
Alexandra Small
MBA admissions consultant and private equity operator
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | Arjay Miller Scholar, top 10% of MBA class; BA with distinction in Global Affairs, Magna Cum Laude |
Alexandra Small is an MBA admissions consultant. Alexandra works with applicants through Leland. Alexandra has helped clients get into Duke's Fuqua School of Business. Alexandra is an Entrepreneur in Residence at Trilogy Search Partners, a private equity firm that supports small and middle market companies. Alexandra stepped in as interim CEO of a maternal health company. As an MBA student, Alexandra was Co-President of Women in Management and supported admissions programming focused on women.
What Alexandra helps with
Alexandra helps people applying to MBA programs. Alexandra also has a college admissions category on their Leland page.
- Applying to MBA programs
- Applying to Duke's Fuqua School of Business
- Presenting a strong business background in an application
Background and qualifications
Alexandra is an Entrepreneur in Residence at Trilogy Search Partners, a private equity firm that helps small and middle market companies. Alexandra started there in June 2023. Alexandra served as interim CEO of a maternal health company. Earlier Alexandra led B2C products and headed investment products for an institutional retirement business. Alexandra was an Arjay Miller Scholar, ranking in the top 10% of their MBA class. Alexandra's undergraduate degree is a BA with distinction in Global Affairs, earned Magna Cum Laude. Alexandra has also interviewed undergraduate applicants as an alumni interviewer.
Alexandra Small pricing
Alexandra Small reviews
Alexandra Small has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
An MBA admissions consultant who is also a private equity Entrepreneur in Residence and a former interim CEO.
Best for MBA applicants with business or finance backgrounds who are aiming for programs like Duke's Fuqua.
Common questions
How much does Alexandra Small charge?
Coaching with Alexandra runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Alexandra Small help with?
Alexandra Small helps with applying to MBA programs, applying to Duke's Fuqua School of Business and presenting a strong business background in an application.
Does Alexandra Small have reviews?
Alexandra Small has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Alexandra Small certified?
Alexandra Small lists: Arjay Miller Scholar, top 10% of MBA class; BA with distinction in Global Affairs, Magna Cum Laude.
Has Alexandra helped clients get into top MBA programs?
Yes. Alexandra has helped Leland clients get into Duke's Fuqua School of Business.
How do I contact Alexandra Small?
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