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First-generation college student Accepted to HBS, Booth, MIT, Columbia, and NYU Stern despite 720 GMAT and overrepresented demographic

Coming from a non-target undergraduate institution and non-target work place I secured admission at MIT and Harvard and know how difficult it is to do so. I can help you tell your story and really stand out. I make things accessible and break them down into bite sized goals to help you put your best foot forward. While in my MBA program I worked at Bridgewater Associates and then had offers from Goldman Sachs TMT SF and Morgan Stanley Tech Investment banking groups. I also won the P.D. Soros Fellowship for New Americans (1% acceptance rate, $90,000) and the Zuckerman Fellowship (full ride at Harvard + Stanford), which helped fund a large part of my graduate degree.

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!

• 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

Expert in the LBS admissions process, currently sitting on the interview panel for the school. I've worked with 15+ candidates across all programmes, helping them secure offers at top European MBA schools. I specialise in career pivoters, particularly those moving from structured careers like banking or consulting into tech and entrepreneurship. Having made that exact transition myself, from investment banking at Bank of America and Evercore to Chief of Staff at a UK tech unicorn, I'll help you craft a compelling story, sharpen your post-MBA goals, and position your application for maximum impact.

I’m a Kellogg MBA graduate and current management consultant with experience at L.E.K., and I help MBA applicants tell a clearer, sharper story through their resumes, essays, and application materials. My strength is helping applicants translate their experiences into unique/distinct stories that are relevant to an MBA application.

As a MBA graduate and full-merit scholar (awarded Forte Fellowship) from the Berkeley Haas School of Business - in addition to being admitted to Wharton and Columbia Business school for full-time MBA programs with scholarships - I can advise you on storytelling, interview prep, writing and editing essays that will get you a (strong) step closer to getting into your dream school. I have also served on the admissions committee at Wellesley College (undergrad) as an interviewer, and as a peer advisory at Berkeley Haas, am confident in resume-editing and mock interviewing. I am passionate about helping aspiring MBA candidates craft compelling applications that highlight their unique strengths, and give direct feedback to improve. Also, if you are an anxious test taker I can help with strategies that helped me overcome my self-doubt to achieve a great score. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality!

Welcome to my profile! As a Stanford GSB MBA graduate and former View From The Top Interviewer, I bring a wealth of experience and insights into the MBA admissions process. My diverse professional background includes roles at BCG, NFX, and Goldman Sachs, Farfetch as well as founding a successful direct-to-consumer clothing brand. This unique blend of finance, consulting, venture capital, and entrepreneurial experience allows me to provide comprehensive guidance on crafting standout applications. Whether you need help with application strategy, essays, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and work together to achieve your MBA goals!

I just completed one of the most competitive MBA application cycles in history, earning admission to MIT Sloan (where I'll be attending), Columbia Business School, Kellogg, Booth, and Stern—with interviews at 6 of the 7 M7 schools I applied to. But what truly qualifies me as a coach isn't just my own success—it's my passion for teaching. I currently guest lecture at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and have spent years mentoring Accenture analysts, teaching underprivileged children in India, and leading pro-bono consulting projects. My family's legacy in education taught me that the best coaches don't just know the material; they genuinely care about their students' success. As a strategy consultant at Accenture for 4 years, I've honed the storytelling, analytical, and strategic thinking skills that make MBA applications successful. I've lived this process recently and intimately, tackling diverse essay formats and navigating competitive interview processes. I succeeded as a public university graduate breaking into M7 schools and understand how to position unique backgrounds as strengths. Whether you're a consultant looking to differentiate yourself, a public university grad aiming for M7, or someone with a mission-driven story to tell, I'll bring a data-driven, personalized approach to help you craft a winning narrative.

I have supported Admissions interviews for candidates in to the Chicago Booth part-time MBA program so I have a strong sense of what it takes to gain successful admission. During my application process, I only considered 2 part-time programs (Booth & Kellogg) and was able to attain admission to both. In addition, I TA'd Negotiations courses at Booth so I have significant experience negotiating offers and scholarships. I enjoy helping others achieve their goals and look forward to working with you!