Alex Clark
MBA admissions consultant and former Army Infantry Officer
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Veterans |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA |
Alex Clark is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants build strong applications for top business schools. Alex is a Stanford GSB graduate, a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer and a former Strategy Consultant at Boston Consulting Group. Alex also served as a TALK Coach at Stanford. Alex has worked with more than 10 MBA clients on strategy, essays and personal stories, with a focus on applicants from non-traditional paths.
What Alex helps with
Alex works with MBA applicants on their overall strategy, essays and personal stories. Alex also helps applicants with military backgrounds present their experience to business schools.
- MBA application strategy
- MBA essay editing and refinement
- Shaping a personal story for admissions
- Explaining a non-traditional career path
- Showing military leadership as a business school strength
- Applying to top MBA programs
Who Alex works with
Alex works with aspiring MBA candidates who are aiming for top programs. Alex has a clear understanding of applicants with non-traditional paths, including those coming out of the military.
Background and qualifications
Alex began as a U.S. Army Infantry Officer and then earned an MBA at Stanford Graduate School of Business. After school, Alex worked as a Strategy Consultant at Boston Consulting Group. Alex was admitted to Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Kellogg and Haas. Alex also served as a TALK Coach at Stanford, and has helped more than 10 MBA clients through the admissions process.
Alex Clark pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching
- Application strategy help
- Essay editing
- Free chat before booking
Alex Clark reviews
Alex Clark has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Alex is a former Army Infantry Officer who went on to Stanford GSB and BCG, and uses that path to help applicants tell their own stories.
Best for MBA applicants with military or non-traditional backgrounds who want help with strategy and essays.
Common questions
How much does Alex Clark charge?
Coaching with Alex runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Alex Clark help with?
Alex Clark helps with mBA application strategy, mBA essay editing and refinement, shaping a personal story for admissions and explaining a non-traditional career path.
Does Alex Clark have reviews?
Alex Clark has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Alex Clark certified?
Alex Clark lists: Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA.
Does Alex Clark work with applicants from the military?
Yes. Alex is a former U.S. Army Infantry Officer and helps applicants present military leadership and skills to business schools.
Which schools has Alex been admitted to?
Alex was admitted to Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, Kellogg and Haas.
How do I contact Alex Clark?
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