Business Master’s Admissions Consultants

I was accepted to six of Europe's top finance master's programmes in a single cycle - including LBS Masters in Financial Analysis (with a Merit Scholarship), LSE MSc Finance, UCL MSc Finance, ESADE MSc Finance (with Scholarship), Bayes MSc Corporate Finance (with Scholarship), and IE MSc Finance. I know what makes a strong application because I built six of them simultaneously, each tailored to different programme structures, essay formats and selection criteria. I'm currently a final-year student at LSE and will be joining Evercore this summer as a Summer Analyst in M&A. I bring a practical understanding of how admissions committees evaluate candidates for competitive finance programmes - what they look for in personal statements, how to frame non-traditional backgrounds, and how to position yourself for scholarship consideration. If you're applying to Master's in Finance programmes in the UK or Europe, I can help with programme selection and fit, personal statement and essay strategy, CV positioning, interview preparation and scholarship applications. I went through every stage of this process recently and at scale, so my advice is current, specific and grounded in what actually worked.

I love helping people make sense of their experience and turn it into a story that holds together. That usually starts with the essays or statement of purpose, and I can also help with your resume, interview prep, and keeping the whole process on track, from building your school list to hitting every deadline. I’ve applied to schools in both the US and Europe, from Georgetown for undergrad to ESSEC in France to Harvard Kennedy School for my master’s, and I also interview applicants for Georgetown. So I know what admissions teams look for on both sides of the Atlantic. My own path has been non-linear, from procurement to operations to sustainability strategy, across companies, policy, and research. It took me a while to connect the dots myself, so I especially enjoy working with people whose backgrounds don’t fit neatly into one box. If you’re applying to a master’s program in the US or abroad, or making a career pivot, I’d love to work with you.

Fiona Taft is a highly experienced career and admissions coach for Master’s programs, with over a decade of demonstrated success in top-tier academic institutions such as UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. At Berkeley’s Master of Financial Engineering (MFE) Program, she was the Executive Director and Director of Careers where she directly influence and made admissions decisions, consistently achieved outstanding student placement outcomes (100% Internship placement & 95% placement by Graduatuib), designed and implemented strategic employer relations initiatives, and provided tailored coaching in quantitative finance and Data Science career pathways to students and early career professionals, networking, and interview preparation. In her prior role at Stanford, she led executive education programs and coached high-level professionals through career transitions and academic admissions processes. Fiona’s extensive background in admissions strategy, career development programming, and industry engagement—combined with her strong analytical and communication skills—positions her as a trusted guide for aspiring graduate students navigating the competitive admissions and recruitment landscape. I have 100% Success Rate with my clients! My past Client Results Include UC Berkeley -MFE -MIDS -MEng -MIC -Analytics UCLA -MFE -MSBA -Analytics Boston University -Economics -Global Developmental Economics -Economics Policy & Practice -Data Analytics -Data Science Columbia University -MSFE -MSOR -MAFN -Financial Mathematics -Financial Engineering -Computer Science -Business Analytics -Electrical Engineering -Environmental Engineering -Management Science & Engineering -Mechanical Engineering -Operations Research -Economics -Statistics CMU -MSCF (MFE) -Chemical Engineering -Computer Science -Computational Finance -Economics -Mechanical Engineering -Statistical Practice Stanford University -ICME (All Tracks) -Computational and Mathematical Engineering -Statistics -Data Science -Economics -Engineering MIT - Data Science - Business Analytics -MSF Princeton -MFIN -MSE -PACM Cornell -M.Eng. in Data Science & Decision Analytics (DSDA) -M.Eng. in Computer Science -M.Eng. in Operations Research & Information Engineering (ORIE) -Financial Engineering (CFEM)

I’m qualified to coach professional master’s applicants because I’ve helped build and lead the programs they are applying to. At UC Irvine, I directed the Master of Data Science and Master of Computer Science programs, served as Associate Director for the MSBA and MFin programs, and helped develop the new Applied AI master’s program and its admissions framework. I’ve also served on admissions committees, advisory boards and currently teach graduate students. My path into higher education began in academic counseling, where I studied gaps in student retention and helped create support programs. That experience still shapes how I coach: I look closely at both your preparation and the opportunities or barriers behind your record. I can help you choose programs, assess where your application is strong, and use specific evidence in your essays, resume, and interviews to explain why you’re ready.

I work with applicants targeting elite European finance master’s programmes, especially those with some work experience to draw on. Clients have been admitted to the Oxford MFE, HEC Paris MIF, Cambridge MFin and Bocconi MSc Finance. I also work with applicants to LSE, Imperial and LBS (MFA). Committees read hundreds of essays about leadership and teamwork. I help you find specific proof points in your background and position them for how each programme reads applications. I was admitted to Oxford and HEC Paris (MSc International Finance) in the same cycle, with a different application for each, and completed the Oxford MSc Financial Economics with Distinction. My career since then has covered M&A, valuations, climate strategy and transition finance. That helps me shape your “why this programme” answer so it also holds up in recruiting conversations after the degree. I cover the full application: CV, essays, recommender briefing, and mock interviews built around each programme’s format. Most applicants start with a 5-hour package, which covers several rounds of sentence-level feedback, and add hours later if needed. To get started, book a 15-minute intro call. We’ll go through your target programmes and timeline, and agree whether I’m the right coach and which package fits. Send your CV and target list beforehand so I can assess fit. Detailed feedback starts in our first session.

Over the last six years, I have coached hundreds of students at a large R1 institution, guiding them as they prepare for graduate and medical school applications. I work with applicants from personal statement ideation all the way through decision making and I can't wait to do the same with you. Whether you're applying for the first time or reapplying and need a fresh take on your application, I'm confident that my coaching experience will be an asset to you. My approach centers around making meaning of your experiences, helping you to find the connections to your future goals, and translating those in a way that will resonate with the admissions committee. Let's work together to help you achieve your goals!

I am a public policy professional and have lived, worked, and studied in Panama, the United States, and China. I know what it's like to navigate highly selective admissions and hiring processes as an international applicant, and I'm here to share with you the insights that my clients and I have used land spots at the Ivy League, Oxbridge, M7, and Schwarzman Scholars. Let's work together to achieve your master's and career goals!

Studied at four universities across three countries. Now I help international students navigate European graduate programs that launch global careers. I specialize in low-tuition public universities across Germany, France, the UK, Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands, and the Nordic countries. Choosing the right graduate school isn't just about rankings. It's about finding the program that accelerates your international career. I've personally studied engineering, management, and marketing programs across Germany, the US, and France, and each degree opened doors I hadn't imagined. Now I help students worldwide discover Europe's hidden gems: world-class master's programs taught entirely in English, many at public universities with little to no tuition. My coaching covers the complete journey: identifying programs that match your aspirations, navigating admission processes across different educational systems, understanding visa requirements, and planning how to integrate directly into companies through strategic internships. Having led international teams for 25 years after my own multi-country educational path, I know which graduate programs truly prepare you for global careers versus those that just look good on paper. We'll explore how a German engineering program differs from a French business school, when language skills become essential versus optional, and most importantly, how to choose both your school and your target employers simultaneously. From understanding cultural adaptation in Nordic universities to positioning yourself for post-graduation work opportunities across Europe, I provide the insider perspective that comes from living the international education and career path myself. I coach in English, German, French, and Spanish, and I'm passionate about making European education accessible to students who can't afford expensive private school programs but deserve world-class opportunities.

I know how overwhelming the graduate school process can feel — because I've spent years on the inside watching talented people struggle to tell their story in a way that truly lands. Having worked in admissions at Georgetown University, the University of Cincinnati, and George Washington University, I've sat across from hundreds of applicants and reviewed thousands of applications. That experience gave me a deep understanding of what committees are genuinely looking for, and more importantly, how to help you present your best self with confidence. My goal has always been to make this process feel less intimidating and more empowering for each student I meet with What drives me is seeing people get into programs they once thought were out of reach. As a current MBA student myself, I haven't forgotten what it's like to be on your side of the process — the self-doubt, the late nights, the endless second-guessing. I've helped students navigate tight deadlines, sharpen their personal statements, and build strategies that resulted in students enrolling in their dream programs. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all advice, because your story is unique and deserves to be told that way. When you work with me, you're getting someone who genuinely cares about where you're headed and will be with you every step of the way.

As a Harvard and MIT admit, I’ve seen that applicants who get in aren’t always the most “impressive” on paper. They’re the ones who can make sense of their experiences and connect them to a clear direction. I help applicants do exactly that across school and networking strategy, essays, resumes, and interviews. I specialize in the Harvard Kennedy School, mid-career policy applicants, and MPP-MBA applicants. I also work with applicants across a wide range of other Harvard and MIT master’s programs, including the Master’s in Real Estate, the Master’s in Design Engineering, and others. I believe access to these opportunities should not come down to having the “right” background, but to how you make sense of the experiences you already have. If you are looking to tell a story that feels both authentic and distinct, I would love to help you on your journey.