
Mohammad Alam Begi
Studied at University of Oxford
Worked at Harvard University
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About Mohammad Alam
With an interdisciplinary background spanning Harvard University, the University of Oxford, and high-level global policy work with organizations like Code.org, I bring a rigorous, real-world perspective to career and admissions coaching. Whether you are navigating competitive university admissions, pivoting into policy and EdTech, or breaking into high-impact fields, I help you translate your unique story into a compelling professional narrative. As a former Teaching Fellow and researcher at Harvard—where I served on over 20 teaching teams, reached more than 1,000 students, and ran sections and 1:1 office hours with hundreds of learners—and a lead instructor at Phillips Academy, my mentorship has directly guided students and young professionals into top-tier global institutions, fellowships, and competitive career pathways. My coaching approach rejects generic templates in favor of structured, highly individualized strategy. We will focus on sharpening your positioning, mastering high-stakes interviews, and building the tangible leverage you need to stand out in the job markets.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I know firsthand how transformative the right guidance, mentorship, and advocacy can be when navigating complex educational and professional systems. Studying and then working at Oxford and Harvard, I’ve experienced how daunting elite spaces and competitive career tracks can feel without an insider roadmap. Throughout my journey—whether teaching over 1,000 students across 20 courses at Harvard or mentoring young scholars at Phillips Academy—I've found my greatest fulfillment in unlocking potential for others. I coach to bridge the gap between ambition and opportunity, helping ambitious students and professionals demystify elite pathways, find their authentic voice, and position themselves to lead.
Work Experience
Faculty
Phillips Academy
2024 - 2026
TeachAI Project
Codeai
2024 - 2025

Senior Teaching Fellow and Research Assistant
Harvard University
2023 - 2026
Technical Advisor
Ascend Leadership
2022 - Present

Special Projects Consultant
City of London Corporation
2021 - 2022

Research Intern
University of Oxford
2021 - 2022
Various Roles
Pizza Shop
2014 - 2018
Education

Harvard University
Masters

University of Oxford
BA
8 Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
Mohammad Alam has helped Leland clients get into Harvard University