Kevin Paul
Law school, MBA and college admissions consultant in Raleigh
| Hourly rate range | $130 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Based in | Raleigh, North Carolina, United States |
| Credentials | JD/LL.M. in International and Comparative Law, Duke University School of Law; Degrees in French and Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Experience | 15 years coaching |
Kevin Paul is an admissions consultant who helps applicants get into undergraduate programs, law schools and MBA programs. He has 15 years of admissions experience. He worked as Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions for the University of Chicago Booth Executive MBA program. He lived in Hong Kong for more than a decade and now works from Raleigh, North Carolina. He holds a JD/LL.M. from Duke and briefly practiced law before moving into admissions.
What Kevin helps with
Kevin helps applicants plan and build strong applications for undergraduate, law and MBA programs. He also works on essays and personal stories.
- Building a strong law school application
- Choosing what goes in a law school personal statement and optional statements
- Applying to elite MBA programs
- Applying to undergraduate programs in the US and UK
- Personal statements and identity narratives for LGBTQ+ applicants
- Community-impact supplements
- Applying from outside the United States
Who Kevin works with
Kevin works with undergraduate, law and MBA applicants from many backgrounds around the world. He has guided hundreds of students to acceptances at schools such as Harvard, Penn, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Oxford and Cambridge. He also has deep experience coaching LGBTQ+ applicants.
Background and qualifications
Kevin grew up in Raleigh and earned degrees in French and Political Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He then completed a JD/LL.M. in International and Comparative Law at Duke University School of Law. After a short time practicing law, he moved into university admissions and student advising. He has 15 years of admissions experience. Past roles include Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions at the University of Chicago Booth Executive MBA program, Senior Lead Counsellor at AddedEducation, and US Strategy Consultant at Crimson Education. He also held admissions counseling roles at international colleges and universities.
Kevin Paul pricing
Programs and services
- Free intro calls
- Law school admissions coaching
- College admissions coaching
- MBA admissions coaching
- Master's program admissions coaching
Kevin Paul reviews
Kevin Paul has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 43 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former practicing lawyer with a Duke JD/LL.M. who also worked in admissions at the University of Chicago Booth Executive MBA program.
Best for law school, MBA and college applicants, including international and LGBTQ+ applicants, who want strategic help telling their story.
Common questions
How much does Kevin Paul charge?
Coaching with Kevin runs $130 to $300 an hour. Message Kevin from this page for an exact quote.
What does Kevin Paul help with?
Kevin Paul helps with building a strong law school application, choosing what goes in a law school personal statement and optional statements, applying to elite MBA programs and applying to undergraduate programs in the US and UK.
Does Kevin Paul have reviews?
Kevin Paul has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 43 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Kevin Paul certified?
Kevin Paul lists: JD/LL.M. in International and Comparative Law, Duke University School of Law; Degrees in French and Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Does Kevin Paul work with international applicants?
Yes. He has worked with applicants from around the world and lived in Hong Kong for more than a decade.
How do I contact Kevin Paul?
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