Julie McGibbon
Management consulting and MBA admissions coach
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $165 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Consulting and finance recruitingInterview coachingResume and LinkedInCareer changeMBA admissionsCollege essaysIvy League and top schools |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Credentials | MBA, Wharton School (Palmer Scholar); BCom with First Class Honours, Queen's University |
Julie McGibbon coaches people who want to break into management consulting and win places in US MBA programs. She spent a decade at BCG, where she rose from Associate to Partner. She has hired and developed dozens of MBA graduates. She graduated from Wharton as a Palmer Scholar. Today she is Chief of Staff at a PE-backed global AI platform. She puts a particular focus on M7 programs.
What Julie helps with
Julie helps candidates get into top consulting firms and top US MBA programs. She also helps them shape resumes that hold a reader's attention.
- Applying to MBB and tier-2 consulting firms
- Case interview prep
- Behavioral interview prep for consulting
- Resume strategy for recruiters and admissions readers
- Choosing which MBA schools to target
- MBA essay strategy
- Managing recommenders
- MBA interview prep
Who Julie works with
Julie works with ambitious candidates aiming for management consulting or a US MBA. Many target MBB firms, tier-2 consulting firms, or M7 business schools. She prefers clients who are coachable and ready to put in the repeated practice the process takes.
Background and qualifications
Julie earned her MBA at the Wharton School, where she graduated as a Palmer Scholar, in the top 5% of her class. She also holds a BCom with First Class Honours from Queen's University. She began in investment banking at CIBC World Markets and worked in corporate strategy at Warner Bros. She then spent a decade at BCG, rising from Associate to Partner. There she advised Fortune 500 leadership teams on growth strategy, transformation, operations and operating model design. She has hired and developed dozens of MBA graduates. Today she is Chief of Staff at a PE-backed global AI platform, leading AI strategy, long-range planning, board governance and corporate development.
Julie McGibbon pricing
Julie McGibbon reviews
Julie McGibbon has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 30 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former BCG Partner and Wharton Palmer Scholar who has hired dozens of MBA graduates and now coaches both consulting and MBA applicants.
Best for ambitious candidates targeting MBB consulting firms or M7 MBA programs.
Common questions
How much does Julie McGibbon charge?
Coaching with Julie runs $80 to $165 an hour. Message Julie from this page for an exact quote.
What does Julie McGibbon help with?
Julie McGibbon helps with applying to MBB and tier-2 consulting firms, case interview prep, behavioral interview prep for consulting and resume strategy for recruiters and admissions readers.
Does Julie McGibbon have reviews?
Julie McGibbon has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 30 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Julie McGibbon certified?
Julie McGibbon lists: MBA, Wharton School (Palmer Scholar); BCom with First Class Honours, Queen's University.
Does Julie McGibbon coach for both consulting and MBA applications?
Yes. She helps with consulting applications, including case prep and behavioral interviews, and with US MBA admissions, including essays and interviews.
Which MBA programs does Julie focus on?
She puts a particular focus on M7 programs. She also helps with school selection and resume positioning.
How do I contact Julie McGibbon?
Send Julie a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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