
Serim Tarcan
5.0
(10)
McKinsey coach for non-traditional backgrounds | 2 MDs placed at McK
Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Worked at McKinsey & Company
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Not currently taking new clients
Serim’s Management Consulting Qualifications
Experience level: Associate
Serim has helped clients get into these companies:
I'm a McKinsey alum who worked at the firm in two angles most coaches haven't: as an associate on the traditional path, and as a specialist on the expert track, which is a lesser-known route for candidates with deep subject matter expertise. I joined without an MBA, coming in from a clinical and PM background, so I know firsthand how to build a consulting case for yourself when your resume doesn't follow the standard playbook. That's where I add the most value. If you're a generalist, I'll prep you the way I was prepped by my coach. If you're a specialist, career-switcher, or coming in from medicine, law, engineering, or another expert domain, I'll help you translate your experience into the language McKinsey hires on, and avoid the mistakes that quietly tank otherwise strong candidates. PS: I've already helped two MDs secure expert consultant offers at McKinsey this year, and I work especially well with candidates whose stories don't fit the standard mold.
Serim can help with:
AI Automation
AI Deck Building
AI Fundamentals
AI Strategy & Plans Development
Behavioral Interview Prep
Case Interview Prep
Case Math
Cover Letters
Frameworks
General Exploration
Job Search Strategies
LinkedIn Review
Networking Strategy
Presentations
Promotion Strategy
Resume Review
Salary Negotiation
Skill Building
Work Experience

VC Intern
7wireVentures
2026 - Present

Specialist
McKinsey & Company
2022 - 2025
Interviewer
As an expert-track associate, served healthcare clients across six different countries. Did one-year rotation in the GCC. Trained as an interviewer.
Education

Stanford Graduate School of Business
MBA
2026 - 2028
Admitted to Stanford GSB twice. I was first admitted in 2025, then withdrew to complete my green card process, and reapplied and readmitted successfully for the Class of 2028. Few coaches have built two winning Stanford applications.

Harvard University
MPH, Global Health
2021 - 2022
Awarded scholarships worth $26,500. Served as a peer mentor to undergraduate students pursuing global health.

Acibadem University
MD
2012 - 2019
Awarded full tuition scholarship worth $90,000. Worked as an intern (first-year resident in the US)
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Overall Rating
5.0
Serim has helped clients get into these companies: