Jeff Cott
MBA admissions consultant with a Stanford GSB degree
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | Harvard graduate (2018); Stanford GSB MBA (2024); Miller Social Change Leadership Award; BOLD Fellowship |
Jeff Cott is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants build strong business school applications. He worked in strategy consulting at Deloitte in New York and has worked in government and nonprofits in the US and Latin America. He has helped more than 60 MBA clients. He also completed 13 internships between college and grad school, which shapes how he helps clients tell their story.
What Jeff helps with
Jeff helps MBA applicants shape their background into a clear story. He works on application strategy and editing.
- MBA application strategy
- Editing application materials
- Finding the throughline in your career story
- Writing a clear and authentic personal narrative
- Applying to top MBA programs
Background and qualifications
He then worked in strategy consulting at Deloitte in New York, focused on smart cities, government, and mission-driven organizations. He earned his MBA at Stanford GSB in 2024 and received the Miller Social Change Leadership Award and the BOLD Fellowship. He has worked in federal and local government, nonprofits, and startups in the US and Latin America. He now consults for the State of Maryland's Office of Innovation and is building Trailblazer, a platform that helps students navigate college and career paths.
Jeff Cott pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching
- Application strategy sessions
- Application editing
- Message chat before booking
Jeff Cott reviews
Jeff Cott has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a recent Stanford GSB graduate who completed 13 internships across consulting, government, nonprofits, and startups before applying storytelling skills to client applications.
Best for MBA applicants with varied experience who need help turning it into one clear story.
Common questions
How much does Jeff Cott charge?
Coaching with Jeff runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Jeff Cott help with?
Jeff Cott helps with mBA application strategy, editing application materials, finding the throughline in your career story and writing a clear and authentic personal narrative.
Does Jeff Cott have reviews?
Jeff Cott has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Jeff Cott certified?
Jeff Cott lists: Harvard graduate (2018); Stanford GSB MBA (2024); Miller Social Change Leadership Award; BOLD Fellowship.
How many MBA clients has Jeff Cott worked with?
Jeff has helped more than 60 MBA clients. He has helped clients get into top business schools.
How do I contact Jeff Cott?
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