Traditional Full-Time MBA Admissions Experts

After being accepted to HBS as a college senior, for years I have helped people navigate the MBA admissions process for top deferred and traditional programs. My approach is about partnering with you to craft the most compelling story, and to help you shine through every facet of the application - from essays, to recommenders, to the interview. In spite of application weaknesses in GPA and GMAT scores, my clients have been accepted to Harvard, Stanford, and other top programs.

I read MBA applications for the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley; I sat on the UT Austin MBA Student Admissions Committee when I was earning my MBA; and I've been a recruiter for top tech companies in the SF Bay Area. I received a full Consortium fellowship to complete my MBA and was also named a Forte Fellow. This coupled with my over 10 years in college admissions make me uniquely qualified to offer a diverse and informed perspective on putting together a strong application.

As a Harvard Business School MBA graduate, I know how transformational an MBA program can be for one's career. I also know how incredibly stressful and daunting the application process can be! Getting into a premier MBA program is not just about getting good scores and rec letters. In today's competitive environment, it means crafting a compelling story to stand out among a very crowded and competitive field. The key question is not why you need the MBA program, but why does the MBA program need YOU? I have worked with dozens of individuals to help build their stories and answer that very question. From brainstorming the overall "hook" of the application to writing detailed recommendation letters, I have a very hands-on approach that includes multiple rounds of review, design, and iteration to build a competitive application that gives you the best chance at the MBA program of your dreams. Past success stories including admissions to HBS, Wharton, MIT, and Kellogg. Whether it be coming from a non-traditional career background or just sharpening your application story, I look forward to helping you achieve your MBA goals!

MBA COACHING, ESSAY WRITING EXPERTISE, AND GMAT TEST PREPARATION • Stanford MBA with 15+ experience as a Founder/Entrepreneur (successfully raised capital from premier Venture Capitalists in Silicon Valley), C-Level Executive, Board Member, Operator, and Investor (Wall Street experience) • MBA Coaching: Advised 100+ admits into Stanford GSB, HBS, Wharton, Booth, Kellogg, MIT Sloan, Columbia, Haas, and more • Professional Writing: In addition to my professional experience, I am a published author and journalist, contributing to outlets such as the Stanford Daily, Forbes, Medium, Seeking Alpha, and Substack • GMAT / Test-Taking: After scoring among the highest percentile in the GMAT, I provide personalized coaching and strategies to help you optimize study plans, improve test-taking skills, and boost confidence for GMAT and other standardized exams. • Interview Training: Having received offers from the largest investment banks and private equity funds in the world, including Morgan Stanley and Barclays Capital, in addition to helping 1,200 Clients land roles at the dream firms (i.e. Finance/Wall Street, Tech/Big Tech/Startups, and Fortune 500), I provide high-quality mock interviews for all MBA programs CAREER Venture-backed entrepreneur, Wall Street investor, and seasoned Executive Coach with an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business. With over 15 years of extensive experience in executive leadership roles, I am well-equipped to guide clients throughout the entire MBA journey. I prepare clients for the rigorous application and have had a highly successful track record in helping over 100 clients earn admissions to over 30 business schools globally, with scholarships, specializing in the M7 programs. As an entrepreneur, I have founded, built, and exited a software technology company, successfully raised capital from top-tier venture capital investors in Silicon Valley, built a global team (3 offices), and honed my skills in executive management, product launches, and team building. As an investor, I have worked in private equity for both mega funds and middle market funds (Morgan Stanley and Dubin Clark) and in hedge funds at a top decile long/short public equity technology fund. As an executive, operator, and Board Member, I have led Finance, M&A, Strategy, Corporate Development, and Operations for three private equity and venture-backed businesses in the technology, engineering, environmental, food, agriculture, and automotive industries. Having provided over 500 hours of elite MBA consulting and executive coaching, I specialize in helping clients navigate complex challenges and achieve their goals of getting into their dream MBA programs.

Welcome to my profile! As a Stanford MBA graduate with a Certificate in Public Management and Social Innovation, I bring a wealth of experience from both the private and academic sectors to my coaching. My professional journey includes strategic roles at leading companies like Samsara, Omidyar Network, and Spotify, where I honed my skills in strategy, product marketing, and investment management. I have a deep understanding of the MBA admissions process and have successfully navigated it myself, which allows me to provide insightful guidance to aspiring MBA candidates. Whether you need help with application strategy, essay crafting, or interview preparation, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality!

Welcome to my profile! I'm Maria, an MBA graduate from London Business School with a strong background in management consulting, banking and strategy and operations, having worked at top companies like Kearney, Uber and Nubank. I have a 100% success rate in my MBA applications, which included London Business School, IESE (with scholarship), HEC and ESADE. If you're looking to craft a standout MBA application or need strategic insights into your career path, feel free to reach out.

With an MBA and MS in Design Innovation from the prestigious Kellogg School of Management, I bring a unique blend of business acumen and creative problem-solving to the table. My professional journey includes leading product management at top companies like Amazon and Netflix, where I honed my skills in product vision and strategy. I am passionate about helping aspiring MBA candidates craft standout applications that reflect their unique strengths and experiences. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you succeed. Let's connect and make your MBA dreams a reality!

I know what it takes to stand out in the most competitive rooms in the world because I’ve built my career in them. I’m a Harvard MBA and Harvard College graduate, venture capital investor, and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. I’ve evaluated hundreds of founders and companies, sat in investment committees, and seen firsthand how decision-makers assess potential, leadership, and polish. As a current HBS student, I also understand the admissions process from the inside and what truly differentiates candidates. I help ambitious, high-agency applicants turn strong resumes into compelling, cohesive narratives. Many candidates undersell themselves or tell stories that are impressive but forgettable. I work with you to clarify your “why,” sharpen your positioning, and articulate a trajectory that feels bold, authentic, and inevitable. As a founder and investor, I approach your application through the lens of differentiation and strategy. What is your unfair advantage? What impact are you uniquely positioned to have? Together, we craft an application that commands attention. If you’re aiming for top programs and want a coach who understands elite institutions and high-performance environments, I would love to work with you.

I applied to every top MBA program in the country without a consultant and got into all five: Stanford GSB, HBS, Wharton, Booth, and MIT Sloan. Merit scholarships from each. Multiple full rides. GRE: 99th percentile after four weeks of prep. Five for five. I was admitted as one of the youngest members of the Stanford GSB Class of 2027. I hold multiple campus leadership roles, and outside of Stanford I serve as an Appointed Advisor to California Governor Gavin Newsom. Previously, I was an executive at a YCombinator-backed AI startup and the founding analyst of Accenture Strategy's Private Equity practice. My partner and co-coach is a JD/MBA at Wharton/Penn and a former McKinsey consultant. My own path to business school was anything but linear. I had a mix of experiences across tech, consulting, startups, and government, and I know what it takes to turn a complex background into a story admissions committees fight over. I've coached 15+ students on MBA admissions and career coaching, and am a multiple fellowship-winning writer, so I work with you hands-on from narrative strategy through final essay polish. I specialize in: - Applicants with non-traditional or complex backgrounds - Career switchers (tech to finance, consulting to startups, etc.) - International applicants targeting M7 programs - Deferred enrollment programs (HBS 2+2, Stanford deferred, etc.) - Scholarship and financial aid strategy and negotiation - Essay writing, editing, and narrative positioning - Full-cycle application management (school selection through interview prep) - GRE/GMAT test strategy and planning - Re-applicant strategy and repositioning - Interview preparation for MBA admissions Additionally, I can help with: - Post-MBA career strategy (tech, consulting, startups, PE/VC) - Consulting recruiting and case interview prep - Resume and LinkedIn optimization - Career and professional mentorship

Welcome to my profile! As a Harvard alum and current MBA candidate at Stanford Graduate School of Business, I bring a wealth of firsthand experience to the MBA admissions process. My background includes serving as an alumni interviewer and being part of the admissions committee at Harvard, giving me unique insights into what top programs are looking for. What I've learned is that the difference between a good candidate and an admitted one is almost never credentials; it's the narrative. It's knowing which of your 20 experiences to lead with, which to cut entirely, and how to connect the ones that remain into a story a reviewer remembers after reading 50 other essays that day. I've developed frameworks for mapping your profile to a program's selection criteria, allocating anecdotes across essays so nothing feels redundant, and writing in a voice that sounds like you rather than a template. I've successfully coached individuals through their applications, helping them craft compelling narratives and navigate the competitive admissions landscape. Let's work together to make your MBA application stand out!