Fiona Koh
College admissions counselor and career coach for students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | College admissionsGrad school and PhDIvy League and top schoolsInternational studentsInterview coachingCareer clarity and purposeNew grads and students |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Master's degree in Global Affairs, Tsinghua University; Master's degree in Information Systems, University of Liechtenstein; Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics, Manhattan College |
Fiona Koh is a college admissions counselor who also coaches on careers. She helps students aiming for top universities and programs such as Schwarzman Scholars. She studied on three continents and is originally from Switzerland. Her work history includes cybersecurity consulting, business development and global affairs. She has coached 5+ students into Big 4 firms or grad school. She helps clients turn past achievements into one clear storyline.
What Fiona helps with
Fiona helps students apply to top universities and competitive programs. She also works on career options and interview skills.
- Applying to top-tier universities
- Applying to programs such as Schwarzman Scholars
- Building a storyline from past achievements
- Exploring career options
- Answering any interview question with ease
- Winning scholarships and job offers
- Preparing for grad school applications
Who Fiona works with
Fiona works with students who aim for top universities and unique programs. Some of her past clients went on to Big 4 firms or grad school. She helps people who want to pull their past achievements into one strong story.
How Fiona works
Fiona uses a structured, step-by-step method built on proven frameworks. Clients explore career options, build a storyline, and practice answering interview questions. The storyline pulls together all past achievements into one clear narrative. That narrative is used for scholarship, job and college applications.
Background and qualifications
Fiona studied on three continents. She holds a bachelor's degree in business analytics from Manhattan College, a master's in information systems from the University of Liechtenstein, and a master's in global affairs from Tsinghua University, where she represented Switzerland in Cohort 10. She published a paper on AI security and the EU AI Act. She worked as a senior cybersecurity consultant from September 2023 to August 2025 and was an Asia Society Next Gen AI Fellow in 2025. She also worked as a global mobility specialist and now works in business development.
Fiona Koh pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions coaching
- Career coaching
- Message chat before starting
Fiona Koh reviews
Fiona Koh has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Fiona combines a cybersecurity and global affairs career with admissions coaching, and her degrees come from three continents.
Best for students who want help shaping a clear storyline for top university, scholarship or Big 4 applications.
Common questions
How much does Fiona Koh charge?
Coaching with Fiona runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Fiona Koh help with?
Fiona Koh helps with applying to top-tier universities, applying to programs such as Schwarzman Scholars, building a storyline from past achievements and exploring career options.
Does Fiona Koh have reviews?
Fiona Koh has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 9 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Fiona Koh certified?
Fiona Koh lists: Master's degree in Global Affairs, Tsinghua University; Master's degree in Information Systems, University of Liechtenstein; Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics, Manhattan College.
Does Fiona Koh help with programs like Schwarzman Scholars?
Yes. She coaches students aiming for top universities and unique programs such as Schwarzman Scholars.
Does Fiona Koh coach on careers as well as admissions?
Yes. She helps clients explore career options and prepare for interview questions. Her clients have gone on to Big 4 firms and grad school.
How do I contact Fiona Koh?
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