Cayo Gonzalez
MBA admissions consultant focused on essays and narrative
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | MD/MBA, Stanford |
Cayo Gonzalez is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants with essays and personal narrative. Cayo holds a Stanford MD/MBA and works at Boston Consulting Group. Before focusing on MBA admissions, Cayo coached medical school applicants. Clients have gained admission to schools including Wharton and Stanford GSB. Cayo has worked with more than 10 MBA clients and offers sessions on weekends, with weekday times in Eastern Time arranged as needed.
What Cayo helps with
Cayo helps MBA applicants shape their story and write clear essays. Cayo also offers interview prep for Stanford GSB.
- MBA essay writing
- Building a clear personal narrative
- Preparing for the Stanford GSB interview
- Cover letters
- Editing application materials
- Standing out to admissions committees
Who Cayo works with
Cayo works with MBA applicants, including those aiming for selective programs such as Wharton and Stanford GSB. Cayo has also helped mentees applying to top undergraduate programs and medical schools.
Background and qualifications
Cayo earned an MD/MBA from Stanford. While in medical school, Cayo applied to Stanford GSB and saw how healthcare business fit better than clinical care. Cayo has coached applicants for several years. Before focusing on MBA admissions, Cayo worked as a medical school education consultant at Shemmassian Academic Consulting from November 2020 to April 2023. Cayo was a Venture Fellow at Vertex Ventures US in 2025 and now works at Boston Consulting Group.
Cayo Gonzalez pricing
Programs and services
- Multi-hour MBA coaching packages
- Stanford GSB interview prep package
- Custom hourly coaching
- Help with cover letters and editing
Cayo Gonzalez reviews
Cayo Gonzalez has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Cayo is a Stanford MD/MBA who coached medical school applicants before moving to MBA essays and narrative.
Best for MBA applicants who want help shaping their essays and story for selective programs.
Common questions
How much does Cayo Gonzalez charge?
Coaching with Cayo runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Cayo Gonzalez help with?
Cayo Gonzalez helps with mBA essay writing, building a clear personal narrative, preparing for the Stanford GSB interview and cover letters.
Does Cayo Gonzalez have reviews?
Cayo Gonzalez has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Cayo Gonzalez certified?
Cayo Gonzalez lists: MD/MBA, Stanford.
Does Cayo Gonzalez help with Stanford GSB interviews?
Yes. Cayo offers a package built to prepare applicants for the Stanford GSB interview.
When is Cayo Gonzalez available?
Listed availability is Saturday and Sunday. Cayo can arrange weekday times in Eastern Time as needed.
How do I contact Cayo Gonzalez?
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