Joy L
MBA admissions consultant with a Stanford MBA and Harvard MPA
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Credentials | MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business; MPA, Harvard Kennedy School; Center for Public Leadership Fellow, Harvard; Harvard AI Safety Technical Fellow |
| Experience | 8 years coaching |
Joy L is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants get into top programs, mainly Stanford and Harvard. Joy earned a Stanford GSB offer in 2018 as one of the few international students admitted during college. Joy then completed a Stanford MBA and a Harvard MPA. Joy reports an 80% placement rate at Stanford or Harvard over 8 years and has worked with more than 10 MBA clients. Joy also worked at the Stanford GSB.
What Joy helps with
Joy helps MBA applicants build a clear story and a strong application for top schools, with a focus on Stanford GSB.
- Application strategy for Stanford GSB
- Cover letters
- Finding your voice in application essays
- Crafting a personal story
- Applying to Stanford MBA and Harvard MPA programs
- Applying as an international student
Who Joy works with
Joy works with MBA applicants aiming at top programs such as Stanford and Harvard. Past clients got into the Stanford MBA and the Harvard MPA. Joy also understands the path of international applicants, having been one herself.
How Joy works
Clients can also book custom hourly sessions. Work covers application strategy, cover letters and more. Joy builds each application around the client's own story and voice.
Background and qualifications
Joy earned an early admission offer to Stanford GSB in 2018 as a college senior. Joy went on to finish a Stanford MBA and a Harvard Kennedy School MPA as a dual degree, with a full merit scholarship from Harvard's Center for Public Leadership. Before and during school, Joy was Director in Cloud and AI Strategy, and founded Link Afar, an edtech platform for blind and deaf learners. Joy also worked at Stanford GSB and has coached applicants for 8 years.
Joy L pricing
Programs and services
- Custom hourly coaching
Joy L reviews
Joy L has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Joy holds both a Stanford MBA and a Harvard MPA and reports an 80% placement rate at Stanford or Harvard.
Best for MBA applicants, including international students, who are aiming for Stanford GSB or Harvard.
Common questions
How much does Joy L charge?
Coaching with Joy runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Joy L help with?
Joy L helps with application strategy for Stanford GSB, cover letters, finding your voice in application essays and crafting a personal story.
Does Joy L have reviews?
Joy L has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 10 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Joy L certified?
Joy L lists: MBA, Stanford Graduate School of Business; MPA, Harvard Kennedy School; Center for Public Leadership Fellow, Harvard; Harvard AI Safety Technical Fellow.
Does Joy work with international students?
Yes. Joy was an international student who got a Stanford GSB offer in 2018 while still in college.
Which schools has Joy helped clients get into?
Clients have gotten into the Stanford MBA and the Harvard MPA.
How do I contact Joy L?
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