College · Career · Life after college

Life doesn’t come
with a syllabus.

Let’s get you ready for what’s next!

College. Careers. Internships. Interviews. The stuff nobody teaches you in class.

Maddie Wilson, career and college prep coach
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I’ve been where you are.

Whether you’re navigating college applications or figuring out recruiting, it can be hard to know what comes next. I built my own playbook along the way. Here’s a little bit about my journey.

01

Acalanes High School

Student body president. Where I learned leadership and showing up are the same thing.

02

Tubi TV

Marketing intern who created and grew the TikTok from 0 to 100,000 followers in one summer.

03

Michigan Ross

BBA at the Ross School of Business with a film minor, a creative at heart with an analytical mind.

04

Campus leadership

Marketing and recruiting lead for Phi Beta Lambda, member integration lead for Delta Gamma, Tour Guide, and exec board of Out for Business.

05

Filmic Productions

President of a full-service student production agency: 30 creatives, real clients, real contracts, real deadlines.

06

Born This Way Foundation

Intern on the Kindness in Community Fund, helping spearhead a million-dollar fundraising campaign.

07

Criminal Productions

Production intern launching About Films, PA'ing on set, and creating social content for a new company.

08

OMD USA

Integrated media planning intern on the Phillips account - my first real agency desk.

09

PepsiCo internship

Away From Home Recreation & Retail - a front-row seat to how a global CPG company runs.

10

PepsiCo - Chief of Staff

First full-time role on the CMO's Chief of Staff team.

11

PepsiCo - MUG Root Beer

Marketing analyst on MUG Root Beer - now on the other side of the process I coach students through.

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So... how does getting a job actually work?

Whether you’re looking for your first internship, preparing for full-time recruiting, or figuring out what comes next, I’ll help you build a strategy and then execute it!

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Your application should sound like you.

I help students turn their experiences, ideas, and ambitions into stronger college applications all without losing their voice.

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But don’t take it from me...

“Maddie is truly the best in the game! She really takes the time to understand your career goals and who you are as a person, both of which are necessary steps in crafting a thoughtful, unique story for all interviews. Throughout the entire process, she also provided tons of resources to stay organized, hacks for interview prep, resume and cover letter reviews, mock interviews, and connections for people to talk to. She's a kind, patient, attentive, hardworking, and incredibly smart mentor who will 100% help you get where you want to be.”
AriaCrocs marketing internship · PepsiCo marketing internship · PepsiCo full-time marketing role
“Maddie helped me prepare for multiple job interviews and ultimately made me confident that I could nail any question that came my way. She took the time to do specific research and used her Ross Business School know-how to set me up for success! She was instructive, patient, and gave me actionable feedback that helped me land my first job out of college.”
SusannahPenguin Random House · Full-time publishing role
“Maddie was the biggest help with my recruiting journey. She is so positive yet detail oriented and focuses on the person rather than just the outcome. She did a wonderful job helping me with everything from resume edits to interview prep and coffee chat outreach. I can't recommend her enough!”
Michael T.Barstool Sports internship
“If you want the job, go to Maddie Wilson. Every time I’ve mock interviewed with Maddie, I’ve gotten the role. Maddie has a great way of making you feel empowered with your skills and confident across every stage of the job hunt. Her feedback is pointed, constructive, and kind. Whether it’s career exploration, resume/cover letter reviews, and mock interviews, with Maddie you can master it all.”
CarterPepsiCo internship + full-time offer · The Daily Show production internship
“Maddie was an amazing career coach when I began my professional career. She helped me with interview preparation, networking, and refining my resume for my internship search, which ultimately led to a full time job. Throughout the process, she was supportive and thoughtful in her feedback in a way that helped improve both my skills and confidence.”
AlexAmerican Express internship · Full-time project management lead
“Maddie helped me turn a broad search into clear next steps and communicate my experience with more confidence across applications and conversations.”
CatPhia social marketing internship · Hive full-time business development role
“Working with Maddie made the college application process feel so much less overwhelming. They helped me take ideas that were all over the place and turn them into essays that actually sounded like me. Their feedback was honest, thoughtful, and really helped me feel confident in what I was submitting. I'm now attending University of Michigan, and I genuinely don't think my applications would have been the same without their help.”
JosieUniversity of Michigan
“Maddie made the whole college process feel manageable. She helped me build a school list that actually fit me, brainstorm essay topics I never would have thought of on my own, and kept me on track with every deadline. She asked the questions that pushed me to figure out what I really wanted, and my applications ended up sounding like me instead of like everyone else's. I couldn't have gotten through it without her!”
Michael W.American University
“Maddie has always been someone who helps others find their voice. She would go from one group of students to another, encouraging people to get involved and make a difference. Her leadership extended far beyond any specific club or title. Maddie has integrity and is genuine in her care for others. She was always generous with her time and willing to go above and beyond to support the people around her. She has a way of making people feel included, connected, and heard.”
Travis BellFormer Acalanes High School Principal · Acalanes Citizenship Award

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