
Collin M.
Stanford MBA Candidate | Former PE & IB | MBA Admissions Expert

Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business
Worked at Genstar Capital
Admissions Committee Experience
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Collin’s MBA Qualifications
As a deferred admit to several programs and a current MBA candidate at Stanford Graduate School of Business, I bring firsthand experience and a deep understanding of the competitive MBA admissions process. My professional journey includes working as a private equity Senior Associate at Genstar Capital and as an Investment Banking Analyst at both Goldman Sachs (TMT) and Credit Suisse (Leveraged Finance & Restructuring). I've successfully coached several individuals, helping them gain admission to top MBA programs through both deferred and traditional application processes. Whether you're seeking advice on application strategy, essay development, or interview preparation, I'm here to help you stand out. Let’s collaborate to turn your MBA ambitions into reality!
Collin can help with:
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Ding Analysis
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Work Experience

MBA Candidate
Stanford University Graduate School of Business
October 2024 - Present
Associate / Senior Associate
Genstar Capital
2021 - 2024
Admissions Committee Experience
Genstar Capital is a leading private equity firm with approximately $49 billion in AUM. Genstar invests across multiple sectors, including software, financial services, healthcare and industrials.

Investment Banking Analyst
Goldman Sachs
2020 - 2021
Admissions Committee Experience
Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Group
Investment Banking Analyst
Credit Suisse
2020 - 2020
Leveraged Finance Origination & Restructuring Group
Education

Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Finance, General
Activities and societies: BYU Track & Field Team (Division I), Co-president of Investment Banking Club, Executive Vice President of Black Student Union Marriott School Dean’s List (Top 5% of Students)

Stanford Graduate School of Business
MBA
2024 - 2026
Deferred admit
Collin was also personally admitted to
Harvard Business School
The Wharton School (UPenn)