Gabriel Fotsing
College and MBA admissions counselor and Harvard alumni interviewer
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Credentials | Kellogg MBA; F.C. Austin Scholar at Kellogg; Harvard graduate; Harvard alumni interviewer |
Gabriel Fotsing is an admissions counselor who helps students with college and MBA applications. He founded The College Initiative in 2012. Over seven years, it served 1,000+ students who all got into college and earned $170,000,000+ in scholarships. He has been a Harvard alumni interviewer since 2010, so he knows how admissions readers judge a story. He holds a Kellogg MBA and works at Microsoft.
What Gabriel helps with
Gabriel helps applicants aim for top programs and present a strong story. He also works with people changing careers who need one clear narrative.
- Applying to top college programs
- Standing out with a strong profile
- Building a clear application story
- Applying to MBA programs as a non-traditional applicant
- Connecting different experiences into one narrative for career pivots
- Prestigious scholarships and fellowships
- Planning an admissions strategy
Who Gabriel works with
Gabriel works with applicants who target top programs and will not settle. Some already have a strong profile and need better positioning. Others are changing careers and need to link different experiences into one story. He suits clients who want direct, strategic guidance.
Background and qualifications
Gabriel graduated from Harvard, then joined Teach For America. He taught AP Biology, Physical Science, and French. In 2012 he founded The College Initiative, a nonprofit for college access and success. Over seven years, its team served 1,000+ students, and the work earned recognition at the White House twice. He has interviewed applicants for Harvard as an alumni interviewer since 2010. He earned a Kellogg MBA as an F.C. Austin Scholar. Today he leads AI and security partnerships in the cloud ecosystem at Microsoft.
Gabriel Fotsing pricing
Programs and services
- Free intro call
- College admissions coaching
- MBA admissions coaching
- Scholarships and fellowships coaching
- Recorded webinars on Ivy+ and MBA admissions
Gabriel Fotsing reviews
Gabriel Fotsing has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 27 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Gabriel has been a Harvard alumni interviewer since 2010 and ran a college access nonprofit that served 1,000+ students.
Best for applicants aiming at top programs who want direct, strategic guidance on positioning their story.
Common questions
How much does Gabriel Fotsing charge?
Coaching with Gabriel runs $70 to $130 an hour. Message Gabriel from this page for an exact quote.
What does Gabriel Fotsing help with?
Gabriel Fotsing helps with applying to top college programs, standing out with a strong profile, building a clear application story and applying to MBA programs as a non-traditional applicant.
Does Gabriel Fotsing have reviews?
Gabriel Fotsing has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 27 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Gabriel Fotsing certified?
Gabriel Fotsing lists: Kellogg MBA; F.C. Austin Scholar at Kellogg; Harvard graduate; Harvard alumni interviewer.
Does Gabriel Fotsing help career changers with MBA applications?
Yes. He helps people who are pivoting careers connect different experiences into one clear narrative.
How do I contact Gabriel Fotsing?
Send Gabriel a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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