Amber Ashley James
MBA admissions consultant with Harvard JD/MBA background
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsLaw school admissionsCollege admissionsIvy League and top schoolsGrad school and PhDInterview coachingResume and LinkedInConsulting and finance recruiting |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | JD, Harvard Law School; MBA, Harvard Business School; BA, Harvard College; WSET Level II |
Amber Ashley James is an MBA admissions consultant who also helps with law school and college applications. She holds a JD and MBA from Harvard. She worked as an M&A analyst at Morgan Stanley and later as a litigation associate. She helped high school students in Beijing get into schools like Duke, Columbia and Wellesley. Her clients have gotten into Harvard Law School, Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB. She now runs Velisa Wine Co.
What Amber helps with
Amber Ashley helps applicants get into top business schools, law schools and colleges. She also shares interview and resume materials for investment banking recruiting.
- Applying to MBA programs
- Applying to law school
- Applying to top colleges
- Writing scholarship essays
- Preparing for investment banking interviews
- Building a resume for business school applications
Background and qualifications
Amber Ashley earned a BA in English from Harvard College, then worked two years as an investment banking analyst in the Mergers & Acquisitions group at Morgan Stanley. She moved to Beijing and worked for an education start-up, where she advised high school students on college applications. She then earned a JD from Harvard Law School and an MBA from Harvard Business School. She later worked as a litigation associate. Since September 2022 she has been CEO and co-founder of Velisa Wine Co.
Amber Ashley James pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one MBA admissions coaching
- Law school admissions coaching
- College admissions coaching
- Example essays and interview question banks
Amber Ashley James reviews
Amber Ashley James has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She has both a Harvard JD and a Harvard MBA, plus experience as an investment banker and a college admissions consultant in China.
Best for applicants aiming at top MBA and law programs, including those heading toward investment banking.
Common questions
How much does Amber Ashley James charge?
Coaching with Amber runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Amber from this page for an exact quote.
What does Amber Ashley James help with?
Amber Ashley James helps with applying to MBA programs, applying to law school, applying to top colleges and writing scholarship essays.
Does Amber Ashley James have reviews?
Amber Ashley James has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Amber Ashley James certified?
Amber Ashley James lists: JD, Harvard Law School; MBA, Harvard Business School; BA, Harvard College; WSET Level II.
Does Amber Ashley James help with law school applications too?
Yes. She coaches law school applicants, and her clients have been admitted to Harvard Law School.
Has Amber Ashley James worked with college applicants?
Yes. She helped high school students in Beijing get into schools including Duke, Barnard, Columbia and Wellesley.
How do I contact Amber Ashley James?
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