| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsMBA admissionsIvy League and top schoolsCareer changeConsulting and finance recruitingPromotions and advancement |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA candidate, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University; Master of Education, Loyola Marymount University; Bachelor's degree in Economics, Northwestern University |
David Gordon is an MBA admissions consultant who also coaches consulting recruiting and undergraduate applicants. He is a Kellogg MBA student and a former Associate Consultant at L.E.K. Consulting. His MBA clients have gained admission to Harvard Business School, Chicago Booth and Northwestern Kellogg. His consulting clients have received offers from McKinsey, BCG and Bain. Before consulting, he taught 5th grade with Teach for America in Richmond, CA.
What David helps with
David helps people get into top MBA programs and land consulting offers. He also works with undergraduate applicants and with people planning a career pivot.
- Getting into top MBA programs
- Landing offers at consulting firms
- Applying to selective undergraduate schools
- Pivoting to a new career
- Building leadership skills
Who David works with
David works with MBA applicants, people recruiting for consulting roles, and undergraduate applicants. He also works with professionals who want to change careers or build leadership skills, or who want a sounding board.
Background and qualifications
David is pursuing his MBA at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. There he is a Section Leader for the Kellogg Student Association and a Board Fellow for the Carole Robertson Center. He holds a Master of Education from Loyola Marymount University and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Northwestern. He worked as an Associate Consultant at L.E.K. Consulting across consumer goods, healthcare, life sciences, industrials, TMT and private equity. He later worked as an MBA Associate at Rang. He also taught 5th grade with Teach for America.
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David Gordon reviews
David Gordon has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A current Kellogg MBA student and former L.E.K. consultant who has coached clients into both business schools and consulting firms.
Best for MBA applicants and aspiring consultants aiming for top programs and firms.
Common questions
How much does David Gordon charge?
Coaching with David runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does David Gordon help with?
David Gordon helps with getting into top MBA programs, landing offers at consulting firms, applying to selective undergraduate schools and pivoting to a new career.
Does David Gordon have reviews?
David Gordon has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is David Gordon certified?
David Gordon lists: MBA candidate, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University; Master of Education, Loyola Marymount University; Bachelor's degree in Economics, Northwestern University.
Does David Gordon coach undergraduate applicants?
Yes. His undergraduate students have been admitted to schools including Northwestern, University of Chicago, USC and University of Michigan.
How do I contact David Gordon?
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