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.”
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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.”
“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
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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
