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
Photo Credit: Zack Dinh
TESTIMONIALS
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“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
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"His thoughtful advice and recommendation letter helped me earn both admission and a scholarship"
Laura Fescenko
MDS. SD | Boston Architectural College, Class of 2027B.Arch | AAU
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“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
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“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
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"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

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

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

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