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Johnny N.

Johnny Nguyen

HBS, Stanford GSB, HKS Dual Admit | 3Y at McKinsey | First-Gen Success

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    Harvard Business School

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    McKinsey & Company

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About

I'm pursuing the Joint MBA at Harvard Business School and MPP at Harvard Kennedy School. I know how personal and overwhelming the MBA process can feel. As your coach, I’ll meet you where you are, help you own your story, and work with you to craft an application that feels authentic and compelling. I’m especially passionate about supporting first-gen / mission-driven applicants, so please do let me know if there is a cost barrier.

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Johnny’s MBA Qualifications

10+ people coached for MBA

Johnny has helped clients get into these schools:

Hi there! I'm Johnny, and I'm thrilled to support you on your MBA journey. I was fortunate to be admitted to Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, and Harvard Kennedy School, and I previously worked at McKinsey & Company. But more than the names on my résumé, what sets me apart as a coach is how personally I understand the grit, self-doubt, and strategy it takes to craft a standout application. As a first-generation college graduate, I know how overwhelming this process can be—and I’m here to help you navigate it with confidence, clarity, and heart. Whether you're building your story from scratch or polishing your final draft, I’ll meet you where you are and help you find your voice, tell your truth, and maximize your chances at the schools of your dreams.

Johnny can help with:

Application Strategy

Editing

Essays

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Interviews

Recommendations

Resume

School Selection

Secondary Review

Why do I coach?

I coach because I believe everyone’s story matters. The most powerful thing you bring to any school or job isn’t a perfect resume—it’s your lived experience. I’m here to help you uncover that story, own it with confidence, and realize that you already have everything you need to succeed.

Work Experience

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Senior Business Analyst

McKinsey & Company

August 2022 - Present

Public and Social Sector; Economic Inclusion

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Summer Business Analyst

McKinsey & Company

May 2021 - August 2021

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Technology Project / Process Management

Prudential Financial

June 2020 - August 2020

Enabling Solutions Group, Beneficiary Services

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Community Impact Fellow

United Way of San Diego County

June 2018 - August 2018

Cradle to Career; Workforce development

Education

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Harvard Business School

MBA

2025 - 2028

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Harvard Kennedy School

MPP

2025 - 2028

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Haas School of Business (Berkeley)

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology (GPA: 4.0), Regents' & Chancellor's Scholar

Graduated with Honors; Phi Beta Kappa; Regents' and Chancellor's Scholar Association (top 1.5% of undergraduates); Cal Alumni Leadership Scholar; Harvard Kennedy Public Policy Cohort; The Berkeley Group; ASUC Office of the President; ASUC Office of the External Affairs Vice President

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Haas School of Business (Berkeley)

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Graduated with Distinction

Harvard Business School Summer Venture in Management Cohort

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