Maria Curry
MBA admissions consultant with finance and media experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsCollege essaysIvy League and top schoolsConsulting and finance recruitingCareer change |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Bachelor of Science in Economics, Wharton School; Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, minor in Spanish; Huntsman Program in Business and International Studies |
Maria Curry is an MBA admissions consultant. She helps applicants at each stage of the process, from choosing schools to weighing final offers. Maria worked in investment banking and growth equity before moving into media, entertainment, and sports. She also worked as a formal tutor for students at Harvard Business School. She offers career guidance to young professionals as well, including help with finance recruiting.
What Maria helps with
Maria supports applicants through the full MBA admissions process. She also helps with wider career questions.
- Building a school list
- Reviewing MBA essays
- Strengthening the overall application
- Weighing final offers from schools
- Career navigation for young professionals
- Recruiting for investment banking
- Recruiting for private equity
Who Maria works with
Maria works with people applying to MBA programs. She also guides young professionals on their careers. Her listed focus areas are MBA admissions, investment banking, and private equity.
Background and qualifications
Maria started her career in investment banking. She was a summer analyst at Sixth Street in 2018 and a summer investment banking analyst in 2019. She then worked as an investment banking analyst from 2020 to 2022. From 2022 to 2024 she was a growth equity associate at WestCap. She moved into media, entertainment, and sports, and interned in content strategy at Amazon Prime Video in 2025. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School and a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. She also tutored students at Harvard Business School.
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Maria Curry reviews
Maria Curry has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Maria combines a finance background in banking and growth equity with a move into media, entertainment, and sports.
Best for MBA applicants who want help from school list to final offer, especially those aiming for finance or media careers.
Common questions
How much does Maria Curry charge?
Coaching with Maria runs $70 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Maria Curry help with?
Maria Curry helps with building a school list, reviewing MBA essays, strengthening the overall application and weighing final offers from schools.
Does Maria Curry have reviews?
Maria Curry has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Maria Curry certified?
Maria Curry lists: Bachelor of Science in Economics, Wharton School; Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, minor in Spanish; Huntsman Program in Business and International Studies.
Does Maria Curry help with career questions as well as applications?
Yes. Maria also gives broader career guidance to young professionals, including help with finance recruiting.
How do I contact Maria Curry?
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