STRATEGIC MENTORSHIP TO TELL YOUR STORY—AND GET IT HEARD BY THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER!

IN-LAND SUMMER PROGRAM > CED, UC BERKELEY | VISIT TO CMG LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE OFFICE, SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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TESTIMONIALS

  • “Diego’s mentorship helped me connect sustainability theory with real community needs, shaping a compelling narrative in my applications that contributed to my admission to Columbia GSAPP MUD, UPenn MES, NYU Urban Planning, and other leading programs.”

    Zixuan (Alex) Zhao

    B.Sc. in SED/Stat | UC Davis

  • "His thoughtful advice and recommendation letter helped me earn both admission and a scholarship"

    Laura Fescenko
    MDS. SD | Boston Architectural College, Class of 2027

    B.Arch | AAU

  • “Diego’s coaching strengthened my design portfolio through fieldwork and ecological systems thinking, helping me gain admission to Cornell, UCLA, and UMich.”

    Chunyu (Chloe) Jin

    B.Sc. in SED | UC Davis

“Diego’s guidance transformed my graduate school applications by helping me align my resume, personal statement, and recommendation letters into a clear, cohesive narrative that played a meaningful role in my acceptances.”

— Tosca Wong

MAGIST | University of California Los Angeles, Class of 2028 

B.Sc. in Landscape Architecture | UC Davis

  • "Diego helped me define my academic pathway"

    Anne Maxine Jimenez Scott
    M.Sc. in Sustainable Business | University of Miami, Herbert Business School, Class of 2026

    B.Sc. in Community & Regional Development | UC Davis

  • “Diego’s mentorship helped me refine my ideas, elevate my technical work, and bring my thesis project and portfolio to its full potential allowing me to received multiple awards and a full-time job in the u.s.”

    Daniel Choi

    Architect at Ngineers, Georgia

    B.Arch | AAU

  • "I was accepted into the graduate program at Cal Poly Pomona—a milestone made possible through his guidance"

    Jerry Lu
    M.Sc. in Civil Engineering | Cal Poly Pomona, Class of 2026

    B.Sc. in Landscape Architecture | UC Davis

  • "He wrote the letter that helped me land the position I wanted"

    Grace Vierra
    Media Law and Policy Art Practice BA | UC Berkeley, Class of 2027

  • "He made a lasting impact on how I think about design and problem-solving"

    Blusette Miller
    Sustainable Environmental Design & History of Art  BA | UC Berkeley, Class of 2027

  • “With Diego’s guidance, I not only refined my technical skills but shaped a project I’m deeply proud of—his mentorship made a lasting impact"

    Daniel Choi
    B.Arch | AAU, 2025

authentic & effective applications for leading graduate programs

  • ASSESSMENT

    Discovery Call > 15-minute intro to assess fit

  • ESSENTIALS

    Application Review > 1 school: SOP + portfolio review + feedback

  • MENTOR

    Strategy > Full guidance on 3-5 schools, ongoing edits, multiple sessions

  • PREMIER

    Full Coaching > All materials + mockup interviews, emails, letter coaching