Alex L
College admissions counselor and former Stanford alumni interviewer
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA in marketing, Stanford Graduate School of Business; International Global Management Certificate, Stanford; BS in Electrical Engineering, Northwestern University; BS in Computer Science, Northwestern University; Stanford GSB executive education in Strategic Marketing Management and Digital Marketing |
Alex L is a college admissions counselor who also coaches professionals on resumes and interviews. He has been an alumni undergraduate candidate interviewer for Stanford. He advises students on choosing top programs, building an admission strategy and writing essays. Before coaching, he worked in hi-tech in product management, marketing and business development. He holds an MBA from Stanford Business School. He also co-founded a STEM tutoring startup for high school students.
What Alex helps with
Alex helps students choose programs, plan their applications and write strong essays. He also helps professionals improve their resumes and prepare for hard interviews.
- Choosing top programs to apply to
- Building a college admission strategy
- Writing college essays
- Improving resumes
- Preparing for tough job interviews
Who Alex works with
Alex works with students applying to college and with professionals who need stronger resumes and interview skills. His admissions clients include people aiming for top programs.
Background and qualifications
Alex built a long international career in the hi-tech industry. His work covered product management, marketing, business development and alliance management. He lived and worked in Europe. He earned an MBA in marketing from Stanford Business School and dual bachelor's degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Northwestern University. He later took Stanford executive education courses in Strategic Marketing Management and Digital Marketing. He has served as an alumni undergraduate candidate interviewer for Stanford. In 2018 he co-founded a STEM tutoring startup for high school students. His articles have been published in several publications.
Alex L pricing
Alex L reviews
Alex L has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 39 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Alex has interviewed undergraduate candidates for Stanford as an alumni interviewer, so he knows the admissions process from the interviewer's side.
Best for students aiming at top programs who want help with strategy and essays.
Common questions
How much does Alex L charge?
Coaching with Alex runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Alex from this page for an exact quote.
What does Alex L help with?
Alex L helps with choosing top programs to apply to, building a college admission strategy, writing college essays and improving resumes.
Does Alex L have reviews?
Alex L has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 39 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Alex L certified?
Alex L lists: MBA in marketing, Stanford Graduate School of Business; International Global Management Certificate, Stanford; BS in Electrical Engineering, Northwestern University; BS in Computer Science, Northwestern University; Stanford GSB executive education in Strategic Marketing Management and Digital Marketing.
Does Alex help with more than college admissions?
Yes. He also helps professionals improve their resumes and prepare for tough interviews.
How do I contact Alex L?
Send Alex a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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