Jake Goodman
MBA admissions consultant and Harvard Business School graduate
| Hourly rate range | $80 to $230 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | Harvard Business School graduate; Bachelor's degree in Economics and English with Honors |
Jake Goodman is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants with essays, applications and interviews. He graduated from Harvard Business School. Before that he worked in investment banking at Barclays and in strategy and finance roles at Gopuff, a grocery delivery startup. He studied English in college and focuses on helping clients shape their story. He has helped students get into Wharton, HBS, Booth and Tuck.
What Jake helps with
Jake works with MBA applicants on their application story and on interviews. He knows the Harvard Business School process well.
- Crafting a strong story for MBA applications
- Writing MBA application essays
- Preparing for MBA interviews
- Applying to Harvard Business School
- Applying to Wharton, Booth and Tuck
Background and qualifications
Jake graduated from Harvard Business School. He started his career as a summer investment banking analyst in 2018. He then worked as an investment banking analyst at Barclays from July 2019 to March 2021. After that he held strategy and finance roles at Gopuff, including Strategic Finance Manager from October 2022 to September 2023. He earned a bachelor's degree in Economics and English with Honors. He also helped with a college essay business, which gave him experience with application writing.
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Jake Goodman reviews
Jake Goodman has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A Harvard Business School graduate who came to MBA coaching from investment banking and startup strategy roles, with an English degree behind his essay work.
Best for MBA applicants who want help with their story and interviews, especially those aiming for Harvard Business School.
Common questions
How much does Jake Goodman charge?
Coaching with Jake runs $80 to $230 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jake Goodman help with?
Jake Goodman helps with crafting a strong story for MBA applications, writing MBA application essays, preparing for MBA interviews and applying to Harvard Business School.
Does Jake Goodman have reviews?
Jake Goodman has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Jake Goodman certified?
Jake Goodman lists: Harvard Business School graduate; Bachelor's degree in Economics and English with Honors.
Does Jake Goodman help with Harvard Business School applications?
Yes. He is a Harvard Business School graduate and knows its application process. He also has deep experience coaching interviews.
How do I contact Jake Goodman?
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