Brian Betancourt
Law school admissions consultant for JD, LLM and MBA applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
Brian Betancourt is an admissions consultant who helps students apply to law school, MBA programs, LLM programs and other master's degrees. His past clients have been admitted to Stanford Law, Columbia Law, NYU Law and Columbia Business School's Deferred MBA. He also works with international students and with applicants whose GPA or test scores are weak. He builds each application around essays, career goals, recommendations and interview coaching.
What Brian helps with
Brian helps applicants build a clear career story and a strong application package for graduate programs. He also helps students who need to make up for a weaker GPA or test score.
- Writing law school essays with a clear personal story
- Setting career goals based on research and past experience
- Offsetting a low GPA through school choice and storytelling
- Strengthening an application when the GMAT score is low
- Planning recommendation letters
- Refining resumes for graduate applications
- Interview coaching for MBA and master's programs
- Reapplying after an unsuccessful first attempt
Who Brian works with
Brian works with students applying to JD, LLM, MBA and other master's programs. His clients include college seniors aiming for top law schools and deferred MBA programs. He also coaches international students, including those who applied on their own before and were not admitted.
How Brian works
Brian combines essay development with recommendation strategy, program research and one-on-one interview coaching. He starts by helping the client set clear short-term and long-term career goals from their experiences. He then builds essays that tie personal stories to those goals. For applicants with weak numbers, he picks schools and programs on purpose to offset the gap. Some clients get multiple rounds of intensive interview coaching.
Background and qualifications
- Advised clients admitted to Stanford Law, Columbia Law and NYU Law
- Helped a client earn the top merit scholarship at University of Chicago Law
- Coached an applicant into the Columbia Business School Deferred MBA
- Advised international LLM applicants who got into Berkeley Law and Cornell Law
- Helped a client get into Duke Fuqua despite a low GMAT
Brian Betancourt pricing
Programs and services
- Law school application advising
- MBA application advising
- LLM application advising
- Essay development
- Recommendation strategy
- One-on-one interview coaching
Brian Betancourt reviews
Brian Betancourt has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
His case studies include a client who was admitted to seven top law schools, with the highest merit scholarship at University of Chicago Law.
Best for applicants to top law, MBA and master's programs who want help with essays, career goals and interviews.
Common questions
How much does Brian Betancourt charge?
Coaching with Brian runs $70 to $150 an hour. Message Brian from this page for an exact quote.
What does Brian Betancourt help with?
Brian Betancourt helps with writing law school essays with a clear personal story, setting career goals based on research and past experience, offsetting a low GPA through school choice and storytelling and strengthening an application when the GMAT score is low.
Does Brian Betancourt have reviews?
Brian Betancourt has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 3 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Brian Betancourt work with international students?
Yes. He has helped international students get into LLM and master's programs, including Berkeley Law, Cornell Law and Duke Fuqua.
Can Brian help if my GPA or test score is low?
Yes. He has worked with clients who had a low GPA or GMAT. He focused on essays, school research and interview coaching to strengthen their applications.
How do I contact Brian Betancourt?
Send Brian a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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