Alex B. | Leland

Alex B.

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Harvard MBA | GRE Verbal 170/170 | Crush the Test

Studied at Harvard Business School

Worked at Bain & Company

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Alex's Coaching Offerings

Crush the GRE Verbal Section

Achieve top verbal scores on the GRE with targeted strategies and expert guidance

Starting at $6255h+ of coaching

Custom hourly · $149/hr

Get help with Test Prep Strategy, Analytical Writing, and .

Alex also coaches for MBA, Prestigious Scholarships & Fellowships, and Service Academies & ROTC . View all.

Alex’s GRE Qualifications

I earned a perfect score on the GRE Verbal section and have a proven track record of helping applicants sharpen their reasoning, writing, and test-taking strategies. My background as a Bain consultant and HBS MBA trained me to break down complex problems into clear, actionable steps—an approach I bring to GRE prep. Beyond teaching tactics, I focus on building confidence and discipline so that students can consistently perform at their best on test day.

Alex can help with:

Test Prep Strategy

Analytical Writing

Verbal Reasoning

Tailored Study Plan

General Exploration

Test Taking Strategy

Score Improvement

Alex also coaches for MBA, Prestigious Scholarships & Fellowships, and Service Academies & ROTC . View all.

About Alex

Alex is an HBS MBA, Fulbright Scholar, West Point grad, and former Bain consultant with experience in private investment and defense tech. His own HBS admissions essay was featured in the book "50 Successful Harvard Application Essays," he earned a perfect score on the GRE Verbal Reasoning section, and he was offered full scholarships to Wharton and Darden. Alex has advised clients who have gone on to earn offers from top programs including Stanford GSB, HBS, Wharton, Kellogg, Haas, and Fuqua. He helps applicants craft compelling narratives that stand out while fitting the vision admissions committees have for their cohorts. Note to all potential MBA candidates with U.S. Armed Forces backgrounds: I coach military clients for MBA admissions exclusively through Military MBA Consulting. I highly recommend MMC as their resources for candidates with military backgrounds are second to none. I will be happy to point you to MMC and work with you there. MMC's fine-tuned program truly will get you the best outcomes.

Why do I coach?

I coach because I know firsthand how transformative elite educational opportunities can be. The process is high-stakes and deeply personal, and I believe every applicant deserves guidance that brings out their authentic story while aligning with the vision admissions committees have for the class they are building. I also bring a test-prep edge: having earned a perfect score on the GRE Verbal section, I help candidates not only tell their stories but also master the skills that make them competitive across every dimension of the application. Coaching, for me, is about unlocking both clarity and confidence so applicants can present the strongest version of themselves.