Samantha Salazar
MBA admissions and management consulting coach
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsConsulting and finance recruiting |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University; MBA, Harvard Business School |
Samantha Salazar coaches people on MBA admissions and management consulting recruiting. She is a Vice President of Strategy and Operations at Grubhub and a former Associate Partner at McKinsey. She studied chemical engineering at Lehigh and later attended Harvard Business School. She started in engineering, then moved into strategy. She helps candidates find what drives them and shape their experience into a clear story. Her clients have gotten into Chicago Booth.
What Samantha helps with
Samantha helps candidates apply to business school and recruit for consulting. She focuses on building a clear personal story.
- Clarifying what drives you before applying to business school
- Turning past experience into an admissions narrative
- Explaining why you belong at a target MBA program
- Recruiting for top consulting firms
- Practicing case interviews
- Moving from engineering into strategy or business school
Who Samantha works with
Samantha works with candidates applying to MBA programs and those recruiting for consulting. She has firsthand experience as an engineer applying to business school, so she understands applicants from technical backgrounds. She also knows the path of a first-generation college student who has no insider knowledge of admissions.
Background and qualifications
Samantha earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering at Lehigh University. She began her career as a Manufacturing Engineer at General Mills, then worked as a Supply Chain Manager at Diageo. She went on to Harvard Business School and then McKinsey, where she became an Associate Partner in the Operations practice with a manufacturing and supply chain focus. She now serves as Vice President of Strategy and Operations at Grubhub, leading enterprise strategy, city operations and the strategic PMO, and she acts as Chief of Staff to the CEO. At HBS she served as Chief Admissions Ambassador for the Student Association.
Samantha Salazar pricing
Programs and services
- Practice case resources
- Recorded session on breaking into MBB consulting
Samantha Salazar reviews
Samantha Salazar has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She is a current strategy executive at Grubhub who is also a former McKinsey Associate Partner and an HBS graduate.
Best for engineers and first-generation applicants who want help with MBA admissions or consulting recruiting.
Common questions
How much does Samantha Salazar charge?
Coaching with Samantha runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Samantha Salazar help with?
Samantha Salazar helps with clarifying what drives you before applying to business school, turning past experience into an admissions narrative, explaining why you belong at a target MBA program and recruiting for top consulting firms.
Does Samantha Salazar have reviews?
Samantha Salazar has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Samantha Salazar certified?
Samantha Salazar lists: Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Lehigh University; MBA, Harvard Business School.
Does Samantha Salazar help with consulting recruiting as well as MBA admissions?
Yes. She coaches on management consulting and offers a recorded guide to breaking into MBB consulting firms, plus practice cases.
How do I contact Samantha Salazar?
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