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Welcome! With over a decade of experience in MBA admissions, I've guided hundreds of domestic and international clients to success at top business schools including Harvard, Stanford, Wharton, and more. My background includes serving on the admissions committees at Chicago Booth and Berkeley Haas, where I evaluated thousands of applications and made key admissions decisions. I specialize in helping you discover your unique "wow factor" and crafting an application that highlights your strengths and fit with each target school. Whether you need comprehensive support or targeted assistance with essays and interviews, I'm here to help you present your best self to admissions committees. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality! Please note that give discounts to active military.

Stanford GSB MBA graduate and former TALK Coach bringing a wealth of experience in guiding aspiring MBA candidates through the competitive admissions process. Admitted to GSB, HBS, MIT, Kellogg, & Haas. My non-traditional background as an US Army Infantry Officer turned MBA candidate turned Strategy Consultant at Boston Consulting Group provides me with unique insights into crafting compelling narratives and strategic applications. I've successfully coached individuals, helping them refine their application strategy and essays to gain admission to top programs. Whether you're looking to enhance your application or need guidance on navigating the MBA journey, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect!

After my own journey applying and interviewing for MBAs, from rejections to full-time offers with scholarships, I can personally attest to the challenges, frustrations, and difficulties in determining the right school and executing to receive an offer. I visited 12 business schools in 5 countries in the US, Europe, and Asia in my own research and decision-making process. I've helped numerous applicants on essays, school strategy, narrative development, overall applications, etc. Would be pleased to share learnings and support other applicants in their own trajectories towards success. I've studied in 7 universities and lived in 9 countries, so I uniquely understand different education systems across borders.

Welcome to my profile! With 20+ years experience in Admissions Consulting, Career Coaching, Education, and Recruitment, I've supported many candidates gain admission to top MBA programs on the planet. My values are deeply rooted in quality education, global interconnectedness, and diversity & inclusion. If you're targeting a seat at some of the best schools in the world, working together, I'm confident we can get you there, and my previous client testimonials confirm that. As former Director of Recruitment for the Global MBA program at ESSEC Business School (Paris, France & Singapore) I know exactly what gives MBA applicants a competitive profile in the eyes of admissions committees. Previously in my role at France's prestigious Sciences Po, I offered countless workshops on how to write an impactful CV, as well as how to interview effectively. Prior to this, I worked in admissions & recruitment at Long Island University in New York. Additionally, as an English teacher for many years, most recently at the prestigious École de Guerre, you can rest assured that your essays will be critiqued for English grammar and spelling with the eye of a hawk. In 2020, I created Candidate Coach to do admissions consulting full time. Currently based between Paris, France and New York City - centrally located and globally connected to team up for appointments, no matter what your time zone in the world.

Hi! I'm Maya, an award-winning Product Manager with a strong background in Fintech, Blockchain, and the Creator Economy. I hold an MBA from Harvard Business School, where I co-chaired the Entrepreneurship club and organized the inaugural HBS Blockchain Conference. During my time at HBS, I launched a venture-backed tech startup, Privy Labs, where I am currently still Founder & CEO. As a longtime player in the NY startup ecosystem, I have mentored over 100 early-stage entrepreneurs on how to build revenue generating MVPs, raise VC, and navigate the Founder landscape. If you're an aspiring entrepreneur looking for guidance on your MBA journey, let's connect and discuss how I can help you achieve your goals!

As a Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA graduate and a MBA Admissions Interviewer, I bring firsthand insights into the competitive MBA admissions process. My diverse professional background includes strategic roles at McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group, Coca-Cola, and Vodacom, as well as founding a cleantech startup. This unique blend of experiences allows me to guide applicants in crafting compelling narratives that resonate with top business schools. I've successfully coached a number of individuals, helping them navigate their MBA journeys with personalized strategies. Let's work together to make your MBA application stand out—reach out to start your journey today!

• Attended Stanford Graduate School of business for MBA (plus Dartmouth College for undergrad) • Competitively selected for GSB's two most storytelling-intensive programs (View From The Top and LOWkey Notes) • 10+ years professional storytelling as military PR specialist, AI communications startup CRO, and periodicals journalist • 10+ years in admissions counseling, with volunteer work as a Regional Manager for Dartmouth alumni interviews • 10+ years of leadership and mentorship as a Marine Corps Officer and collegiate varsity athletics captain

Dual-MBA/Masters from Yale SOM and HEC Paris with 4+ years of interviewing experiences and 2+ years of Management Consulting. I bring a great deal of knowledge and experience to help you navigate and land in a great Masters program and succeed in your post-MBA career. I'm an expert in interviewing, having interviewed hundreds of applicants between Amazon and management consulting, both of which are very challenging interview formats. I have reviewed and written a large number of MBA admissions essays and have been praised for my writing ability and command of language. I personally used my MBA experience to make the triple jump: Industry, function, and geography - and I'd be glad to coach you on doing that or other career decisions you're considering. I'm particularly passionate about helping American candidates apply to International MBA programs and helping international candidates feel prepared for US-based schools. My coaching philosophy is based on the following principles: 1) Your time is precious - we'll be efficient and I won't waste your time if I'm not providing value 2) Listen more than talk- I'll focus on what you need and won't monopolize our sessions with unrelated commentary 3) Drill down on targeted areas of focus - You're good at a lot of things; let's target any weak areas and drill those until you feel confident 4) Respect and genuine concern - I'll always be respectful and I bring sincere, singular attention to our calls Looking forward to working with folks. Don't hesitate to reach out!

My career has taken me through both sides of the MBA world. I spent two years as an Associate Director of Admissions at the University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, a top-10 program, reviewing thousands of applications. I know how admissions decisions get made. I have also been at Uber for nearly 5 years, starting in recruitment and talent acquisition before moving into Chief of Staff, and Strategy & Planning (program management) roles. I’ve been recognized with multiple awards at Uber during my tenure and was a featured Speaker at the Grace Hopper Celebration (GHC) in Chicago in 2025. I understand the careers that MBA applicants are working toward because I’ve built one myself - and I can't wait to help you gain success in your career journey!

Welcome to my profile! As a future Harvard Business School MBA, admitted through the 2+2 Deferred MBA program, I bring a unique perspective to the application process. With dual degrees in Marketing and English from the University of Maryland, College Park, and professional experience as a Marketing Specialist at Cisco, I understand that in a sea of applicants, your ability to allow your story to shine is what will really set you apart. Applying to a top MBA program requires nothing less than a clear understanding of your story—and I'm here to help you find, refine, and convey your unique story to get you in. Let's work together to make your MBA application stand out. Reach out to start your journey!