Michael Gallo
Master's programs and scholarship admissions consultant
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Master's of Management Science in Global Affairs, Tsinghua University (Schwarzman Scholar); Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Moravian College |
Michael Gallo is an admissions consultant who helps people apply to master's programs and top scholarships and fellowships. He was chosen as a Schwarzman Scholar in the 7th cohort from a pool of over 3,000 applicants. He was the first Schwarzman Scholar from his small liberal arts college. He has worked at the United Nations and as a data analyst for a state court office. He also works as a research and evaluation consultant.
What Michael helps with
Michael helps applicants get ready for master's programs and highly competitive scholarships and fellowships.
- Applying to master's programs in many fields
- Preparing for Schwarzman Scholars applications
- Applying to Rhodes, Marshall, Gates-Cambridge and Knight-Hennessy programs
- Writing a strong personal statement
- Choosing and targeting graduate programs
- Applying from a non-traditional or underrepresented background
Who Michael works with
Michael works with people applying to master's programs in a wide range of areas. He also works with applicants going for competitive scholarships and fellowships. He is especially keen to help those from non-traditional or underrepresented educational or personal backgrounds, or who lacked strong institutional or family support.
Background and qualifications
Michael earned a Master's of Management Science in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University as a Schwarzman Scholar. He was chosen for the 7th cohort from over 3,000 applicants, with an acceptance rate under 5 percent. He studied biochemistry at Moravian College, a small liberal arts college. His work includes the United Nations from 2019 to 2021, a senior data analyst role at the Utah Supreme Court Office of Legal Services Innovation in 2022, and public health analyst work at SwipeRx from 2023 to 2024. He also did evaluation consulting for Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas in 2024 and 2025.
Michael Gallo pricing
Programs and services
- Free intro call
- Personal statement resources
Michael Gallo reviews
Michael Gallo has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 156 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a Schwarzman Scholar who was the first from his small liberal arts college to earn the award.
Best for master's and scholarship applicants from non-traditional or underrepresented backgrounds.
Common questions
How much does Michael Gallo charge?
Coaching with Michael runs $70 to $150 an hour. Message Michael from this page for an exact quote.
What does Michael Gallo help with?
Michael Gallo helps with applying to master's programs in many fields, preparing for Schwarzman Scholars applications, applying to Rhodes, Marshall, Gates-Cambridge and Knight-Hennessy programs and writing a strong personal statement.
Does Michael Gallo coach online?
Sessions are online.
Does Michael Gallo have reviews?
Michael Gallo has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 156 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Michael Gallo certified?
Michael Gallo lists: Master's of Management Science in Global Affairs, Tsinghua University (Schwarzman Scholar); Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, Moravian College.
Does Michael Gallo help with competitive scholarships and fellowships?
Yes. He works with applicants to programs such as Schwarzman Scholars, Gates-Cambridge, Rhodes, Knight-Hennessy and Marshall.
Can Michael meet outside his listed hours?
Yes. He arranges meetings outside his listed availability to fit time differences and busy schedules.
How do I contact Michael Gallo?
Send Michael a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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