Welcome! As a current MBA candidate at the MIT Sloan School of Management, I bring both fresh insights and practical experience to the admissions process. My professional background includes business development and tech sales at a leading digital marketing SaaS company and operations management at a fashion-tech startup. Most recently, I serves as a Strategy & Operations MBA Intern at Google, working within the Google Ads division. At Sloan, I hold leadership positions as President of the Retail & Consumer Goods Club and SVP of Admissions for Sloan Women in Management (SWIM), where I work directly with the Admissions Office to recruit and assist candidates. With my Economics & German degree from Middlebury College and multicultural background from the Philippines & Switzerland, I offer a unique perspective on crafting compelling applications. Let's work together to showcase your potential and secure your place at your target business school!

Top-rated admissions coach at elite Ivy Advisors MBA consultancy, the Harvard Kennedy School Admissions Office, and Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO) Career program. I am a good fit for deferred, dual / concurrent degree, underrepresented / BIPOC, investment banking-focused, and traditional profile candidates (e.g., consulting, banking) looking to differentiate themselves in a crowded field. By leveraging the introspective nature of MBA applications to effectively convey each client's unique narrative, I have gained recognition as a highly-skilled coach. In my 10 years of coaching, some big wins include helping an individual with a 3.2 GPA and 145 (Quant GRE) / 158 (Verbal GRE) secure admission to a top 5 MBA with 60% tuition scholarship and negotiating another candidate's M7 waitlist offer to admission with 100% tuition funding. Given my client-facing experience, I am extremely responsive and usually take no more than 24 hours to turn around materials. My coaching approach is guided by extensive admissions committee work and the fact that I went through this process myself. I was personally accepted to 5 M7 MBA programs with over $1 million in scholarship offers. Some of the fellowships and scholarships I've participated in include: Forte Foundation MBA Fellowship, MLT MBA Prep, Toigo MBA Fellowship, LunaCap MBA Scholarship, SEO Career, AmeriCorps, Hispanic Scholarship Fund, and Upward Bound. I am especially helpful to: ◉ applicants from established pre-MBA careers (e.g., consulting, banking) hoping to differentiate themselves in a crowded field ◉ international applicants looking for guidance on the U.S.-specific nuances for MBAs ◉ non-traditional candidates without cookie-cutter GPAs or test scores looking to highlight strengths in other areas ◉ deferred candidates looking to show their future *potential* through storytelling ◉ candidates seeking scholarship funding ◉ underrepresented minorities, especially Queer BIPOC, who want to work with someone with a shared lived experience ◉ joint / concurrent degree applicants ◉ candidates who want to make a great impression during interviews. I take special pride in one of my interviewers saying I was the best-prepared applicant he had seen in 10 years :) ◉ waitlisted or rejected applicants who want to make a compelling case for their candidacy through informal channels

As a Product Manager at Microsoft, I bring a unique perspective to MBA coaching. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Economics from the University of California, Santa Cruz, where I was a College Honors Merit Scholar and a Grace Hopper Scholar. As a college senior, I applied and was admitted to top business schools across the country, including Wharton, MIT Sloan, and Columbia Business School. I've also helped several clients get admitted to top 10 business schools. Let's connect and discuss how I can support you in your MBA aspirations!

Welcome to my profile! I'm Elizabeth Jimenez, an experienced MBA coach with a passion for helping individuals achieve their goals. With a background in strategy, risk, and fintech, I bring a unique perspective to the coaching process. I have successfully coached 20+ people in the past, guiding them through the MBA application journey and helping them secure spots at top business schools. As a Senior Vice President at Citi, I have a deep understanding of the business world and can provide valuable insights and strategies to help you stand out in the competitive MBA admissions process. Whether you need assistance with application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to support you every step of the way. Reach out to me today and let's work together to make your MBA dreams a reality!

Of the 9 schools I applied to, I was accepted to 8, and waitlisted at 1. Given my unusual application timing (round 3 during Covid after being evacuated from Colombia with the Peace Corps while serving overseas) I have more first-hand experience than nearly anyone into these school's interviews and admissions processes. I received scholarships as well ranging from full-rides to partial at these schools and can advise on negotiations.

I'm a member of the Stanford GSB Class of 2026 and pulled my application together as a non-traditional applicant in a month! I culled through every piece of MBA admissions info available online and on Leland and feel passionate about getting applicants from underrepresented backgrounds through the door at top schools.

Since I realized that a thing like a deferred MBA program existed the February of my senior year, I had only 2 months to complete my deferred MBA applications and get a test score. Despite this setback and going into this process alone, I was able to have a successful outcome which I believe was driven through my application essays and interviews.

I really enjoyed the MBA admissions process and want to help guide candidates through a fulfilling process of deep introspection.

Applying for an MBA can feel overwhelming, but it’s also an incredible opportunity to reflect on your career, values, and long-term goals. With my own experience successfully navigating the application process and supporting peers with essays, resumes, and interview prep, I’m here to make your journey both manageable and empowering. As a seasoned writing advisor, editor, and public speaking coach, I offer personalized guidance at every step—from brainstorming essay ideas to refining your interview responses. Whether you're just getting started or perfecting your final details, I’m here to help you present your best self confidently and authentically. A little more background on me: I graduated as Valedictorian from Middlebury College, where I majored in Economics. I then started my career in management consulting at The Bridgespan Group ( a nonprofit spin out of Bain Consulting), and then moved on to a Strategy & Ops role at Nurx, a women's health startup. I am currently in my final year of the Joint Degree Program between the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. During my degree, I have served as a teaching assistant and tutor at both Harvard and Dartmouth.

I'm Ryan, a former musician turned consultant turned Duke Fuqua MBA, now working in finance at State Street in Boston. My journey to business school was driven by a mission to leave communities better than I found them—through work in climate/sustainability, impact investing, and international development. As the first in my family and network to pursue an MBA, I had to navigate the application process largely on my own. Now, I help others avoid the guesswork. Since graduating, I've worked with a dozen prospective students on every stage of the MBA journey—crafting applications, preparing for interviews, and choosing between top programs like Duke, Columbia, MIT, Cornell, and UVA. My insights have even been featured by Fuqua in their student blog: Read more here (https://blogs.fuqua.duke.edu/duke-mba/2024/03/21/ryan-vanslyke/knowing-fuqua-was-the-right-fit-for-my-mba). If you're looking for guidance from someone who's been in your shoes, let’s connect—I’d love to help you get into the school of your dreams!