Aric Flemming
MBA admissions consultant and former Harvard Business School admissions director
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
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| Credentials | Doctor of Ministry (DMin), New York Theological Seminary, now Union Theological Seminary; Master of Divinity, Harvard Divinity School; Bachelor's degree in English, Morehouse College |
Aric Flemming is an MBA admissions consultant who also helps with PhD and master's applications. He served on doctoral admissions committees and advised hundreds of students there. He guides clients through school selection, test planning, essays, recommendations and interviews. He holds a Doctor of Ministry and a Master of Divinity from Harvard.
What Aric helps with
Aric guides applicants through each step of applying to graduate business programs and other advanced degrees.
- Choosing which schools to apply to
- Planning for admissions tests
- Writing application essays
- Getting strong recommendations
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Telling a clear and authentic personal story
- Applying to PhD programs
- Applying to master's programs
How Aric works
Aric guides clients step by step through the whole application. The steps are school selection, test planning, essay writing, recommendations and interviews. Clients can also send him a message before they start working together.
Background and qualifications
He managed doctoral student profiles and oversaw new student orientation and professional development programs. He served on doctoral admissions committees that recommended candidates to the faculty. He reported to the Director of the Doctoral Programs. He led admissions committees for several HBS programs. He holds a Doctor of Ministry from New York Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity from Harvard Divinity School, and a bachelor's degree in English from Morehouse College.
Aric Flemming pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one MBA admissions coaching
- PhD program coaching
- Master's program coaching
- Free chat before starting
Aric Flemming reviews
Aric Flemming has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a former Assistant Director of Admissions at Harvard Business School who sat on doctoral admissions committees.
Best for applicants to top MBA, PhD and master's programs who want guidance from a former Harvard Business School admissions insider.
Common questions
How much does Aric Flemming charge?
Coaching with Aric runs $70 to $150 an hour. Message Aric from this page for an exact quote.
What does Aric Flemming help with?
Aric Flemming helps with choosing which schools to apply to, planning for admissions tests, writing application essays and getting strong recommendations.
Does Aric Flemming have reviews?
Aric Flemming has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Aric Flemming certified?
Aric Flemming lists: Doctor of Ministry (DMin), New York Theological Seminary, now Union Theological Seminary; Master of Divinity, Harvard Divinity School; Bachelor's degree in English, Morehouse College.
Does Aric Flemming help with programs other than the MBA?
Yes. He also works with applicants to PhD programs and master's programs.
Has Aric Flemming worked on admissions committees?
Yes. He served on doctoral admissions committees at Harvard Business School and led admissions committees for several HBS programs.
How do I contact Aric Flemming?
Send Aric a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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