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You belong in a
top MBA.
Let's get you there.

A structured system for high-performers targeting top MBA programs.

We work with a limited number of applicants per cycle.

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⚡ 2026 R1 spots closing April 30
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Admitted to top programs
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Strongly recommend
$M+
In awarded scholarships
10yr
200+ applicants coached
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Clarity from day one
No guessing, no wasted time. A structured path from where you are to where you want to be.
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Built for high-performers
You're time-constrained and outcome-driven. This system is designed around your pace.
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Insider knowledge
Work with someone who's been through it — and gotten into 6 top programs with scholarships.
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You, amplified
We don't write your story. We help you own it, sharpen it, and make it impossible to ignore.

How it works

A system, not a service

01
Strategy deep dive
Foundational workshops to capture your story, values, goals, and define your personal brand. This is the basis for a successful application.
02
School fit mapping
Map out what schools truly offer what you need and how to position why you belong in that program.
03
Application architecture
Build your resume, essays, recommendation letters, and application questions strategically to ensure you stand out.
04
Network & interview prep
Build your network before you apply. Connect with students and alumni, prepare for interviews with school-specific coaching, and walk into every conversation with confidence.
05
Offers & financial aid
Navigate your decisions strategically. Evaluate offers, negotiate scholarships, manage timelines, and choose the program that truly serves your long-term goals.

Our offerings

A program that fits your needs

⚡ 2026 R1 — Last spots closing April 30
Most popular
Full Studio Access
End-to-end · 1:1 sessions + async reviews
$4,000+
6–24 weeks · Final pricing depends on number of applications
  • Foundational workshops — story, values, goals, brand
  • School fit mapping & positioning strategy
  • All materials — resume, essays, recs, forms
  • Interview prep & alumni networking
  • Financial aid & scholarship negotiation
  • 1:1 sessions + unlimited async support
  • Free access to all tools
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Limited spots per cycle

Targeted Sessions
Live 1:1 sessions
$2,000+
10-hour minimum
  • School fit review & positioning advice
  • Essay & application materials feedback
  • Live strategy sessions
  • Flexible scope — you set the focus
  • 20% discount on all tools
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Feedback
Async reviews
$200/hr
No minimum
  • Essays, resume, or application questions
  • Detailed written feedback & edits
  • Structured written commentary
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Where clients get in

The top programs. With scholarships.

100% of clients strongly
recommend the program
Real results. Real people.
"It's a dream come true to get into top universities with the scholarships I was offered. I never imagined it. Ale was always clear-eyed, helped me position myself, and believed in me from the start."
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Valeria
Kellogg '27
"It's been life-changing to work with a partner who understands your context, has personally been through the process, and has achieved exactly what you're seeking."
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Kevin
Haas '25
"Working with Ale gives you a competitive edge. You learn directly from someone with 10 years of firsthand experience, deep ecosystem knowledge, and strong connections across top schools. The intros she made led to better interviews, additional support letters, and even a job offer."
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Andres
HBS '24
Ale Maguiña — Founder, mba.studio

About your coach

Work with a partner committed to your success

Ale Maguiña is a Peruvian business executive and career coach based in San Francisco. She was the first in her family to earn a university degree — and went on to get into all 6 MBA programs she applied to, with full scholarships, including Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, and Berkeley Haas.

Over the past 10 years, Ale has coached MBA, MS, and MA applicants into top schools around the world. Based in the Bay Area, she is deeply connected to students and alumni from all top schools and understands how admissions committees think and make decisions.

She's built a career leading teams at P&G, Google, and startups across Latin America, East Africa, and the US — and is now Founder & CEO of Cora Health.

Stanford GSB MBA Stanford MS Product Design 10+ Years Coaching P&G · Google · Cora Health
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Common questions

FAQs

mba.studio is built for high-achieving professionals — from typical backgrounds like consulting, tech, and finance, as well as non-traditional ones — from all over the world. If you're ambitious, outcome-driven, and serious about getting into a top MBA program, this is built for you. You don't need a perfect GMAT. You need a compelling story and the right system to get it across.
Most coaches help you polish essays. We build your entire candidacy — from story and school fit, to all application materials, interview prep, and financial aid strategy. Ale is based in the Bay Area and deeply connected to students and alumni from all top schools. She understands how admissions committees think and make decisions — because she's been through it herself: 6 applications, 6 admissions, all with scholarships.
The earlier, the better — ideally 6–12 months before your target application round. That said, we've helped clients succeed with timelines as short as 4 weeks before the deadline. Let's connect and plan to get you to the finish line.
A focused 30-minute 1:1 call with Ale. To make the most of our time together, we ask that you complete a short intake form ahead of the call. We'll go through your background, goals, and timeline — and give you honest, actionable feedback on your candidacy and which program makes the most sense for you. No hard sell. Just clarity.
Yes. We work with applicants from all over the world — Latin America, Europe, Africa, Asia — targeting US and European programs. Ale's own background as a first-generation, international applicant gives her deep insight into navigating the process from the outside.

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