Master's Programs Admissions

While attending the University of Chicago as a PhD student, I mentored master's degree students and worked in MBA admissions. I then returned to California and worked in admissions for the Haas School of Business. After spending years in admissions, I am very interested in helping grad school applicants succeed. Lately most of my clients have applied to Finance, Management, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, and Financial Engineering programs within top business schools, but I have also helped clients apply to Public Health, Economics, and Art History programs. If your budget is tight, please let me know so that we can figure out how to work together.

MBA & MASTER'S COACHING, WRITING EXPERTISE & GMAT WORK • Stanford GSB Alum, Class of 2021 -- see relevant experience sets below: • Coaching | Advised multiple admits into Stanford GSB, HBS, Wharton, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, INSEAD, Haas, and more (see >20 Leland reviews), while teaching multiple courses through Leland • Professional Writing | Speechwriting in public policy & political environments, Lead Editor for Nondisclosure (Stanford GSB's magazine) and Managing Editor for the Stanford International Policy Review • GMAT / Test-Taking | Scored in the highest percentile of GMAT test-takers (99th), but more importantly I've honed my ability to help others extrapolate top test-testing strategies in the areas they're weakest • Interview Training | I'm interview-trained for McKinsey, allowing me to give high-quality mock interviews for MBBs and any MBA program • Additional Writing | Crafting op-eds, ghostwriting for major publications, developing a fictional short story collection, policy deep dives, a book on chess applications to life, and application essays of all sorts CAREER • What I'm Doing Now | Based in NYC working on a stealth, marketplace startup while continuing various forms of advisory work • Public Policy | Prior to Stanford, worked on the Policy Team for the Chicago Mayor's Office under Mayor Rahm Emanuel, focusing on 5G infrastructure policy, criminal justice policy, and citywide corporate/economic development deals • McKinsey | Before policy, worked at McKinsey & Co , with casework focused on job training for the formerly incarcerated and workforce development for at-risk youth • PE / VC / Startup Advising | After Stanford, worked in Bain's Private Equity Group on various due diliegences, managed deals with several venture capital firms, and advised multiple startups on growth and go-to-market strategy

Welcome to my profile! With a diverse educational background that includes an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School, an MBA from Tuck School of Business, a JD from Georgetown University Law Center (in progress), and an EdM from Harvard Graduate School of Education, I bring a wealth of knowledge to my coaching practice. My professional journey includes leadership roles such as Executive Director at Starfire Council and Project Leader at Boston Consulting Group, where I honed my strategic and analytical skills. I have a passion for guiding aspiring master's program candidates through the complexities of the application process. Whether you need help with application strategy, essay crafting, or interview preparation, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's connect and make your master's program aspirations a reality!

With a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Harvard University and extensive experience in health policy, I am well-equipped to guide you through the complexities of master's program applications. My background includes roles in Consulting, Philanthropy, Non-profits, and the Senate, working across public health, public policy, and international relations. I successfully navigated my own applications as a woman of color and first generation masters student, resulting in acceptances from Harvard University and Johns Hopkins University. I have also coached multiple individuals, helping them navigate their own masters program applications. I am especially eager to support and work alongside minority applicants such as people/women of color, LGBTQ+, and first generation students. Whether you need assistance with personal statements, interview preparation, or overall application and career strategy, I'm here to help you achieve your academic goals!

I've earned five degrees from four of the world's top universities — an MSM from Stanford GSB (MSx Sloan Fellows), an MBA from Wharton, an MA in International Studies from the Lauder Institute at Penn, an MS in Real Estate Development from MIT, and a BA from Harvard — spanning business, finance, real estate, international affairs, and the liberal arts. I was also admitted to London Business School's Sloan Fellows programme and attended INSEAD on exchange. Very few coaches can speak from personal experience across this range of programs, disciplines, and institutions. My graduate work has touched nearly every corner of the master's degree landscape: executive and mid-career programs (Stanford MSx, MIT Sloan Fellows), joint and dual degrees (Wharton/Lauder MBA/MA), industry-specific programs (MIT's MS in Real Estate Development), and internationally oriented degrees with language and regional immersion. I also guest lecture at Stanford School of Medicine on digital health and AI, giving me current insight into programs at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and policy. Outside academia, I've built a career across real estate private equity, venture capital, investment banking, international M&A, family office management, and digital health — experience that helps me advise applicants pursuing master's programs in fields ranging from finance and leadership to public policy, healthcare administration, and beyond. I work with applicants targeting a wide variety of master's programs in the U.S. and Europe, with particular expertise advising international candidates (I'm fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and have lived in five countries). My philosophy is the same across every program type: the right degree isn't necessarily the most prestigious one — it's the one that aligns with where you actually want to go. I help clients identify the programs that fit, craft applications that stand out, and make confident decisions when the acceptances come in.

I am an ESSEC Business School and Paris Sorbonne graduate, with 15 years of experience recruiting and coaching talent. Beyond my executive search work, I regularly participate in admissions interviews and selection boards for leading international institutions and programs including HEC, CEMS, IFM Paris, and NEOMA Business School. Having evaluated hundreds of applications, CVs, and interviews from both candidates and students, I have developed a strong understanding of what makes a profile truly stand out in highly competitive selection processes.

Welcome to my profile! As a J.D. student at Columbia Law School and a full scholarship recipient, I bring a wealth of experience and insight into the admissions process for top-tier master's programs. Over the past few years, I have successfully guided over 40 students to secure admission offers from prestigious U.S. universities, including Ivy League schools. My approach is tailored to each individual's strengths and aspirations, ensuring a personalized and effective application strategy. Let's work together to craft a compelling application that stands out. Reach out to start your journey towards your dream program!

I've worked with dozens of clients applying to early career business masters programs including Master in Management, Master in Finance, MSF, Master in Supply Chain, Master in Busines Analytics.

Welcome to my profile! With a Master's degree in Financial Analysis from London Business School and a Bachelor's in Economics from Queen Mary, University of London, I bring a strong academic foundation to my coaching. My professional background is rooted in competitive positioning and strategic storytelling, sharpened through demanding, high-pressure work. At London Business School, I completed a rigorous due diligence engagement that pushed me to build competitive frameworks under real business constraints, the same discipline and academic rigor that top master's programs expect from their candidates. I've also applied this lens through a credit analysis internship at Bank of Africa and start-up strategy work, giving me a sharp eye for what differentiates a strong candidate from a good one. Having navigated this level of rigor myself, I know exactly what it takes to help you build an application that meets it. Let's work together to craft a compelling application that highlights your unique strengths and aspirations. Reach out to start your journey towards success!

I'm Stanford GSB MBA/MS alum who has excelled in climate and impact work across roles spanning social entrepreneurship, climatetech and renewables consulting and development, and investing. I've also uniquely been through the process of applying to top schools from abroad (Mongolia). I know what it takes to pivot, to do a dual degree program, to apply to the U.S. from abroad, and to articulate the values that will make your application stand out. I have experience helping U.S. and international coachees with unconventional backgrounds gain admissions to top programs and get selected for life-changing scholarships. I am especially passionate about working with people who are focused on climate change and the environment. I want to help you uncover and authentically showcase your strengths so you can make moves toward a career that makes you tick. Whether you need help on big-picture essay framing or nitty-gritty details, I'm excited to work with you!