Jake Berlin
MBA admissions consultant for career changers and first-generation applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Darden School of Business (UVA) |
Jake Berlin is an MBA admissions consultant who also coaches college applicants. He helps people plan applications, prepare for tests, and think through careers after business school. He earned his bachelor's degree and his MBA on scholarships and was the first in his family to attend business school. He works in strategy at 3M and received offers from Bain and Johnson & Johnson before choosing that path.
What Jake helps with
Jake helps applicants prepare for business school and understand what comes after. He also supports college applicants who need help with tests and scholarships.
- Applying to MBA programs as a non-business major
- Making a career transition through an MBA
- Test prep and application coaching
- Choosing between career paths after an MBA
- Comparing consulting, brand management, and internal strategy roles
- Winning scholarships for college and graduate school
- Preparing for college applications and the ACT
Who Jake works with
Jake most enjoys working with non-business majors who want to change careers through an MBA. He also works with people from less affluent backgrounds who are humble and driven. He has mentored underprivileged students on ACT prep, college applications, and scholarships.
Background and qualifications
Jake earned his bachelor's degree and MBA on scholarships, and his MBA is from Darden School of Business at UVA. In college he was a Student Outreach Mentor for GEAR UP, a college-readiness program. He worked in economic development in Utah from 2017 to 2020, where he managed recruitment of a $286M Tyson Foods plant. He later worked as a marketing associate at Johnson & Johnson. Since June 2022 he has held an internal consulting role at 3M in strategy, marketing, and business development. He is also a senior strategist at Mayo Clinic.
Jake Berlin pricing
Programs and services
- MBA admissions coaching
- College admissions coaching
- Test prep
- Management consulting career guidance
- Evening availability Monday to Saturday
Jake Berlin reviews
Jake Berlin has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He can explain how he chose internal strategy consulting at 3M over offers from Bain and Johnson & Johnson.
Best for non-business majors who want to change careers through an MBA.
Common questions
How much does Jake Berlin charge?
Coaching with Jake runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jake Berlin help with?
Jake Berlin helps with applying to MBA programs as a non-business major, making a career transition through an MBA, test prep and application coaching and choosing between career paths after an MBA.
Does Jake Berlin have reviews?
Jake Berlin has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Jake Berlin certified?
Jake Berlin lists: MBA, Darden School of Business (UVA).
Does Jake Berlin help with career paths after an MBA?
Yes. He shares insight into common MBA career paths. He also explains how he weighed offers in consulting and brand management.
Does Jake Berlin coach on evenings?
Yes. He offers select evening times Monday to Saturday in addition to his standard availability.
How do I contact Jake Berlin?
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