Brandon Pae
College and consulting admissions coach for STEM students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsCollege essaysIvy League and top schoolsConsulting and finance recruitingResume and LinkedInInterview coaching |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Columbia Engineering graduate, Computer Science and Entrepreneurship |
Brandon Pae is a college admissions coach who helps STEM students and applicants build a strong story for admissions committees and consulting interviews. He is a recent Columbia Engineering graduate in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship. He earned offers from eight colleges, including Columbia, Cornell and UPenn, and landed a BCG full-time offer through his own outreach. He has mentored 15+ students one-on-one on essays and positioning over four years.
What Brandon helps with
Brandon helps students who struggle to turn a technical background into a clear story. He works on college applications and on MBB consulting recruiting.
- Making a resume tell a story
- Standing out as an applicant
- Finding what is compelling in your background
- College application strategy
- Essay editing and positioning
- Preparing for MBB consulting interviews
- Landing consulting offers through your own outreach
Who Brandon works with
Brandon works with STEM students who are unsure how to shape their resume into a story. He also works with applicants who want to stand out to college admissions committees or to MBB interviewers.
How Brandon works
Brandon starts with an audit of where the student is now. Together they find what is most compelling in the student's background. Then they turn it into a story that works for admissions committees or MBB interviewers. He works one-on-one on essays and positioning, and clients can send him a message before they book.
Background and qualifications
Brandon is a recent Columbia Engineering graduate with a degree in Computer Science and Entrepreneurship and a 3.985 GPA. In high school he received offers from Columbia, Cornell, UPenn, Berkeley, Rice, Johns Hopkins, NYU and UIUC. At Columbia he landed a BCG full-time offer through his own outreach. He interned at BCG in Summer 2025 and returns full-time in August 2026. He was also a teaching assistant at Columbia Engineering and a Claude Builder Ambassador for Anthropic. Over four years he has mentored 15+ students into top schools.
Brandon Pae pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching sessions
- Application strategy help
- Essay editing
- Free chat before booking
Brandon Pae reviews
Brandon Pae has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A recent Columbia graduate who went through both college admissions and BCG recruiting and coaches both paths.
Best for STEM students who want to turn a technical background into a strong story for college or consulting applications.
Common questions
How much does Brandon Pae charge?
Coaching with Brandon runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Brandon Pae help with?
Brandon Pae helps with making a resume tell a story, standing out as an applicant, finding what is compelling in your background and college application strategy.
Does Brandon Pae coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Brandon Pae have reviews?
Brandon Pae has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Brandon Pae certified?
Brandon Pae lists: Columbia Engineering graduate, Computer Science and Entrepreneurship.
Does Brandon help with consulting recruiting as well as college admissions?
Yes. He helps students turn their background into a story that works for college admissions committees or MBB interviewers.
Can I talk to Brandon before I book?
Yes. You can send him a message to chat before you get started.
How do I contact Brandon Pae?
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