Colin Weidmann
MBA admissions consultant for veterans and non-traditional applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Veterans |
| Credentials | Stanford GSB MBA, Class of 2025 |
Colin Weidmann is an MBA admissions consultant who helps veterans and other non-traditional applicants. He is a Stanford GSB graduate and a former U.S. Army Special Forces officer with 11 years of service. He got into Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School and Wharton himself. He has coached veterans into Stanford GSB, Harvard, Wharton, Kellogg, Booth and Haas. He also works as a Chief of Staff at a private equity-backed healthcare company.
What Colin helps with
Colin helps applicants turn military and other non-traditional leadership experience into clear MBA applications. He focuses on story, positioning and strong essays.
- Turning military leadership into a strong business school story
- Choosing which experiences make the strongest essays
- Organizing experiences into clear, focused essays
- Reviewing draft essays with an admissions focus
- Positioning strategy for top MBA programs
- Preparing for the Stanford GSB interview
- Editing essays and application materials
Who Colin works with
Colin works mostly with veterans and other non-traditional candidates who aim for Stanford GSB and other top MBA programs. He has coached candidates with special operations backgrounds and conventional military backgrounds.
How Colin works
Colin's coaching is structured and direct. He works on story development, leadership framing, positioning strategy and execution discipline. He helps candidates sort their experiences, pick the strongest stories, and review draft responses with a close admissions focus. The aim is for each applicant to explain who they are, what they value and where they are going.
Background and qualifications
Colin spent 11 years as a U.S. Army Special Forces officer. He led high-performing teams in complex, high-stakes settings around the world. He then earned admission to Stanford GSB, Harvard Business School and Wharton, and completed his MBA at Stanford GSB in the Class of 2025. After the GSB, he joined the CXO program at Shore Capital Partners. He now serves as Chief of Staff at a private equity-backed healthcare company, working on strategic initiatives, M&A diligence and operational transformation.
Colin Weidmann pricing
Programs and services
- Stanford GSB interview preparation
- Coaching packages of 5 or more hours
- Hourly help with editing and essays
Colin Weidmann reviews
Colin Weidmann has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former Green Beret and Stanford GSB graduate who coaches veterans into top MBA programs.
Best for veterans who want to turn military leadership into a strong Stanford GSB or top MBA application.
Common questions
How much does Colin Weidmann charge?
Coaching with Colin runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Colin from this page for an exact quote.
What does Colin Weidmann help with?
Colin Weidmann helps with turning military leadership into a strong business school story, choosing which experiences make the strongest essays, organizing experiences into clear, focused essays and reviewing draft essays with an admissions focus.
Does Colin Weidmann have reviews?
Colin Weidmann has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Colin Weidmann certified?
Colin Weidmann lists: Stanford GSB MBA, Class of 2025.
Does Colin Weidmann work with veterans?
Yes. Veterans are his main focus. He has coached candidates with special operations and conventional military backgrounds.
Can Colin help with the Stanford GSB interview?
Yes. He offers a program built to prepare candidates for the Stanford GSB interview.
How do I contact Colin Weidmann?
Send Colin a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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