Leah Coates
MBA admissions consultant and Harvard Business School graduate
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | MBA, Harvard Business School |
| Experience | 3 years coaching |
Leah Coates is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants build their story, edit essays and prepare for interviews. She is a Harvard Business School graduate and a former Bain consultant. She also works as a Director at Alterra Capital Partners, a private equity firm investing across Africa. For the last 3 years she has consulted with Sparrey Consulting Group. She has coached 50+ individuals and reports 60+ MBA clients.
What Leah helps with
Leah guides applicants through each step of the MBA application process, from first ideas to final interviews.
- Developing a strong personal story for MBA applications
- Editing MBA essays
- Preparing for MBA admissions interviews
- Planning the full MBA application process
Background and qualifications
Leah earned her MBA at Harvard Business School. She worked at Bain & Company and later moved into private equity. Since February 2022 she has been a Director at Alterra Capital Partners, a Pan-African private equity firm. In fall 2023 she was an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia, where she designed and taught a Global Studies course on investing in Africa and climate impact. For the last 3 years she has worked as an MBA admissions consultant with Sparrey Consulting Group.
Leah Coates pricing
Programs and services
- Coaching packages of 2 hours or more
- Coaching packages of 5 hours or more
- Custom hourly sessions
Leah Coates reviews
Leah Coates has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She combines a Harvard MBA with work at Bain and in Pan-African private equity.
Best for MBA applicants who want help with their story, essays and interviews.
Common questions
How much does Leah Coates charge?
Coaching with Leah runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Leah from this page for an exact quote.
What does Leah Coates help with?
Leah Coates helps with developing a strong personal story for MBA applications, editing MBA essays, preparing for MBA admissions interviews and planning the full MBA application process.
Does Leah Coates coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Leah Coates have reviews?
Leah Coates has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Leah Coates certified?
Leah Coates lists: MBA, Harvard Business School.
What does Leah Coates help with in MBA applications?
She helps with story development, essay editing and interview preparation.
How do I contact Leah Coates?
Send Leah a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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