Julia Gareeva
MBA admissions consultant for international students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Master's degree in Finance, Higher School of Economics; Bachelor's degree in Economics, Higher School of Economics; MBA, Harvard Business School |
Julia Gareeva is an MBA admissions consultant who helps international students with non-traditional backgrounds apply to business school. She grew up in Russia and began her career at EY in Moscow. She moved to Boston with the firm in 2017 and later joined the MBA program at Harvard Business School. She has mentored students in Moscow and Boston for 15 years through UStrive. She offers application strategy, essay help and mock interviews.
What Julia helps with
Julia works with applicants on the full MBA application, from planning to interviews.
- Building an MBA application strategy
- Assessing your profile before you apply
- Writing MBA application essays
- Practicing with mock MBA interviews
- Applying with a non-traditional background
- Applying to business school from another country
Who Julia works with
Julia works with international students who have non-traditional backgrounds. She knows this route firsthand, since she moved from Russia to the United States before attending business school.
Background and qualifications
Julia studied at the Higher School of Economics in Russia. She earned a bachelor's degree in Economics and a master's degree in Finance, and graduated with honors. She started at EY Transaction Advisory Services in Moscow while studying full time. She moved to EY Boston in 2017 and joined the MBA program at Harvard Business School in 2022. She was a Lead Partner at Social Venture Partners from 2020 to 2022. She has also mentored students through UStrive in Moscow and Boston for 15 years.
Julia Gareeva pricing
Programs and services
- MBA application strategy and profile assessment
- MBA mock interview
- Custom hourly coaching
- Multi-hour coaching packages
Julia Gareeva reviews
Julia Gareeva has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a Harvard Business School MBA who moved from Russia to the United States, so she knows the international applicant path firsthand.
Best for international applicants with non-traditional backgrounds who want help planning and preparing an MBA application.
Common questions
How much does Julia Gareeva charge?
Coaching with Julia runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Julia Gareeva help with?
Julia Gareeva helps with building an MBA application strategy, assessing your profile before you apply, writing MBA application essays and practicing with mock MBA interviews.
Does Julia Gareeva have reviews?
Julia Gareeva has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 12 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Julia Gareeva certified?
Julia Gareeva lists: Master's degree in Finance, Higher School of Economics; Bachelor's degree in Economics, Higher School of Economics; MBA, Harvard Business School.
Does Julia Gareeva work with international students?
Yes. She focuses on international students with non-traditional backgrounds. She moved from Russia to Boston before attending Harvard Business School.
Does Julia offer mock interviews?
Yes.
How do I contact Julia Gareeva?
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