Jack Richards
MBA admissions consultant and Columbia Business School student
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | Harvard College degree in Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology; Secondary in History; MBA student at Columbia Business School |
Jack Richards is an MBA admissions consultant who helps candidates build strong applications for business school. He covers test scores and the written and spoken parts of an application. Jack is a Harvard College graduate who worked in life sciences strategy consulting and now attends Columbia Business School. He was admitted to multiple elite graduate programs, including 3 M7 schools. He also rowed on the Harvard varsity crew team.
What Jack helps with
Jack helps candidates put together a full MBA application, from test prep to the story they tell in writing and in interviews.
- Reaching target test scores
- Building a clear written narrative for MBA applications
- Building a clear verbal narrative
- Putting together a complete MBA application
- Applying to top-tier business schools
- GRE preparation
Who Jack works with
Jack works with candidates applying to MBA programs, including top-tier schools. His clients also include people who need help with test scores such as the GRE. He has helped clients reach a GRE score of 166 and helped Leland clients get into Bain & Company.
Background and qualifications
Jack graduated from Harvard College with a degree in Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology and a secondary in History. He rowed on the varsity heavyweight crew team. After college, he worked for several years in life sciences strategy consulting. He is now earning his MBA at Columbia Business School and works at ClearView Healthcare Partners. He went through the competitive college application process as a student-athlete. He later gained admission to multiple elite graduate programs, including 3 M7 schools.
Jack Richards pricing
Programs and services
- MBA admissions consulting
- GRE coaching
Jack Richards reviews
Jack Richards has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Jack is a current Columbia Business School student who was admitted to 3 M7 schools and knows the process first-hand.
Best for MBA applicants who want help with both test scores and their application story.
Common questions
How much does Jack Richards charge?
Coaching with Jack runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jack Richards help with?
Jack Richards helps with reaching target test scores, building a clear written narrative for MBA applications, building a clear verbal narrative and putting together a complete MBA application.
Does Jack Richards have reviews?
Jack Richards has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Jack Richards certified?
Jack Richards lists: Harvard College degree in Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology; Secondary in History; MBA student at Columbia Business School.
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