Nicolas Pena
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Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Works at Singing Beetle
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Not currently taking new clients
About Nicolas
Hi, Nick here! I am currently an MBA candidate at The Wharton School, and previously worked in management consulting. For undergrad, I attended Stanford and served as co-class President. I was born and raised in South Florida, to parents who came to this country as refugees. I see my life as proof that the American Dream is alive and well, and hope that others from any background can find similar fortune in their journey! Business school has likely been the most positive and productive chapter of my life so far, and I owe great thanks to those who helped me get here. Hopefully, I can help you too! I consider my best areas of expertise to be overall application strategy, school selection, testing, interviews, and essays.
Why do I coach?
I personally benefited from excellent coaching, which undoubtedly helped me secure admission to my dream business school. In particular, I was given the confidence to craft my story around my true career passions - even if they were generally unconventional for MBAs.
Work Experience
Lead Associate, Strategy & Parternships
Singing Beetle
June 2025 - Present
MBA Candidate
The Wharton School
August 2024 - Present
Consultant - Senior Consultant
EY-Parthenon
August 2022 - September 2024
Strategy consulting for private equity due diligence and corporate strategy engagements. Post-MBA return offer for Director level
Independent Music Producer
Self Employed
2022 - Present
Senior Associate
EY-Parthenon
September 2021 - August 2022
Associate
EY-Parthenon
August 2019 - September 2021
Columnist
Stanford Alumni
2019 - Present
Education
The Wharton School (UPenn)
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2024 - 2026
Activities and societies: Wharton Asian American Association of MBAs (Board Member), Wharton Latin American Student Association, Media & Entertainment Club, Techno & House Club, Boxing Club
Stanford University
Bachelor’s Degree, Management Science and Engineering (MS&E)
2015 - 2019
Grade: 3.6 Activities and societies: Student Government, BASES (Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students), Delta Tau Delta, Stanford Axe Committee MS&E is the blend of three independent departments: Engineering Economic Systems, Operations Research, and Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. The program emphasizes honing analytical skills, collaborating in cross-functioning teams, and developing/executing strategies to prepare engineers for roles in technology management or entrepreneurship.
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Overall Rating
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