Chan Leem
MBA admissions consultant and scholarship and fellowship coach
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | MA, International Policy / Cybersecurity, Seoul National University; BA, Humanities, Social Sciences |
Chan Leem is an MBA admissions consultant who also helps clients with master's programs and prestigious scholarships and fellowships. Chan is a non-native English speaker who had never lived in the U.S. before Stanford. Chan holds a dual Stanford admit, a Knight-Hennessy Scholarship and a Fulbright, and was admitted to Harvard. Chan works as a diplomat and serves in the US Army. Chan coaches applicants to see their own story clearly.
What Chan helps with
Chan works with applicants who doubt they are good enough for top programs. The focus is on seeing your own story clearly and presenting your true self to schools.
- MBA applications
- Applying for prestigious scholarships and fellowships
- Master's program applications
- Feeling like an impostor while applying
- Finding the strengths in your own story
- Applying as a non-native English speaker
- Applying without a typical consulting or finance background
Who Chan works with
Chan works with applicants to MBA programs, master's programs, and major scholarships and fellowships. Chan relates well to people with non-traditional backgrounds, such as government work, or who are non-native English speakers and have never lived in the U.S.
Background and qualifications
Chan Leem is a diplomat with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, a role held since 2016. Chan has also served in the US Army as a sergeant since 2011. Chan holds an MA in International Policy and Cybersecurity and a BA in Humanities and Social Sciences, both from Seoul National University's field listing. Chan was a dual Stanford admit, a Knight-Hennessy Scholar and a Fulbright recipient, and was also admitted to Harvard Kennedy School.
Chan Leem pricing
Programs and services
- MBA admissions coaching
- Prestigious scholarships and fellowships coaching
- Master's program admissions coaching
Chan Leem reviews
Chan Leem has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Chan won a Knight-Hennessy Scholarship and a Fulbright as a non-native English speaker with a government job who had never lived in the U.S.
Best for applicants with non-traditional backgrounds who doubt they can get into a top MBA or win a major fellowship.
Common questions
How much does Chan Leem charge?
Coaching with Chan runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Chan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Chan Leem help with?
Chan Leem helps with mBA applications, applying for prestigious scholarships and fellowships, master's program applications and feeling like an impostor while applying.
Does Chan Leem have reviews?
Chan Leem has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 8 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Chan Leem certified?
Chan Leem lists: MA, International Policy / Cybersecurity, Seoul National University; BA, Humanities, Social Sciences.
Does Chan Leem help with scholarships and fellowships?
Yes. Chan offers coaching for prestigious scholarships and fellowships as well as MBA and master's programs.
How do I contact Chan Leem?
Send Chan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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