Janae B. | Leland

Janae B.

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Harvard Alum & Recruiter | Expert in College Admissions

Studied at Harvard Business School

Works at Microsoft

Admissions Committee

Available Tuesday at 9:30 PM UTC

Usually responds within 1 hour

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Available Tuesday at 9:30 PM UTC

Usually responds within 1 hour

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Janae's Coaching Offerings

Get Into Your Dream College — Complete Package

Expert help on your applications, including essays, activities, and more

Starting at $6,50020h+ of coaching

Write Powerful College Essays

Expert help to brainstorm, draft, and polish winning college essays

Starting at $1,2605h+ of coaching

Complete UC Application Support

Expert help on your UC applications to make you stand out.

Starting at $2,45010h+ of coaching

Pay as you go

Get help with Editing, Recommendations, and .

Janae’s College Qualifications

Coaches professionally

100+ people coached for College

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in recruitment and admissions, I have been a Student Recruiter and Alumnae Interviewer at Harvard University since 2018, providing me with deep insights into the college admissions process. My experience extends to working with top-tier companies like Microsoft and Boston Consulting Group, where I honed my skills in talent intelligence and human capital management. I am passionate about helping students craft compelling applications that stand out to admissions committees. Whether you're aiming for Ivy League schools or other prestigious institutions, I'm here to guide you through every step of the process. Let's work together to make your college dreams a reality!

Janae can help with:

Editing

Recommendations

Interviews

School Selection

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

Janae also coaches for Life, MBA, and Career Development. View all.

About Janae

What if success didn’t just look good on paper — but felt great, too? Janae Bell is a Harvard College graduate, Harvard Business School MBA graduate (Second Year Honors), and ICF-Certified Life & Business Coach. Currently working in talent strategy at a leading big tech firm, she helps high achievers align their careers with their personal purpose. With experience in management consulting and big tech, she works with professionals, entrepreneurs, and leaders who want more than just success on paper — they want to feel energized and fulfilled by their work. She helps them gain clarity, develop actionable strategies, and navigate career transitions with confidence. Her coaching is direct, tactical, and results-oriented. Whether clients are landing their dream jobs, negotiating top-tier offers, or discovering what truly excites them, she provides the tools and guidance to move forward with purpose. As an official Harvard alumna interviewer, she also offers insider insights into the college and MBA admissions process, helping applicants position themselves powerfully. Her mission? To help high achievers build careers and lives that are not only successful but deeply fulfilling.

Why do I coach?

I used to walk through the motions, feeling disconnected from the true purpose behind my work. Despite achieving outward success, there was a sense that something was missing. It wasn’t until I gained clarity on what truly lights me up — and how to align my career with my core values — that I began feeling energized and excited every day. Coaching matters to me because I’ve experienced firsthand the power of gaining clarity and direction. I've worked through the uncertainty, the doubt, and the fear, and I understand how challenging it can be to break free from the grind and start living and working with intention. That’s why I’m passionate about helping others do the same. Coaching has transformed my own life, and now I’m dedicated to guiding others as they uncover their purpose, create clarity, and build careers that feel fulfilling. It’s about more than just checking boxes — it’s about living and working in a way that makes you feel excited and aligned with who you are and where you're going.