Betsy Linares
MBA and college admissions counselor
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management; B.A., Political Science; Forté Fellow; Admit.me Access Fellow |
Betsy Linares is an admissions counselor who helps applicants with MBA and college applications. She went through the MBA process herself and studied at UCLA Anderson School of Management. She also worked at UCLA Anderson for several years as an Associate Director and an Administrative Manager. Today she works at Microsoft in product marketing. She helps applicants tie their experiences, goals, and story together in a way that stays true to them.
What Betsy helps with
Betsy helps applicants tell a clear and honest story in their applications. She also helps them get useful answers on strategy and networking.
- Connecting experiences, goals, and personal story
- Standing out while staying authentic
- Networking for MBA applications
- Building a strategy for the application process
- Getting clear, honest answers about the process
Background and qualifications
Betsy earned a B.A. in Political Science and studied at UCLA Anderson School of Management. She worked at UCLA Anderson from 2017 to 2021, first as an Administrative Manager and then as an Associate Director. She was a Forté Fellow in 2020 and completed the 10-month Forté MBALaunch program. She was also an Access Fellow with Admit.me from 2020 to 2021. At Microsoft she has worked as a Relationship Manager intern and as a Product Marketing Manager.
Betsy Linares pricing
Programs and services
- MBA admissions guidance
- College admissions guidance
Betsy Linares reviews
Betsy Linares has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She has worked inside a top business school and has been through the MBA application process herself.
Best for MBA applicants who want honest, strategic help telling an authentic story.
Common questions
How much does Betsy Linares charge?
Coaching with Betsy runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Betsy from this page for an exact quote.
What does Betsy Linares help with?
Betsy Linares helps with connecting experiences, goals, and personal story, standing out while staying authentic, networking for MBA applications and building a strategy for the application process.
Does Betsy Linares have reviews?
Betsy Linares has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Betsy Linares certified?
Betsy Linares lists: MBA, UCLA Anderson School of Management; B.A., Political Science; Forté Fellow; Admit.me Access Fellow.
How do I contact Betsy Linares?
Send Betsy a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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