Santiago Gil
MBA admissions consultant and Harvard Business School MBA candidate
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | MBA candidate, Harvard Business School; Industrial and Systems Engineering degree; 99th-percentile GRE writing score |
Santiago Gil is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants build honest, personal application stories. He is finishing his MBA at Harvard Business School. He wrote seven applications in one month, so he knows how to focus on what matters. Before business school he worked in banking and venture capital in Mexico. He also writes as an editor at The Harbus and as a ghostwriter.
What Santiago helps with
Santiago helps MBA applicants find the story behind their application and present it clearly. He works with people who are sure about applying and people who are unsure.
- Finding an authentic application narrative
- Deciding whether to apply now or wait
- Questioning your career path and motives
- Writing strong MBA essays
- Preparing for the Harvard Business School interview
Who Santiago works with
Santiago works with MBA hopefuls at different stages. Some are firmly committed to applying. Others are on the fence and still weighing their path.
How Santiago works
Santiago tells clients not to pander to what a school wants to hear. He treats the application as an audit of your life and motives. Together you dig into your trajectory and question it hard. Then you build a story that is truly yours. Clients get straightforward frameworks and candid feedback.
Background and qualifications
Santiago grew up between Mexico and the United States and is bilingual. He earned a degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering. He began at UNIFIN, working on its possible move from a leasing platform to a licensed bank. He then helped build a boutique investment-banking firm. At IGNIA, a Mexico-based VC fund, he invested in over 7 Pre-Seed, Seed and Series A companies and became the first Senior Associate. He now works at a venture studio while finishing his MBA at Harvard Business School.
Santiago Gil pricing
Programs and services
- Hourly coaching
- Coaching packages
- Harvard Business School interview prep
Santiago Gil reviews
Santiago Gil has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a current Harvard Business School MBA candidate who applied to 7 programs in a single month.
Best for MBA applicants who want candid feedback and a story that is truly their own.
Common questions
How much does Santiago Gil charge?
Coaching with Santiago runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Santiago from this page for an exact quote.
What does Santiago Gil help with?
Santiago Gil helps with finding an authentic application narrative, deciding whether to apply now or wait, questioning your career path and motives and writing strong MBA essays.
Does Santiago Gil have reviews?
Santiago Gil has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Santiago Gil certified?
Santiago Gil lists: MBA candidate, Harvard Business School; Industrial and Systems Engineering degree; 99th-percentile GRE writing score.
Does Santiago help with the Harvard Business School interview?
Yes. He offers a program built to help applicants prepare for the Harvard Business School interview.
Does Santiago work with people unsure about applying?
Yes. He works with applicants who are committed and with those still on the fence.
How do I contact Santiago Gil?
Send Santiago a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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