Ahab Chopra
College admissions counselor with 8+ years of experience
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Neurobiology, Harvard University; Graduate study, University of Michigan |
Ahab Chopra is a college admissions counselor who works with students and their families. He has more than eight years of admissions experience, plus a decade of teaching and six years of research. His students have gained admission to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, UC Berkeley, Williams and Swarthmore. He taught courses at Harvard, including CS50, and founded a non-profit for adolescent mental health. He also led operations for the 988 Lifeline chat and text service.
What Ahab helps with
Ahab helps students and families work through the admissions process and find the right schools. He also supports students who aim for medical school.
- Applying to highly selective colleges and universities
- Finding and telling your own story in applications
- Choosing schools that fit your background and goals
- Feeling less overwhelmed by the admissions process
- Planning for medical school admissions
Who Ahab works with
Ahab works with students and their families. His clients apply to some of the most selective colleges in the United States. He also lists medical school as an area he supports.
Background and qualifications
Ahab has more than eight years of experience in college admissions counseling, along with a decade of teaching and six years of research. He graduated from Harvard with a degree in Chemistry and Neurobiology, and a minor in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. He later did graduate study at the University of Michigan. At Harvard he taught physics, neuroscience, calculus and CS50. He founded Blue Talks, a non-profit for adolescent mental health, and served as President of the Education Bridge Institute. He also worked as a Senior Strategist and as a Team Lead for the 988 Lifeline chat and text service.
Ahab Chopra pricing
Ahab Chopra reviews
Ahab Chopra has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Ahab combines admissions counseling with Harvard teaching experience and work in adolescent mental health and crisis support.
Best for students and families aiming for highly selective colleges who want a data-driven strategy.
Common questions
How much does Ahab Chopra charge?
Coaching with Ahab runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Ahab from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ahab Chopra help with?
Ahab Chopra helps with applying to highly selective colleges and universities, finding and telling your own story in applications, choosing schools that fit your background and goals and feeling less overwhelmed by the admissions process.
Does Ahab Chopra have reviews?
Ahab Chopra has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Ahab Chopra certified?
Ahab Chopra lists: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Neurobiology, Harvard University; Graduate study, University of Michigan.
Does Ahab Chopra help with medical school admissions?
Yes.
Which schools have Ahab's students gotten into?
His students have been admitted to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, UC Berkeley, the University of Michigan, Williams and Swarthmore.
How do I contact Ahab Chopra?
Send Ahab a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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