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I can’t thank Christian Urrutia enough for his incredible support throughout my application journey to Stanford GSB. From the very beginning, Christian brought a level of insight, candor, and strategic thinking that fundamentally changed how I approached the process. He didn’t just help polish my resume or essay drafts—he pushed me to dig deeper, clarify my narrative, and tell my story in a way that felt both authentic and compelling. Christian has an incredible gift for helping people see the throughline in their experiences, and his feedback was always honest, specific, and constructive. What really stood out was how invested he was. He genuinely cared about my growth, not just about getting into a top program. His encouragement and belief in me meant a lot during the more stressful parts of the process, and I truly don’t think I’d be at GSB today without his guidance.

M and Jesse have been wonderful to work with throughout my MBA application journey, and I’m thrilled to share that I’ve been accepted to IE Business School, Imperial, and waitlisted at LBS (I’m currently in talks with LBS to hopefully secure a spot). Their strategic and thorough approach was instrumental in my preparation. No part of my application was overlooked; short answers, professional experience, and every other component received the same rigorous attention to detail as my essays. I come from a non-traditional background, and M’s expert guidance helped me shape a narrative that truly highlighted my strengths. When it came time to work on essays, M was there every step of the way. Draft after draft, she asked thoughtful questions, pushed me to go deeper, and offered insightful, specific suggestions. She ensured that I presented a cohesive and compelling picture of my values, goals, and unique perspective. I wholeheartedly recommend working with M and Jesse to navigate the admissions process and present your most authentic and powerful self.

Gabriela was instrumental in my decision to apply to business school. She encouraged me throughout the process, offering both support and honest feedback and advice that helped me navigate my own journey with confidence. Her insights, personal experiences, and ability to guide others through critical decisions make her an exceptional coach. She genuinely cares about the people she mentors, and anyone who has the opportunity to work with her is in great hands. I have no doubt that she will be an invaluable resource to the Leland community!

Gabriela was an incredible coach throughout both my interview prep and broader career decision-making. She’s one of those rare people who is not only deeply thoughtful but also incredibly easy to connect with. She makes the process enjoyable without ever going easy on you. Every session felt like a mix of encouragement and challenge in the best possible way. She helped me think strategically about how to position myself in private equity interviews and pushed me to refine my stories, sharpen my thinking, and build real confidence in how I showed up. Just as importantly, she helped me navigate the bigger questions: what kind of role I wanted, what kind of team and culture would be the right fit, and how to weigh tradeoffs in a thoughtful way. With her help, I landed a role I’m excited about and made a clear, confident decision about where to go.

Christian was really good. Highly recommend.

Christian was one of the best parts of my interview prep process. He has an incredible personality, genuinely joyful to work with, and still finds a way to push you to bring your best. He’s sharp on the technical side but what sets him apart is his ability to help you connect emotionally and show up with real presence. I wasn’t just practicing answers with him. I was figuring out how to be more grounded, more compelling, and more myself in high pressure conversations. I walked into my interviews more confident, more prepared, and honestly just more excited thanks to Christian. I can’t recommend him enough.

Sam has been an amazing college coach throughout the entire application process! From brainstorming and writing essays, to creating a compelling narrative, and structuring extracurriculars and awards, she has been an immense help and I wouldn't be where I am without her. She is also very kind, understanding, and a pleasure to work with. As a CS student, she helped me get into UC Berkeley, CMU, Rice, Georgia Tech, Purdue, BU, Northeastern, USC, and others!

Christian was such a game-changer during my MBA application process. When I was really struggling with my essays, he helped me rewrite them in a way that felt honest and true to me. That was hard—being fully myself on paper felt vulnerable—but Christian constantly reminded me that that was the point. He never let me play small. He was my biggest cheerleader and somehow knew when to push and when to just listen. I’m so grateful for his support, and I honestly don’t think I would’ve gotten through the process feeling as proud of my application without him.

I’m incredibly grateful to Gabriela Diaz for her outstanding support in preparing me for my summer internship interviews at Bain. From the very beginning, Gabriela struck the perfect balance between being supportive and providing clear, constructive feedback. Her guidance was not only thoughtful and tailored to my goals, but also deeply encouraging, helping me build both my skills and my confidence. Whether it was refining my case interview approach, strengthening my behavioral responses, or simply keeping me grounded during a stressful process, Gabriela was there every step of the way. She asked the right questions, challenged me to think more critically, and celebrated progress with genuine enthusiasm. I truly could not have asked for a better mentor and coach through this journey. Thanks to her, I felt well-prepared and empowered walking into my interviews. Gabriela is a remarkable resource, and anyone would be lucky to have her in their corner.

Gabriela is so deeply engaged with her peers and community at the GSB. She is a trusted mentor to many (fomally and informally, including being a mentor to those in the classes she TAs) and she is eager to help with networking even outside of her own industry experience. Gabriela is also a pleasure to get to know, and brings humor and personality into her work philosophy, advice, and conversations. I would highly recommend working with her, she's an absolute powerhouse and a true delight!