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Package Description:
This package is designed for applicants ready to elevate their MBA essays and tell their story in a way that truly resonates with admissions committees. Whether you’re starting from scratch or fine-tuning existing drafts, this offering provides expert support to help you write essays that stand out. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Initial Kickoff & Planning Session: Begin with a deep dive into your background, goals, and experiences to lay the foundation for a strong, authentic narrative. - Application Strategy: Collaborate with your coach to define what makes you unique and how to strategically showcase your story across your essays. - Essay Brainstorming: Explore key experiences and themes to uncover compelling angles and identify the most powerful stories to tell. - Essay Crafting: Build clear, compelling, and well-structured essays that reflect your personal voice and align with what top programs are seeking. - Essay Editing: Refine and polish your drafts through multiple rounds of feedback to ensure clarity and impact. This package is flexible and tailored to your unique goals. Your coach will provide honest, strategic feedback to ensure your essays reflect your strengths—and help you put your best foot forward.
What you'll get from this package
Compelling essays that are differentiated, personalized, and thoughtful — tailored to each school you decide to apply to
A deeper understanding of who you are, what impact you plan to have on the world, and why business schools should care
An outline and several drafts of essays that get you closer to the final polished version that will stand out to admissions teams
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Additional expectations or terms of engagement may be provided by coaches (e.g. expected response times, etc.).
Services included:
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Joined March 2025
Banker, VC, writer… master of none, mentor of many MBA hopefuls
I’m a bilingual Harvard Business School MBA candidate who split his upbringing between Mexico and the United States. After earning AP Scholar with Distinction honors in high school, I completed an Industrial & Systems Engineering degree that grounded me in data-driven problem-solving. My career began in UNIFIN’s Special Projects group, where I evaluated the company’s potential conversion from the largest leasing platform in Latin America into a fully licensed bank. I then helped build a boutique investment-banking firm from the ground up before joining IGNIA, a leading Mexico-based VC fund. At IGNIA I deployed capital across 7+ Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A companies, led our pipeline and investment process, overhauled and streamlined our internal workflows, and became the firm’s first Senior Associate. Today I’m adding operating experience at a venture studio and its flagship startup while finishing my MBA. Beyond the numbers, I enjoy the written word: 99th-percentile score on the GRE writing assessment, published contributor and ghostwriter on Seeking Alpha, and editor at The Harbus. Coaching is simply my way to pay forward the guidance I’ve received. Clients can expect straightforward frameworks, candid feedback, and a blend of analytical rigor with clear storytelling to help their applications stand out.
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