
Gagan V.
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Harvard Kennedy Grad | Former Senior Advisor at CollegeAdvisor.com
Studied at Harvard Kennedy School
Works at Amazon
Available Wednesday at 1:30 AM UTC
Only working with clients looking to enter college in between Fall 2026 and Fall 2027.
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Gagan's Coaching Offerings
Custom hourly · $69/hr
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Gagan’s College Qualifications
50+ people coached for College
Gagan Vaseer is a tenured college admissions advisor who has worked with students from across the world, guiding them in their admissions process. With over 10 years of experience in the space, he is well-versed in providing holistic guidance that enables clients to enter prestigious universities, such as Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Princeton, the University of Michigan, and the University of California at Berkeley, among many others. From developing a college list to curating essays to interview preparation, he has experience providing end-to-end support in your admissions journey. He has served as an admissions advisor with CollegAdvisor.com, Varsity Tutors, and Mentorverse.
Gagan can help with:
Editing
Recommendations
Interviews
Waitlist Strategy
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
About Gagan
I am a tenured college admissions and career coach with experience in public, private, and non-profit sectors. I have worked with students from across the world, guiding them in their admissions process. With over 10 years of experience in the space, I am well-versed in providing holistic guidance that enables clients to enter prestigious universities, such as Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Princeton, the University of Michigan, and the University of California at Berkeley, among many others. I have served as an admissions advisor with CollegAdvisor.com, Varsity Tutors, and Mentorverse. I am committed to helping my clients achieve their undergraduate and graduate dreams! I have also spent a decade using my multi-industry expertise to provide curated guidance that enables clients to excel in the career search process, from finding the right role to building their brand to negotiating a compensation package. I am also a former Career Coach and Advisor at Harvard University, where I advised undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni, on career planning and navigation. I have successfully helped early-career and tenured professionals obtain roles in selective organizations including Google (technology), the World Economic Forum (IGO), Guidehouse (consulting), Noblis (non-profit), Deloitte (consulting), and Meta (technology). Whether you are a new graduate looking to discover your first role or an experienced professional ready for a pivot, I can help.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I believe that the right guidance at the right moment can change the trajectory of someone’s life. Over the past decade, I’ve worked with students and professionals to help them navigate some of their most important decisions—whether it’s gaining admission to top universities, making career pivots, or accelerating their professional growth. What drives me is my passion for empowering individuals with the tools, strategies, and confidence to achieve their goals. I know firsthand how overwhelming the college admissions and career development process can be, and I strive to bring clarity, structure, and a results-driven approach to my coaching. Beyond just applications and resumes, coaching is about transformation. I enjoy helping people uncover their unique strengths, articulate their stories, and take decisive action toward their aspirations. Seeing my clients achieve their dreams, often surpassing their own expectations, is incredibly fulfilling. Coaching is not just something I do—it’s a calling that aligns with my passion for mentorship, personal development, and lifelong learning.
Work Experience
Senior Program Manager
Amazon
May 2025 - Present
Digital Innovation + Strategy Advisor
United Nations
November 2021 - May 2025
Senior Advisor & Advisor Team Lead (ATL)
CollegeAdvisor.com
June 2020 - June 2023

Senior Consultant
Deloitte
September 2020 - November 2021

Strategy Consultant
Compass Family Services
October 2019 - May 2021
Senior Consultant
Guidehouse
August 2019 - September 2020

People Programs Coordinator
July 2015 - August 2017

Fellow
Teach For China
June 2013 - June 2015
Gagan was also given offers to work at
World Economic Forum
Booz Allen Hamilton
Teach For America
BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina Foundation
Education

Harvard Kennedy School
Master's degree, Public Policy | Management, Leadership, and Decision Sciences
2017 - 2019
Co-Chair, Admissions Ambassadors | Co-Chair, Class Fund | Ambassador, Advanced Leadership Institute
Duke University
Bachelor of Arts, International Comparative Studies | Political Science
2009 - 2013
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