Mel Baxter
Admissions, career and leadership coach based in the UAE
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Women |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Career coach |
| Based in | United Arab Emirates |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Graduate degree in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting, New York University |
| Practice | The Mel Baxter Group, LLC |
Mel Baxter is a coach who helps students with college and graduate school admissions, and helps professionals with career and leadership goals. Mel spent a decade in university enrollment offices. That work included recruiting students and reading applications at the University of Texas at Austin. Mel holds a graduate degree in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting from New York University. Mel grew up in the US and is now based in the UAE.
What Mel helps with
Mel helps students stand out in the admissions process. Mel also coaches on confidence, communication and leadership.
- Standing out as a college applicant
- Writing stronger resumes and essays
- Getting good recommendations
- Preparing for master's program applications
- Building confidence at work and in life
- Building rapport and asking better questions
- Handling feedback with a new mindset
- Communication and public speaking
Who Mel works with
Mel works with students applying to college and master's programs. Mel also works with professionals who want more confidence and stronger leadership and communication skills. The Mel Baxter Group focuses on coaching women through coaching, consulting, team trainings and speaking.
Background and qualifications
Mel spent a decade in university enrollment departments. Mel worked in admissions and visitor experience at Stanford, the University of Texas at Austin and New York University. At UT Austin, Mel recruited students, read applications and supported admissions decisions. From 2019 to 2022, Mel was Assistant Director in the NYU admissions centers at Washington Square and Brooklyn. Mel earned a graduate degree in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting from NYU. Since August 2022, Mel has run The Mel Baxter Group, LLC.
Mel Baxter pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one career coaching
- Leadership coaching
- Master's program admissions coaching
- Communication and public speaking coaching
- Team trainings
- Speaking engagements
Mel Baxter reviews
Mel Baxter has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Mel has read admissions applications from inside the admissions office at the University of Texas at Austin.
Best for students who want an insider view of how admissions offices review applicants.
Common questions
How much does Mel Baxter charge?
Coaching with Mel runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Mel Baxter help with?
Mel Baxter helps with standing out as a college applicant, writing stronger resumes and essays, getting good recommendations and preparing for master's program applications.
Does Mel Baxter coach online?
Mel is based in United Arab Emirates. Sessions are online.
Does Mel Baxter have reviews?
Mel Baxter has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Mel Baxter certified?
Mel Baxter lists: Graduate degree in Executive Coaching and Organizational Consulting, New York University.
Does Mel Baxter have admissions office experience?
Yes. Mel worked in admissions at the University of Texas at Austin, where Mel recruited students and read applications. Mel also worked in admissions at NYU and Stanford.
How do I contact Mel Baxter?
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