
Rachel P.
5.0
(18)
Studied at Harvard Business School

Works at Primary Venture Partners
Available tomorrow at 3:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 8 hours
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About Rachel
Hi! I’m Rachel — originally from Southern California, now living in the wild world of New York City where I work in finance. My path to business school was anything but linear. I took the GMAT eight times, got rejected by consultants who said I didn’t fit the mold, and waited an extra cycle to apply with the strongest possible application. That persistence paid off: I was accepted to both HBS and GSB. I’ve lived at both (happy to share the full story when we work together!) and have a deep understanding of what it takes to get in — and thrive — at each program. I’m passionate about helping others navigate the same journey. I bring structure, enthusiasm, and honesty to every coaching relationship and love working with people who are ready to put in the work to achieve big goals.
Why do I coach?
I was not the typical business school applicant. While my resume is decorated with the logos you assume all top business school want to see, my GMAT was low for the top programs, my employer wasn't supportive of business school, and I didn't have much guidance throughout the process. I felt completely lost and wished I had someone to help me see around corners and offer a bit of moral support. I am here to do that for you. My personal story is what got me into HBS and GSB, and I am an expert in positioning your application to make you stand out in the admission's officers eyes. Whether you are in Private Equity in New York or product in San Francisco, I have the playbook to help you land your dream school.
Work Experience

Investor
Primary Venture Partners
2024 - Present
Early stage Enterprise AI, Fintech, and Vertical SaaS
Investor
Speedinvest
2022 - 2024
Early & growth stage Fintech

Investor (MBA Intern)
Greycroft
2021 - 2021
Early stage Fintech & Consumer
Investor Relations
PJT Partners
2017 - 2020
Investor relations & capital raising for Private Equity

Investment Banking
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
2015 - 2017
Mergers & Acquisitions group
Education
Harvard Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Haas School of Business (Berkeley)
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration
18 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
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