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

    MUD | GSAPP, Columbia University, Class of 2028

    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

    MLA | CALS - Cornell University, Class 2028

    B.Sc. in SED | UC Davis

“Working with Diego helped me identify my unique strengths and transform my academic, professional, and personal experiences into a cohesive application narrative and program-specific portfolio. His guidance helped me earn acceptances to every top MLA program I applied to, with significant funding. I would absolutely recommend working with Diego, especially to students developing their first portfolio or coming from a non-design background.”

— Kora Freeman-Gerlach

MLA | LAEP, University of California Berkeley , Class of 2029

B.S. Environmental Studies, University of Vermont

“Diego was instrumental in my decision to pursue landscape architecture, pushing me to believe in my abilities and develop a unique design voice—an approach that led to my admission to UC Berkeley’s MLA program at CED”

— Maisie Oswald

MLA | LAEP, University of California Berkeley , Class of 2029

B.S. in Environmental Science at Cornell University, 2023

“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’s holistic guidance helped me clarify my academic and professional direction while strengthening my application narrative—an approach that led to my admission and scholarship to Duke University’s Master of Business, Climate, and Sustainability program.

    Crystal Wang
    MBCS (EPAP, CRD) | Duke University, Class of 2027

    B.S. in Sustainable Environment Design, UC Davis

  • “Diego’s mentorship extended far beyond the classroom. His guidance helped me strategically shape my academic path, connect with UC Berkeley faculty and Bay Area organizations, pursue an independent study, and ultimately earn acceptance into a highly competitive internship program.”

    Isabella Serrano Lasmarias

    MLA | LAEP, UC Berkeley , Class of 2027
    ASLA Professional Committee, 2025–Present
    UC Berkeley Graduate Student Instructor, 2025
    California Public High School Teacher, 2021–2024

  • “Diego fundamentally changed how I approach landscape architecture, teaching me to lead with empathy and human experience. His mentorship also gave me a clear strategy for developing my portfolio, helping me secure a summer internship at Peter Walker Partners and grow with confidence as an emerging professional.”

    Kevin Camacho
    MLA | LAEP, UC Berkeley , Class of 2027

  • "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

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  • 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