Karthika p.
5.0
Wharton MBA | Goldman Sachs IB | Ex-DoorDash Tech Lead | Admissions Expert
Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Worked at Goodwater
Admissions Committee Experience
Available tomorrow at 2:00 PM UTC
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Karthika’s MBA Qualifications
I've helped quite a few friends land spots at dream schools like Booth and Harvard Kennedy School. As someone who got into Columbia and Wharton (and chose Wharton) for my MBA, I really get what makes admissions tick. I absolutely love working with applicants to shape their unique stories, snag stellar recommendation letters, and nail those nerve-wracking interviews. It's awesome seeing people transform their ambitions into acceptance letters! Having been in your shoes recently, I know exactly what it takes to stand out in a crazy-competitive pool. Whether you're just starting to think about b-school or ready to hit submit, I'd love to help you craft an application that turns heads at top programs.
Karthika can help with:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Ding Analysis
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
About Karthika
I’m currently an MBA student at Wharton, and I successfully broke into investment banking while also getting into top business schools—all from a non-traditional background. As a first-generation immigrant, I understand the unique challenges of telling your story and navigating the process. I’d love to help you craft your story, build your profile and resume, and prep for interviews. I’ve also been helping my Wharton friends with their Investment Banking interview prep, and they’ve landed offers from top banks.
Why do I coach?
Having recently navigated the MBA admissions and investment banking interview processes, I initially felt lost about what schools and banks truly look for. Many of my peers had the advantage of parents who had been through similar journeys and knew how to craft a compelling story. This experience highlighted the immense value of having a mentor, and I realized I wanted to be that mentor for others. At Wharton, I started helping friends during their recruitment process and discovered my passion for coaching. I genuinely enjoy working closely with individuals, guiding them to achieve their goals, and I aim to take on a few students to support them in realizing their goals.
Work Experience
Seed Investor
Goodwater
June 2023 - June 2024
I was hired as part of the platform team and ventured into seed investing
VP Software Engineering
Gander
May 2023 - April 2024
As the first employee at Gander, I built the engineering team and grew revenue 4x under my leadership
Senior Software Engineer Tech Lead
DoorDash
April 2018 - May 2022
Admissions Committee Experience
I was a pre IPO employee at DoorDash
Karthika was also given offers to work at
Apollo.io
Bridgewater Associates
Bank of America
Education
The Wharton School (UPenn)
MBA, Finance
2024 - 2026
I am currently enrolled at Wharton and majoring in Finance.
Carnegie Mellon University
Masters, Software Management
2013 - 2015
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Overall Rating
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