Cole G.
Wharton MBA | Harvard Grad | Leadership & Strategy Expert
Studied at The Wharton School (UPenn)
Works at United States Marine Corps
Available tomorrow at 2:00 PM UTC
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Cole's Coaching Offerings
Get Into Your Dream College — Complete Package
Expert help on your applications, including essays, activities, and more
Starting at $2,00020h+ of coaching
Write Powerful College Essays
Expert help to brainstorm, draft, and polish winning college essays
Starting at $3605h+ of coaching
Complete UC Application Support
Expert help on your UC applications to make you stand out.
Starting at $70010h+ of coaching
Custom hourly · $69/hr
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Cole’s College Qualifications
Welcome to my profile! As a Harvard University graduate, Wharton MBA student, and Marine Corps Officer, I bring a unique perspective to college admissions coaching. I have deep experience in mentorship, development, and strategic planning, which I now apply to help students navigate the college application process. I have a proven track record of guiding individuals through complex challenges, ensuring they present their best selves to admissions committees. Whether you're crafting your personal statement or selecting the right schools, I'm here to provide tailored support and actionable insights.
Cole can help with:
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Work Experience
Company Executive Officer
United States Marine Corps
May 2024 - Present
- Responsible for the accountability, maintenance, and management of a $30 million account of weapons, optics, and serialized equipment. - Designs, orchestrates, and executes high-fidelity live-fire and force-on-force training packages for three independent platoons (81mm Mortars, Combined Anti-Armor Team, Scout Snipers) - Spearheaded initiative to implement data analytics to track progress and performance over time - Acting Company Commander for two months (Sept/Oct 2024) - Serves as the Assistant Battalion Fire Support Coordinator, orchestrating the clearance and routing of fires within the battalion's area of operations - Responsible for the leadership, development, and mentorship of more than 150 Marines
Platoon Commander, Combined Anti-Armor Team
United States Marine Corps
March 2023 - May 2024
- Responsible for the leadership, development, education, and tactical employment of 60 Marines organized in three sections across twelve vehicles. Commander in charge of all of the battalion's heavy machine guns and anti-armor missile systems, responsible for ensuring direct fire support and anti-armor protection capabilities to enable adjacent forces freedom of movement. - Designed, orchestrated, and executed more than 8 live-fire ranges and 4 force-on-force ranges, safely expending more than 75,000 rounds of machine gun ammunition and 12 missiles. - Deployed with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to the INDOPACOM, participating in two inter-service operations with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force. - Honor Graduate, Summer Mountain Leader's Course 2-23
Rifle Platoon Commander, Company C
United States Marine Corps
June 2022 - March 2023
- Commanded a platoon of 40 Marines through more than 20 live-fire ranges and 15 force-on-force exercises, safely expending more than 150,000 rounds of ammunition. Designed and served as the officer-in-charge for more than 10 live-fire training exercises, ensuring the readiness and development of more than 150 Marines. - Won tasking as Company C’s main effort platoon through two battalion field exercises and Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) 5-23. During MAGTF Warfighting Exercise (MXW) 5-23, received independent, battalion level tasking. - Responsible for the management and accountability of $1.5 million worth of serialized equipment and weapons. - Honor Graduate of Winter Mountain Leaders Course 2-23.
Special Assistant to Congressman Moulton
Seth Moulton for Congress
June 2019 - September 2020
Education
The Wharton School (UPenn)
MBA
2025 - 2027
Harvard University
History, Economics
2015 - 2019