Daniel Alameh
MBA admissions consultant and private equity investor
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsGrad school and PhDIvy League and top schoolsCareer changeConsulting and finance recruiting |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
Daniel Alameh is an MBA admissions consultant who also coaches on doctorate applications, elite industry jobs and career advice. He is a private equity investor at Salt Creek Capital. He got into Booth, Wharton, Kellogg, Haas, Columbia and NYU without a perfect GMAT or a top consulting résumé. He has helped dozens of applicants, including first-generation students and career-switchers, tell their story well. He played Division 1 college tennis.
What Daniel helps with
Daniel helps applicants build a clear story for business school and other competitive programs. He also gives advice on elite industry jobs and career paths.
- Telling a clear story in an MBA application
- Applying with a GMAT score below 760
- Applying without a big-name consulting background
- Career switches with non-linear paths
- First-generation student applications
- Doctorate program applications
- Landing elite industry jobs
Who Daniel works with
Daniel works with traditional finance professionals, first-generation students and career-switchers with non-linear paths. He also coaches people applying to doctorate programs and elite industry jobs. His clients often worry that their background does not fit the usual applicant mold.
Background and qualifications
Daniel grew up in Australia and moved to the U.S. to pursue professional tennis and a career in investing. He played Division 1 college tennis and gave the pro tour a real shot. He then worked at high-growth Silicon Valley startups and moved into private equity, where he ran diligence, worked with founders and sat on boards. Since June 2022 he has been a private equity investor at Salt Creek Capital, a San Francisco Bay Area firm. He applied to business school and got into Booth, Wharton, Kellogg, Haas, Columbia and NYU.
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Daniel Alameh reviews
Daniel Alameh has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former Division 1 tennis player turned private equity investor who won admission to six top MBA programs without a perfect GMAT.
Best for MBA applicants with non-traditional backgrounds who want to tell their story with confidence.
Common questions
How much does Daniel Alameh charge?
Coaching with Daniel runs $80 to $230 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Daniel Alameh help with?
Daniel Alameh helps with telling a clear story in an MBA application, applying with a GMAT score below 760, applying without a big-name consulting background and career switches with non-linear paths.
Does Daniel Alameh have reviews?
Daniel Alameh has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Does Daniel Alameh help with programs other than MBAs?
Yes. He also coaches on doctorate programs, elite industry jobs and career advice.
Does Daniel Alameh work with applicants who have a lower GMAT score?
Yes. He got into top MBA programs without a 760 GMAT and helps applicants present their story well.
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