James Palmer III
MBA and service academy admissions consultant for veterans and students
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | MBA admissionsCollege admissionsIvy League and top schoolsCareer changeMilitary transitionCareer clarity and purposeLife transitions |
| Works with | Students, Veterans and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach and Life coach |
| Credentials | Master's in Higher Education Administration; Columbia Business School MBA; West Point graduate; Columbia Business School Admissions Ambassador; Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) coach; West Point Admissions Liaison |
| Practice | NextGen Growth Partners |
James Palmer III is an MBA admissions consultant who also coaches students, veterans and professionals on service academy and ROTC applications, career strategy and leadership. He is a West Point graduate and former U.S. Army officer with a Columbia Business School MBA. He has coached more than 100 people. He serves as a Columbia Business School Admissions Ambassador, a Management Leadership for Tomorrow coach and a West Point Admissions Liaison.
What James helps with
James helps people apply to school, change careers and move out of the military. He also works on leadership growth and clarity about what comes next.
- Applying to top MBA programs
- Applying to service academies and ROTC
- Career strategy and career development
- Moving from military to civilian work
- Leadership development
- Finding clarity about the next chapter
Who James works with
James works with students, veterans and professionals who are going through big transitions. His clients include MBA applicants, aspiring military leaders applying to service academies and ROTC, and people planning a career change or a move out of the military.
Background and qualifications
James Palmer III has worked in military leadership, higher education, government, management consulting, venture capital and entrepreneurship through acquisition. He graduated from West Point and served as a U.S. Army officer. He earned an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Master's in Higher Education Administration. He has spent years advising people on admissions, career development, leadership and professional growth. He has coached more than 100 individuals.
James Palmer III pricing
James Palmer III reviews
James Palmer III has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A West Point graduate and former Army officer who is also a Columbia MBA and a West Point Admissions Liaison, covering both MBA and service academy applications.
Best for veterans and aspiring military leaders applying to MBA programs, service academies or ROTC.
Common questions
How much does James Palmer III charge?
Coaching with James runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does James Palmer III help with?
James Palmer III helps with applying to top MBA programs, applying to service academies and ROTC, career strategy and career development and moving from military to civilian work.
Does James Palmer III have reviews?
James Palmer III has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 11 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is James Palmer III certified?
James Palmer III lists: Master's in Higher Education Administration; Columbia Business School MBA; West Point graduate; Columbia Business School Admissions Ambassador; Management Leadership for Tomorrow (MLT) coach; West Point Admissions Liaison.
Does James Palmer III help with service academy and ROTC applications?
Yes. He guides aspiring military leaders through the service academy and ROTC application process. He serves as a West Point Admissions Liaison.
Does James Palmer III coach people leaving the military?
Yes. He coaches veterans and others on career strategy and the move from military to a new career.
How do I contact James Palmer III?
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