Matthew Garcia

I studied computer science at MIT as an undergraduate and later enrolled in MIT’s master’s program in machine learning before leaving to pursue a startup full-time. I’ve been through the MIT admissions process myself and have a solid sense of what tends to matter for strong applicants. I help students with: 1. Application strategy Deciding what to emphasize, what to leave out, and how to shape an application that feels focused and intentional. 2. Essay feedback Clear, direct feedback to make essays more specific, more natural, and easier to follow. 3. MIT-focused guidance How applicants who get into MIT often frame their academic interests, technical work, and outside projects — and common mistakes that hurt otherwise strong applications. My goal is to help you submit an application that’s thoughtful, coherent, and true to who you are, without overthinking it.