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 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! As a Stanford engineer and Harvard MBA graduate of '23, I have a background in product, design, engineering, and operations at both early stage and large companies - I bring a unique perspective to the MBA application process. I have helped individuals navigate the application process for the GSB, HBS, Wharton and have leveraged my 7+ years of operational experience to help individuals successfully navigate the competitive MBA admissions landscape. I'm attuned to the countless coaches out there and the varying styles in their approach. My coaching approach is tailored to each client's specific goals and strengths, ensuring that their applications stand out among the pool of applicants. Whether you need assistance with application strategy, essay editing, or interview preparation, I am here to guide you every step of the way. I'm excited to help unlock your potential and secure your spot at a top MBA program. Reach out to me today to get started!

Welcome to my profile! I'm an MBA candidate at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, where I am also a Forté Fellow. With my background as a former Senior Research Manager at EAB, I bring a unique perspective to the MBA admissions process. Throughout my career, I have worked with numerous clients, helping them navigate the complexities of the application process and achieve their goals of getting into top MBA programs. I specialize in providing personalized guidance on application strategy, essays, recommender selection/prep, and interviews. If you're ready to take the next step in your MBA journey, reach out to me and let's work together to make your application stand out!

I have helped friends and colleagues get into the top 10 MBA programs by helping them tell their unique personal and professional stories in the most compelling way possible. My former clients have been accepted into HBS, MIT Sloan, Tuck, Stanford, and Wharton. My focus is looking at the application in a holistic way and using all parts of the application to tell your full and authentic story. Many of my former clients came from non-traditional backgrounds and needed extra help answering the Why MBA and Why Now questions. My specialty is helping clients unpack their personal stories and create a compelling narrative that gets them accepted into the school of their choice.

I have helped multiple coworkers and friends edit MBA essays, and have worked with them in interview prep for Wharton's interview process. Additionally, I am well qualified to discuss MBA prep and strategy, given my background and can speak to the transition of careers during the MBA process, as well as what recruiting looks like while in MBA as a consultant, and as a Private Equity professioanl

Over the past 5 years, I have helped my peers (through MLT and my time at the Fed) and coachees get into top MBA programs (as well as other graduate programs), specifically through their essays, resumes, and other application materials. I have a keen eye for editing and am honest and clear with feedback.

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

I have firsthand experience crafting compelling applications to top business schools and believe in strategic differentiation to stand out amongst the crowd (without appearing risky) in your MBA application. Key reasons I'm qualified to provide support: Professional Experience: I have work experience at MBB consulting firms, tech startups, and mature companies. I understand how to position these experiences to demonstrate viability for an MBA, having personally received admission to 3 M7 schools. Education: I hold a Bachelor’s degree in both English Language & Literature and Economics from the University of Chicago, with extensive coursework in personal writing. Admissions Insight: As a former member of the UChicago Undergraduate College of Admissions, I have behind-the-scenes insights into how candidates are reviewed and evaluated. Technology Expertise: I have a deep understanding of how you can maximize AI and digital tools to enhance your application.

[Write Your Pivot Story] I wrote my admissions essay & application about the pivot I wanted to make in my career. I thought deeply about how to make sense of my previous experiences and how to make my pivot story compelling and believable. [Get Off That Waitlist!] I was the first one to get off the waitlist at HBS because of a couple very specific actions I took, and I'd be happy to coach you through that journey as well.

HBS graduate, former consultant at McKinsey, and graduate of UPenn. Currently working in finance with a few startups in my past as well. Hoping to help shape your application to demonstrate what makes you unique, leveraging the work I've done as an admissions representative at HBS. Send me a message to learn more!