Traditional Full-Time MBA Admissions Coaches

I bring deep experience coaching applicants through competitive MBA admissions, with successful placements at top programs including Kellogg, Booth, Wharton, CBS, Duke Fuqua, Ross, Yale SOM, and more. As a Yale MPH and current Kellogg MBA in the Healthcare@Kellogg and Strategy pathways, I understand how top business schools evaluate candidates and how to craft compelling, high-impact applications. Over the past two years, I have advised 17+ applicants across traditional, deferred, and part-time MBA programs. My coaching spans strategic positioning, essay development, resume refinement, recommendation strategy, and interview preparation. I specialize in helping applicants with healthcare, non-traditional, and social impact backgrounds articulate a clear narrative that resonates with admissions committees and maximizes admit probability.

Welcome to my profile! With an MBA in Health Care Management from The Wharton School and an MD from Drexel University College of Medicine, I bring a unique blend of business acumen and medical expertise to my coaching. My extensive leadership experience, including roles as CEO and founder in the healthcare industry, equips me with the insights to guide aspiring MBA candidates through their application journey. I've successfully coached ~10-20+ individuals, helping them craft compelling applications that highlight their unique strengths and experiences. If you're looking to leverage your background and stand out in the competitive MBA admissions process, let's connect and strategize your path to success!

Welcome to my profile! As a current MBA candidate at Harvard Business School, I bring a wealth of experience in business development, data analysis, and strategic consulting to my coaching practice. My professional journey includes roles at USAFacts, where I led data-driven initiatives, and FSG, where I collaborated on strategies to address racial inequities in business operations. With a strong academic background from Brigham Young University, where I graduated with a 3.90 GPA, I have successfully coached 3 individuals in navigating the competitive MBA admissions process, all of whom got acceptances into one or more of HBS, GSB, and Wharton. I am passionate about helping clients craft compelling applications that highlight their unique strengths and experiences. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality!

To get into business school, you need to show ambition, tell your authentic story and leave the admissions committee thinking that the next and only thing you must to do achieve your dreams is come to their business school. I can help you figure out what story you are trying to tell and bring that to life with each part of your application. I can also offer interview coaching, which can be an unfamiliar process for those interviewing at Harvard.

As a Duke Fuqua MBA graduate and Forte Fellow, I bring both firsthand experience and a deep commitment to helping aspiring MBAs succeed. During my time at Fuqua, I served as a Career Fellow and Co-Director of the Sustainable Business & Social Impact Conference, gaining unique insights into what top business schools seek in applicants. My current role at Zillow as a Product Manager, along with my experience at LinkedIn in business transformation and marketing, gives me a comprehensive view of the intersection between business strategy and personal branding. I understand the challenges and opportunities of the MBA journey, especially for non-traditional candidates, and can guide you in crafting a compelling, authentic application that stands out to admissions committees. Let’s work together to make your MBA dreams a reality, building an application that reflects your unique strengths and aligns with your professional goals!

Welcome to my profile! As an MBA candidate at Stanford Graduate School of Business and a seasoned consultant at Deloitte, I bring a wealth of experience in strategic planning and organizational transformation. My journey includes leading impactful projects in change management, organizational design, and talent strategy, equipping me with the skills to guide you through the MBA application process. I have successfully coached 2 individuals on the MBA track and 50+ individuals on the undergraduate admissions journey, helping them craft compelling applications that highlight their unique strengths and experiences. Whether you need assistance with application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you navigate the path to your dream business school. Let's connect and make your MBA aspirations a reality!

Welcome to my profile! As an MBA graduate from Chicago Booth and a former member of their admissions committee, I have a deep understanding of what top business schools are looking for in applicants. I've successfully guided 12+ candidates into leading MBA programs, specializing in helping those from non-traditional backgrounds, such as engineering and sustainability, craft compelling narratives. My own journey from engineering to a sustainability strategist through an MBA equips me with the insights to help you navigate school selection, essays, and interviews with a strategic approach. Whether you're aiming to pivot careers or enhance your current path, I'm here to help you stand out and achieve your goals. Let's connect and start your journey to an elite MBA program!

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.

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.

As someone who was admitted to Booth, Wharton, Kellogg, Columbia, Haas, and NYU, I know firsthand how to craft a compelling MBA application that stands out. I’ve helped multiple applicants clarify their story, strengthen their essays, and position themselves for success—even when they thought they didn’t have the “perfect” background. I bring a mix of private equity and startup experience, a deep understanding of what top business schools are looking for, and a no-fluff coaching style that gets results. Whether you're figuring out your career narrative or polishing your final drafts, I’ll meet you where you are and help you hit submit with confidence.