Doug Phipps
MBA admissions consultant with a K-12 teaching background
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
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Doug Phipps is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants build a clear story for top business schools. He has coached more than 50 MBA applicants on their narratives. His clients have been admitted to HBS, Wharton, Booth, Kellogg and Yale. Doug taught for 5 years in Washington DC with Teach for America and now studies at Stanford's GSB. He also directed an outdoor orientation program at Dartmouth.
What Doug helps with
Doug helps applicants shape the story they bring to MBA applications. He also helps people weigh which next steps fit their goals.
- Building an MBA application narrative
- Applying to top tier MBA programs
- Deciding on next career steps
- Framing social impact work for business school
- Moving from education into an MBA path
Who Doug works with
Doug works with MBA applicants who want to get into top programs. He has a strong fit with people in social impact work who feel boxed in by that label. He also helps people who are unsure what step to take next.
Background and qualifications
Doug spent his career building programs that help students feel they belong. He directed the Dartmouth Outing Club First-Year Trips, where he led a 19-person team and managed a $350,000 budget. He then taught theater in Washington DC for 5 years through Teach for America, from 2018 to 2023. He won a 2021 Teacher-to-Teacher Award and a TFA Community Champion award. He is now at Stanford's GSB, studying people-centered approaches to educational equity.
Doug Phipps pricing
Doug Phipps reviews
Doug Phipps has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former teacher and program director who coaches MBA applicants and is now at Stanford's GSB.
Best for MBA applicants from education or social impact who need a strong application narrative.
Common questions
How much does Doug Phipps charge?
Coaching with Doug runs $80 to $230 an hour. Message Doug from this page for an exact quote.
What does Doug Phipps help with?
Doug Phipps helps with building an MBA application narrative, applying to top tier MBA programs, deciding on next career steps and framing social impact work for business school.
Does Doug Phipps have reviews?
Doug Phipps has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Has Doug Phipps helped people get into top MBA programs?
Yes. Doug has coached more than 50 MBA applicants. His clients have been admitted to HBS, Wharton, Booth, Kellogg and Yale.
How do I contact Doug Phipps?
Send Doug a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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