MBA Admissions Coaches

Welcome to my profile! With an MBA from Michigan's Ross School of Business and experience on their admissions committee, I have a deep understanding of what top business schools are looking for in applicants. My professional journey includes leading business strategy and operations at Palo Alto Networks and serving as an Engagement Manager at Deloitte Consulting, where I honed my strategic thinking and leadership skills. Over the years, I've successfully coached 60+ individuals, helping them craft compelling applications and secure spots at their dream MBA programs. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, school selection, resume writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you navigate the competitive MBA admissions process. Let's work together to make your application stand out!

I grew up across five U.S. cities and spent years living on four continents, so “Where are you from?” rarely has a tidy answer. But why I move is simple: to help people become the best version of themselves. For me, that impact starts with food. My personal mission is to make healthy meals exciting, accessible, and affordable. That mission led me to build a hydroponic farm in my apartment, donate 20K lbs of food to furloughed service workers during COVID, and start a kombucha company in China. That clarity of vision led me to become the first person ever admitted to Stanford GSB and the Schwarzman Scholars program in the same application cycle. As your coach, I’ll give you the clarity that took me years to gain. Together we’ll sharpen your mission, ground it in your experiences, and craft a story that connects every dot. The result? An application that admissions teams can’t overlook. Just ask the people I've previously worked with who were accepted into Stanford GSB, Schwarzman, Harvard, Wharton, and beyond.

As a current MBA candidate at The Wharton School, I have provided 1:1 coaching to over 30 prospective students to support their MBA application process. I bring a wealth of experience through my own MBA application process, which was enriched by my role as an MBA Fellow with Management Leadership for Tomorrow and Questbridge MBA Scholar, where I gained insights into crafting compelling applications for top business schools. Through these efforts, I was accepted as an MBA Candidate at The Wharton School, Harvard Business School, and UChicago Booth. Let's get started today and help best prepare you for the business school program of your dreams!

I have personally been admitted to several M7 and T15 MBA programs, including Chicago Booth, Columbia Business School, and Cornell Johnson — with over USD 250K in merit scholarships. Additionally, I am a recipient of some of the most prestigious and competitive graduate fellowships in the world, such as the Schwarzman Scholars program at Tsinghua University with only a 3% acceptance rate annually. Since then, I have advised 50+ traditional and non-traditional applicants to top business schools globally, including Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, The Wharton School, Columbia, Kellogg, Booth, MIT Sloan, INSEAD, London Business School, Haas, Cornell Johnson, and Dartmouth Tuck, etc. I have developed a success framework and templates that can guide you through the MBA application process and maximize your chances. Let's work together to craft a standout application that highlights your unique story. Reach out to start your journey towards your dream MBA program!

-Coached 200+ paid clients (at professional, market rates) through the MBA admissions process -Have placed multiple clients at each of the Top 25 US schools (~75% M7; ~95% M7 + S7; ~99% Top 25), as well as European schools (INSEAD, LBS, IESE, Oxford, Cambridge) -Accepted as member of AIGAC (Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultations) - an international organization that monitors ethics in admissions consulting and collaborates with Admissions Directors to discuss ideas and trends -Attend annual AIGAC Conference to network, learn about schools, and discuss admissions trends. Attended by AdCom Directors at most top US / European Schools as well as the CEO and / or head consultant(s) at many of the large, well-known firms -Worked at mbaMission for five years -Experience consulting to a range of candidates both from traditional feeder fields (e.g. Investment Banking, Consulting) to non-traditional fields (e.g. fitness coach, independent film director) -Strong business acumen with strategy experience at multiple Fortune 500 companies -Strong informal network of the top solo MBA consultants globally

I’m Mercedes, an MBA admissions coach with a background from MIT and Bain and deferred admission to Stanford GSB and other top MBA programs. I help applicants develop clear, compelling application narratives rooted in their values, goals, and lived experiences. My clients have been admitted to top business schools including Stanford and MIT, with a particular specialization in Stanford’s MBA application and essays. My coaching style blends strategic storytelling with deep reflection, so your application stands out while still feeling true to who you are. Let’s work together to build an application you’re proud of.

Hey there! With an MBA from Harvard Business School and a strong background in consulting and asset management, I bring a wealth of experience to MBA admissions coaching. My journey includes serving on the admissions committee at Trinity College, where I evaluated candidates and conducted information sessions. As a former entrepreneur, consultant at McKinsey & Company and Asset Manager at Morgan Stanley, I understand the competitive landscape and what top programs are looking for in applicants. I'm here to help you create an application that truly represents YOU and helps you to feel confident when you crush your interviews. Reach out if you’re ready to lock in and get started!

I’m well-qualified to coach students preparing for MBA admissions, having successfully gone through the process myself and completed my MBA. I understand what top business schools look for — from crafting a compelling personal narrative to excelling in interviews and essays. Beyond my own experience, I’ve coached over 30 students from my school and professional network on how to position their backgrounds effectively, resulting in multiple successful admissions to top MBA programs. My coaching focuses on strategy, authenticity, and helping each student showcase their unique strengths in a competitive admissions environment.

MBA is life-changing, but the price tag is something people rarely talk about. When I applied to MBA, I knew one thing very clearly: I could only go if I received significant scholarship support. Through a focused and intentional application strategy, I received two full-tuition MBA scholarships and four 50% scholarships. And I didn’t get there by chance. Along the way, I spoke with 30+ full-scholarship recipients, studied what actually makes schools view an applicant as fundable, and developed a repeatable framework for maximizing scholarship outcomes. Especially for candidates who don’t come from traditional business or consulting backgrounds. I studied chemistry and worked in the pharmaceutical industry before deciding to pivot into consulting through an MBA. I understand how intimidating it can feel to explain a non-traditional path, and how easy it is to undersell your story. My goal is to help you build an authentic personal narrative that still thinks strategically - one that shows schools you are not only admissible, but also fundable and employable. If you’re coming from a non-traditional background and want both admission and meaningful scholarship, I’d love to help you get there.

I was admitted to Booth, Kellogg (MMM Program), and Wharton, all on merit scholarships ranging from 25-75% tuition coverage. I was an Admissions Fellow at Wharton, speaking to and interviewing over 300 candidates.