Mike P.
Mike is currently a resident dentist specializing in periodontology and dental implant surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Eastman Institute for Oral Health. He received his training and education from New York University College of Dentistry and McGill University, earning his DDS and MSc degrees, respectively.
Shurik
Shurik holds a BA in Physics from the University of Rochester and is currently a PhD candidate in the Bioengineering Department at the University of Pennsylvania.
Valentine
Valentine graduated from the University of Rochester with a BA in Economics. After a 2-year stint as a Peace Corps Volunteer, he is currently pursuing his PhD in Public Policy at Harvard University.
Nelson
Nelson is an MBA Candidate at MIT Sloan. He previously earned his MS in Microwave Engineering and BS in Mechanical Engineering at UMass Lowell and the University of Rochester respectively.
Haley H.
Haley graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in History. She s currently in her last year of graduate school at California State University, where she is pursuing a degree in Speech Language Pathology.
Olivia B.
Olivia attended the University of Rochester, studying Neuroscience and American Sign Language. She's pursuing her MD at Harvard Medical School, where she’s exploring her interests in pediatrics and neonatology.
Amanda
Amanda holds a PhD in Biological Engineering (MIT) an MPhil in Chemical Engineering & Biotechnology (Cambridge) and a BS in Biomedical Engineering (Rochester,summa cum laude). She was named to the 2021 Forbes 30 under 30 Science list.
Henry
Henry graduated with an MD from Columbia University in 2022 and began psychiatry residency at the University of Rochester. Formerly a professional classical ballet dancer, he earned his BA in Biology from Columbia University, where he was also the first male synchronized swimmer in the Ivy League.
Peter
Peter is a PhD student in German at Columbia University. Prior to grad school, he earned a BMus in Musical Arts with distinction from Eastman, and, simultaneously, a BA in German Studies from University of Rochester.
Samara
Testimonials
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“Samara was an amazing MBA coach. She did a great job helping me strategize, prep, and feel confident for my interview. She began by teaching me about the interview process, and then conducted several mock interviews. She was very encouraging and provided necessary and productive feedback. Samara has a lot of knowledge about the interview process and provided me with tips to help me articulate my narrative and provide strong answers to behavioral questions. I left each session feeling more prepared and confident in my abilities. She was also responsive and flexible with scheduling. I would not have been accepted without her advice, support, and encouragment. I highly recommend Samara!”
Accepted to Business School.
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“Samara is the most encouraging coach I have ever worked with, and was extremely reliable throughout the process. She helped me strategize and edit my essay as well as develop a strong resume. Samara made sure that every minute of our hour-long sessions was productive. Each essay strategy session was well-planned and executed. She read countless drafts of my essay and resume until each document was perfect, and was great at providing constructive feedback and critiques. Samara has extensive knowledge of the application process and helped me construct a powerful application I could not have achieved on my own. I would not have been accepted without her help—I strongly recommend Samara!”
Accepted to Business School.
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“Choosing Samara as your MBA coach is the best decision and investment you can make in the MBA process. She will help you articulate your personal narrative so it is compelling and demonstrates the qualities that matter most for each school you apply to. From resumes to essays, to short answer sections and interviews, you can be assured that Samara will have you best positioned for acceptance at your top choices. She works tirelessly throughout the process, and is with you every step of the way. In my case, she cracked the Harvard Business School code, despite my lower test scores. I highly recommend Samara to anyone who wants to maximize their MBA potential.”
Accepted to Harvard Business School.
MBA Applicant