Gagan Vaseer
Career and college admissions coach with over 10 years of experience
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeJob searchSalary negotiationTech careersConsulting and finance recruitingNew grads and studentsMid-career and over 50College admissionsGrad school and PhDIvy League and top schoolsInternational students |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Admissions consultant |
| Experience | 10 years coaching |
Gagan Vaseer is a career and college admissions coach who helps students and working professionals. He is a former career coach and advisor at Harvard University, where he worked with undergraduate and graduate students and alumni. His clients have landed roles at Google, Meta, Deloitte, and the World Economic Forum. He has more than 10 years of experience and has worked with students from around the world.
What Gagan helps with
Gagan helps clients get into colleges and graduate programs and move forward in their careers. He covers the full job search, from finding the right role to negotiating pay.
- Getting into selective colleges and graduate programs
- Finding the right role in a job search
- Building a personal brand for the job market
- Negotiating a compensation package
- Finding a first role after graduation
- Making a career pivot as an experienced professional
- Planning and navigating a career
Who Gagan works with
Gagan works with students from around the world on admissions. In career coaching, he works with new graduates looking for a first role. He also works with early-career and tenured professionals who want to move into selective organizations or change direction. For college admissions, he takes clients entering college between Fall 2026 and Fall 2027.
Background and qualifications
Gagan has spent over 10 years coaching in admissions and careers. He is a former career coach and advisor at Harvard University, where he advised undergraduate and graduate students and alumni on career planning. His experience spans public, private, and non-profit sectors. Clients he has coached have entered schools such as Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, Duke, Princeton, the University of Michigan, and UC Berkeley.
Gagan Vaseer pricing
Programs and services
- Career coaching
- College admissions coaching
- Chat before booking
Gagan Vaseer reviews
Gagan Vaseer has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Gagan is a former Harvard career coach who also advises on college and graduate admissions.
Best for students aiming at selective universities and professionals targeting roles at top organizations.
Common questions
How much does Gagan Vaseer charge?
Coaching with Gagan runs $90 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Gagan Vaseer help with?
Gagan Vaseer helps with getting into selective colleges and graduate programs, finding the right role in a job search, building a personal brand for the job market and negotiating a compensation package.
Does Gagan Vaseer have reviews?
Gagan Vaseer has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Which college admissions clients does Gagan take?
For college admissions, he only works with clients entering college between Fall 2026 and Fall 2027. For career coaching, all are welcome.
Does Gagan work with experienced professionals?
Yes. He has helped early-career and tenured professionals get roles at selective organizations, and he supports mid-career pivots.
How do I contact Gagan Vaseer?
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