Welcome! As a Stanford GSB MBA graduate, I have firsthand experience navigating the competitive MBA admissions process. I applied with a slightly more non-traditional background, having work as an engineer prior to business school. I am also a Mexican-American and was the first person in my family to study college, or get an MBA, in the United States. At Stanford, I was the President of the Hispanic Business Student Association and the Vice President of the Private Equity Club. While at Stanford, I successfully pivoted into private equity, where I worked for two years prior to launching a search fund in 2024. Whether you need guidance on application strategy, essay writing, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you achieve your MBA goals! I am also happy to support those thinking about larger career pivots while pursuing their MBA.

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.

The choice to pursue an MBA is a significant investment of time and resources, and it deserves a thoughtful approach. I'll partner with you on any and all parts of your process. I'm a Ross MBA (University of Michigan) with admissions committee experience at Ross. I've spent the last 15 years successfully coaching MBA applicants through the admissions process with my own firm (MBA Pathfinders) and with top-rated consulting firms (Stacy Blackman and mbaMission), and have helped clients earn admission to HBS, GSB, Wharton, Booth, Ross, Kellogg, Fuqua, Columbia, Haas, Stern, Darden, Tuck, Johnson, Darden, INSEAD, and many others. I've collaborated with a range of candidates, and have had great success with those from more traditional backgrounds seeking a way to stand out among a sea of qualified peers, as well as those from non-traditional backgrounds who need guidance articulating how their talents and aspirations will fit into an MBA class. If you're looking for a seasoned, professional coach who's seen it all and can help guide you through the whole process, let's work together!

Coaching has always been a big passion of mine - while in business school, I was the VP of Prospective Students for the Armed Forces Association as well as a member of Service2School, a non-profit that provides guidance and mentorship for transitioning service members looking to pursue advanced degrees. I'm also a alumni interviewer for Ross. Over the past 5 years, I've coached and prepped over 100+ people on MBA applications with a high rate of success. I know what adcoms are looking for, so let me help you get there!

Currently not taking on hourly clients but offering 1 time comprehensive review and feedback session for resumes and essays. Message me to set up an intro call to check availability and fit! I started my career in MBA admissions at Stanford GSB as a full time admissions officer evaluating applications, creating the deferred college admissions process and training people on how to identify incredible leaders in a competitive applicant pool. I later did a stint in Haas MBA admissions as well. I have read applicants from across industries- traditional and non traditional and across countries. For the last 7-8 years I have been a MBA consultant for Bancroft Admissions Advising, coaching clients to tell their best stories in a manner that compels and admissions committee to admit them. I have worked with clients in industries including Retail, Tech (including cleantech, healhtech, fintech, proptech etc), Sustainability, Real Estate, Finance, Consulting, Food and Agriculture, Entertainment, and across roles (engineers, product, marketing, founders etc.,) you name it! My clients are regularly admitted to the top 10 MBA programs (full time, part time and exec and deferred) . I am known for giving honest advice from an admissions committee perspective and gently coaxing people to tell stories that reveal who they are and how they have made an impact in the world!

With a robust background encompassing five years as an Air Force officer, BCG Consultant, and Chief of Staff to the CEO of a 12,000-person organization, I bring a wealth of experience and strategic insight to business school consulting. My successful track record in MBA admissions, including acceptance into top business schools and attending Harvard Business School, equips me with a deep understanding of the admissions process and what elite programs seek in candidates. My active involvement in guiding Vets through MBA recruiting highlights my commitment to supporting diverse backgrounds and experiences. Combining strategic acumen, firsthand admissions success, and a passion for mentorship, I am uniquely positioned to help prospective students navigate the competitive landscape and achieve their academic and career goals.

Current MBA Student at Booth, MLT/ SEO MBA Prep Program

- Previous work as Assistant Director of Careers at INSEAD and Manager at London Business School; 8 years of experience in business education and corporate HR - Helped prepare hundreds of MBA job seekers and have built partnerships with fortune 500 employers recruiting for roles in consulting, tech, private equity, and investment banking. - Speciality in helping international students break into the job market in Europe, Asia, the UAE, and North America - Substantial recruitment & admissions experience at several international institutions

I spent 3+ years preparing to apply to my dream business school programs. On that journey, I talked to hundreds of others also on this path, which helped me uncover best practices. I also worked with MBA consultants and MBA-prep organizations that taught me additional tools I could have adopted to shorten the time-to-apply timeline. Ever since I got into my desired program, I've advised many MBA candidates and provided my unique learnings, which have resulted in most getting into their top programs. I'm passionate about helping others navigate what often feels like an unruly MBA path.

As an IESE Business School and Imperial College London alumni (scoring in Top 10% of my classes, respectively), my MBA coaching journey began in 2020 after my experience at Harvard Business School’s Summer Venture in Management program, where I coached ambitious undergrads through their Deferred MBA Programs, securing admits from: MIT Sloan, Yale SOM, HBS 2+2, and Moelis Advance Access for Wharton. Since 2020, I have cultivated an MBA/MiM/Master coaching toolkit that encompasses: goals-first, logic-first, culture-fit first sense of executive and corporate storytelling for the M7 universities in the United States and for the top executive programs in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and greater-Asia. Now, I coach a selective clientele all over the world, with recent success stories involving international admits to UChicago Booth (with 60% scholarship), most notably. Over the past two years, I have learned the inner workings of every top program, helping a roster of 15+ (and counting) clients gain admission into their dream schools.