Kashif Malik
Master's and MBA admissions consultant and former Georgetown admissions director
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Credentials | MBA in Data Analytics, George Washington University; Master's in Higher Education Administration, Temple University; Bachelor's in Information Systems |
Kashif Malik is an admissions consultant who helps professionals apply to master's programs and MBA programs. He spent over five years in graduate admissions at Georgetown University and the University of Cincinnati. At Georgetown he was Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions, where he reviewed hundreds of applications and built recruitment strategies that grew enrollment. He also served on the admissions committee at Cincinnati. He holds an MBA and a master's in higher education administration.
What Kashif helps with
Kashif helps applicants with the full graduate application, from the first plan to the final interview.
- Writing a personal statement
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Mapping out an application strategy
- Building a competitive MBA application
- Applying to master's programs
- Understanding what admissions committees look for
Who Kashif works with
Kashif works with professionals who are applying to master's programs and MBA programs. His clients are people making a major career decision and want their application to show their full strengths.
Background and qualifications
Kashif spent over five years working in graduate admissions. He was Senior Admissions Counselor at the University of Cincinnati from November 2023 to December 2025, and he sat on its admissions committee. Before that he was Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions at Georgetown University, where he reviewed hundreds of applications and developed recruitment strategies that drove enrollment growth. He started as an Operations Coordinator at The George Washington University. He holds an MBA in Data Analytics from George Washington University and a master's in higher education administration from Temple University.
Kashif Malik pricing
Programs and services
- Personal statement coaching
- Interview preparation
- Application strategy sessions
- MBA admissions coaching
- Master's program admissions coaching
Kashif Malik reviews
Kashif Malik has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former Georgetown assistant director of admissions who has read hundreds of applications from the reviewer's side.
Best for professionals applying to an MBA or master's program who want guidance from a former admissions insider.
Common questions
How much does Kashif Malik charge?
Coaching with Kashif runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Kashif Malik help with?
Kashif Malik helps with writing a personal statement, preparing for admissions interviews, mapping out an application strategy and building a competitive MBA application.
Does Kashif Malik have reviews?
Kashif Malik has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 4 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Kashif Malik certified?
Kashif Malik lists: MBA in Data Analytics, George Washington University; Master's in Higher Education Administration, Temple University; Bachelor's in Information Systems.
Has Kashif Malik worked on an admissions committee?
Yes. He served on the admissions committee at the University of Cincinnati. He also reviewed hundreds of applications while at Georgetown University.
How do I contact Kashif Malik?
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