Joseph Kemp
Law school and MBA admissions consultant for unconventional applicants
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Law school admissionsMBA admissionsGrad school and PhDIvy League and top schoolsStartups and founders |
| Works with | Students and Founders and business owners |
| Also coaches | Business coach |
| Credentials | Juris Doctor, University of Michigan; MBA, University of Michigan; Master's in Education, University of Pennsylvania; BA in philosophy, John Jay College of Criminal Justice; Forbes 30 Under 30 |
| Practice | JMK & Co. |
Joseph Kemp is an admissions consultant who helps people apply to law school, MBA programs and master's programs. He also advises founders. He has worked on admissions at the University of Michigan and Carnegie Mellon University. He holds a JD and MBA from Michigan and a master's in education from Penn. He co-founded JMK & Co., a firm for unconventional students.
What Joseph helps with
Joseph helps applicants with unconventional paths get into graduate programs. He also advises ambitious founders.
- Applying to law school
- Applying to MBA programs
- Applying to master's programs
- Applying with an unconventional background
- Building a founder path alongside graduate study
Who Joseph works with
Joseph works with aspiring graduate students, especially those with unconventional paths. He also works with ambitious founders. Over his career he has tutored and taught high school students, young adults and college students, and mentored graduate students.
Background and qualifications
Joseph has more than ten years in education. He earned a JD and MBA from the University of Michigan and a master's in education from the University of Pennsylvania. He earned his bachelor's in philosophy from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He worked in admissions for the Michigan MBA program and for Carnegie Mellon master's and MBA programs. He has been a law clerk at Gunderson Dettmer since January 2023. He also worked at Google, Fidelity Investments, law firms and venture capital firms. He made Forbes 30 Under 30 for Games that Matter.
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Joseph Kemp reviews
Joseph Kemp has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He has worked on graduate admissions committees and also holds a JD, an MBA and a master's in education.
Best for graduate school applicants with unconventional paths who want guidance from a former admissions insider.
Common questions
How much does Joseph Kemp charge?
Coaching with Joseph runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Joseph from this page for an exact quote.
What does Joseph Kemp help with?
Joseph Kemp helps with applying to law school, applying to MBA programs, applying to master's programs and applying with an unconventional background.
Does Joseph Kemp have reviews?
Joseph Kemp has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Joseph Kemp certified?
Joseph Kemp lists: Juris Doctor, University of Michigan; MBA, University of Michigan; Master's in Education, University of Pennsylvania; BA in philosophy, John Jay College of Criminal Justice; Forbes 30 Under 30.
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