David X.
MBA, grad school and college admissions consultant
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $220 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Based in | Montreal, Canada |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Studied at Columbia Business School; Bachelors in Finance |
David X. is an admissions consultant who helps applicants get into MBA programs, grad schools and colleges. He takes Full-Time, Part-Time and Deferred MBA clients. He was admitted to Columbia and UChicago himself, and he uses that own application experience in his coaching. His background is in finance, and he has done pro-bono work across the Americas. He helps clients link their work history to their personal values in their story. He is based in Montreal.
What David helps with
David helps applicants plan and tell their story for competitive programs. He covers MBA, Master's and undergraduate applications.
- Applying to Full-Time, Part-Time and Deferred MBA programs
- Applying to top-tier grad schools
- Applying to college in the US, UK and Canada
- Tying professional achievements to personal values
- Building a clear application story
- Writing essays for Columbia Business School
Who David works with
David works with people applying to MBA programs, including Deferred, Part-Time and Full-Time options. He also coaches applicants to Master's programs and to colleges in the US, UK and Canada.
Background and qualifications
David grew up mainly in Toronto and now lives in Montreal. He studied at Columbia Business School and holds a bachelor's degree in Finance. He was admitted to Columbia and UChicago during his own grad school process, and to the University of Toronto. His finance work includes a summer analyst role at Manulife Investment Management, and summer roles at BNP Paribas in 2024 and BMO in 2022. He has also done pro-bono work across the Americas.
David X. pricing
Programs and services
- Free intro call
- MBA admissions coaching
- College admissions coaching
- Master's admissions coaching
David X. reviews
David X. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
David combines a finance career with his own admits to Columbia and UChicago, and he shares example essays and a recommendation letter that worked.
Best for applicants aiming at elite MBA or top grad programs who want help linking finance or service work to their story.
Common questions
How much does David X. charge?
Coaching with David runs $80 to $220 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does David X. help with?
David X. helps with applying to Full-Time, Part-Time and Deferred MBA programs, applying to top-tier grad schools, applying to college in the US, UK and Canada and tying professional achievements to personal values.
Does David X. coach online?
David is based in Montreal, Canada. Sessions are online.
Does David X. have reviews?
David X. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is David X. certified?
David X. lists: Studied at Columbia Business School; Bachelors in Finance.
Does David only coach MBA applicants?
No. He also coaches Master's applicants and college applicants for the US, UK and Canada.
Which MBA types does David take?
He takes Deferred, Part-Time and Full-Time MBA applicants.
How do I contact David X.?
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