Hamid Arbab
College and law school admissions consultant for T20 and international applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Marshall Scholar; DPhil candidate, University of Oxford; Bachelor's degree, Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs |
| Practice | Write Track Admissions |
Hamid Arbab is an admissions consultant who helps applicants with college, law school and policy school applications. Hamid has coached 60+ applicants on school selection, essays and overall strategy, including international applicants. Hamid got into Harvard Law School two years early through the Junior Deferral Program. Hamid studied at Princeton and is now a Marshall Scholar and DPhil candidate at Oxford. Hamid focuses on making every part of an application point in the same direction.
What Hamid helps with
Hamid helps clients turn a broad mix of interests and experiences into an application that makes sense. Hamid works on which experiences matter and how to present them clearly.
- Building a school list strategy
- Writing personal statements
- Writing "Why X" and optional essays
- Polishing résumés
- Planning recommendation strategy
- Making waitlist decisions
- Negotiating scholarships
- Applying to US law schools from abroad
Who Hamid works with
Hamid works with T20 applicants whose numbers do not tell the full story. Hamid also helps Junior Deferral, KJD and 3+3 candidates and other early-admission applicants. International and UK-based applicants to US law schools are a focus. Hamid also works with people whose experiences do not fit a conventional story.
How Hamid works
Hamid builds each application around one clear case for the applicant. The personal statement, résumé, recommendations and supplemental essays all point in the same direction. Hamid helps clients decide which experiences matter, what those experiences show about them, and how to present that story with precision. Clients can start with a free intro call and bring whatever materials they have.
Background and qualifications
Hamid got into Harvard Law School two years early through the Junior Deferral Program. Hamid earned a bachelor's degree at Princeton in the School of Public and International Affairs, from 2019 to 2023. Hamid is now a Marshall Scholar and DPhil candidate in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Oxford, from 2024 to 2027. Hamid has worked as an admissions consultant since June 2023 and has coached 60+ applicants.
Hamid Arbab pricing
Programs and services
- Free intro call
- One-on-one admissions consulting
- Undergraduate admissions
- Policy school and graduate school admissions
- Law school admissions
- Prestigious UK fellowships
Hamid Arbab reviews
Hamid Arbab has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Hamid entered Harvard Law School early through the Junior Deferral Program and now coaches applicants aiming for the same path.
Best for T20 applicants, early-admission candidates and international applicants to US law schools who need a clear application story.
Common questions
How much does Hamid Arbab charge?
Coaching with Hamid runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Hamid Arbab help with?
Hamid Arbab helps with building a school list strategy, writing personal statements, writing "Why X" and optional essays and polishing résumés.
Does Hamid Arbab have reviews?
Hamid Arbab has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Hamid Arbab certified?
Hamid Arbab lists: Marshall Scholar; DPhil candidate, University of Oxford; Bachelor's degree, Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs.
Does Hamid Arbab work with international applicants?
Yes. Hamid works with international and UK-based applicants to US law schools.
Does Hamid help with Junior Deferral and early-admission applications?
Yes. Hamid works with Junior Deferral, KJD and 3+3 candidates. Hamid got into Harvard Law School through the Junior Deferral Program themselves.
How do I contact Hamid Arbab?
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