João Gabriel Costa Pinheiro
Management consulting interview coach for MBA and master's candidates
| Hourly rate range | $75 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Credentials | MPA, Harvard Kennedy School |
João Gabriel Costa Pinheiro is a management consulting coach who helps candidates prepare for case interviews and MBA and master's program applications. He prepared 15 to 20 candidates in that program and saw a historically high admission rate. He has helped clients get into Harvard Business School. He is now Head of Finance at the International Rescue Committee.
What João helps with
João Gabriel works with candidates aiming for management consulting jobs and for MBA and master's programs.
- Preparing for case interviews at consulting firms
- Getting into MBA programs
- Applying to master's programs
- Moving from undergrad or grad school into consulting
Who João works with
João Gabriel has coached candidates coming out of undergrad and grad school.
Background and qualifications
João Gabriel interviewed candidates for BCG. In that role he prepared 15 to 20 high-potential candidates and reached a historically high admission rate. Over his time at BCG he helped dozens of candidates from undergrad and grad school prepare for case interviews. He holds an MPA from Harvard Kennedy School and was also admitted to Johns Hopkins University, SAIS Bologna Center. Since October 2023 he has been Head of Finance at the International Rescue Committee, where he was previously a Project Leader from September 2019.
João Gabriel Costa Pinheiro pricing
João Gabriel Costa Pinheiro reviews
João Gabriel Costa Pinheiro has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Best for candidates preparing for consulting case interviews or applying to MBA and master's programs.
Common questions
How much does João Gabriel Costa Pinheiro charge?
Coaching with João runs $75 to $150 an hour. Message João from this page for an exact quote.
What does João Gabriel Costa Pinheiro help with?
João Gabriel Costa Pinheiro helps with preparing for case interviews at consulting firms, getting into MBA programs, applying to master's programs and moving from undergrad or grad school into consulting.
Does João Gabriel Costa Pinheiro have reviews?
João Gabriel Costa Pinheiro has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is João Gabriel Costa Pinheiro certified?
João Gabriel Costa Pinheiro lists: MPA, Harvard Kennedy School.
Has João Gabriel helped clients get into Harvard Business School?
Yes. He has helped clients get into Harvard Business School.
Does João Gabriel have experience interviewing consulting candidates?
Yes. He interviewed candidates for BCG and helped dozens prepare for case interviews.
How do I contact João Gabriel Costa Pinheiro?
Send João a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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