at key events, and cultivated relationships with students and families to expand access and strengthen the university’s multicultural recruitment pipeline.
Program Coordinator
Boston University
February 2019 - August 2019
In this role, I supported territory management, student engagement, and event coordination for BU admissions, helping to organize outreach activities, manage communications, and ensure a smooth experience for prospective students and families across my assigned regions.
Student Persistence Program Coordinator
Denison University
July 2017 - June 2018
As the Student Persistence Program Coordinator at Denison University, I coordinated and led a “Back-On-Track” seminar for 10 male students facing academic suspension, providing close supervision, intrusive advising, and consistent mentorship; each semester, 70% of participants regained good academic standing while the remaining 30% stayed on probation. I collaborated with colleagues and students to design and deliver speakers and workshops on health and wellness, effective study habits, and positive personal branding, and I researched, presented, and advocated for new initiatives to improve sophomore retention, better support first-generation students, and strengthen student–faculty advising and mentorship.
Math/SAT/ACT Instructor
Mathnasium
January 2017 - August 2017
As a Math/SAT/ACT Instructor at Mathnasium, The Math Learning Center, I provided one-on-one and small-group instruction to K–12 students, helping them strengthen foundational math skills and prepare for standardized tests. I used the Mathnasium curriculum to diagnose skill gaps, support individualized learning plans, and explain concepts in clear, accessible ways that built students’ confidence and problem-solving abilities.
Education
Denison University
Bachelor's degree, Economics
2012 - 2016
Course-Related: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Essentials of Calculus, Financial Economics, Econometrics, History of Economic Thought
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