Machmud Makhmudov
Law school, MBA and fellowship admissions consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Law school admissionsMBA admissionsGrad school and PhDIvy League and top schoolsFinancial aid and scholarshipsCareer changeCareer clarity and purposeLegal careers |
| Works with | Students |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Stanford Law School graduate; Rhodes Scholarship; Knight-Hennessy Scholar; Truman Scholarship; MPhil in Political Theory, University of Oxford |
Machmud Makhmudov is an admissions consultant who coaches applicants to law school, master's programs and MBA programs. He also helps with fellowships such as the Rhodes, Knight-Hennessy and Schwarzman. He is a Stanford Law graduate and a Rhodes Scholar who read for an MPhil at Oxford. He worked on the Biden 2020 policy team and at the White House on the COVID Response team. He has spent hundreds of hours coaching applicants.
What Machmud helps with
Machmud helps applicants with graduate school and fellowship applications. He also advises on career choices in politics, public service and Big Law.
- Law school applications
- Master's program applications
- MBA applications
- Rhodes, Knight-Hennessy and Schwarzman fellowship applications
- Truman and Marshall scholarship applications
- Career decisions in politics and public service
- Deciding whether Big Law is the right fit
- Work-life balance in high-pressure careers
Who Machmud works with
Machmud works with applicants who have big goals but few connections in law, business or politics. He has coached people applying to law school, business school and elite graduate fellowships. He also advises people weighing careers in public service, politics or corporate Big Law.
Background and qualifications
Machmud graduated from Stanford Law School as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar. Before that, he earned a Truman Scholarship at Oberlin College, then a Rhodes Scholarship and an MPhil in Political Theory at Oxford. He spent four years in political and policy roles, including the Biden 2020 campaign policy team and the White House COVID Response team. He worked in the tax group at Alston & Bird and at the Georgia General Assembly. He now serves as Deputy Voter Protection Director for the Democratic Party of Georgia.
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Machmud Makhmudov reviews
Machmud Makhmudov has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 109 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A Stanford Law graduate and Rhodes Scholar who has also coached friends to wins like the Truman, Marshall and Schwarzman Scholarships.
Best for first-generation applicants aiming at top law schools, MBA programs or elite fellowships.
Common questions
How much does Machmud Makhmudov charge?
Coaching with Machmud runs $70 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Machmud Makhmudov help with?
Machmud Makhmudov helps with law school applications, master's program applications, mBA applications and rhodes, Knight-Hennessy and Schwarzman fellowship applications.
Does Machmud Makhmudov have reviews?
Machmud Makhmudov has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 109 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Machmud Makhmudov certified?
Machmud Makhmudov lists: Stanford Law School graduate; Rhodes Scholarship; Knight-Hennessy Scholar; Truman Scholarship; MPhil in Political Theory, University of Oxford.
Can Machmud advise on Big Law careers?
Yes. He worked as a corporate attorney in the tax group at Alston & Bird and advises on Big Law and public service paths.
How do I contact Machmud Makhmudov?
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