Michael Saxon
MBA admissions consultant with Harvard, Stanford, Wharton and Kellogg admits
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
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| Credentials | Stanford GSB MBA, class of 2026; BS in Marketing and Finance, Georgetown McDonough School of Business, magna cum laude |
Michael Saxon is an MBA admissions consultant who helps applicants build strong business school applications. He worked in brand management at Procter & Gamble for six years and served as a hiring manager there. He earned admission to Harvard, Stanford, Wharton and Kellogg, with multiple merit scholarship offers. He was also rejected once in college admissions and reapplied six years later with a better plan. He has helped clients get into Stanford GSB.
What Michael helps with
Michael helps applicants find what makes their story unique and turn it into a focused application for top business schools.
- Building an MBA application story that feels authentic
- Pairing leadership experiences with core values
- Preparing for the Harvard Business School interview
- Preparing for the Stanford GSB interview
- Applying to top MBA programs
- Avoiding common application mistakes
How Michael works
Michael teaches applicants to own their story instead of fitting a template. He helps them pair real leadership experiences with their core values to build a clear narrative. He also has interview prep packages built for Harvard Business School and Stanford GSB.
Background and qualifications
Michael worked at Procter & Gamble in brand management from July 2018 to June 2024, and he also served as a hiring manager there. He holds a BS in Marketing and Finance from the Georgetown McDonough School of Business, graduating magna cum laude. Before that, he was store director at Students of Georgetown from February 2016 to January 2018.
Michael Saxon pricing
Programs and services
- Package of 5 or more hours of coaching
- Package of 3 or more hours of coaching
- Harvard Business School interview prep
- Stanford GSB interview prep
- Package of 2 or more hours of coaching
- Custom hourly coaching
Michael Saxon reviews
Michael Saxon has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Michael has been through both a rejection and a successful reapplication, and he earned admits to four top MBA programs, including merit scholarships.
Best for MBA applicants aiming at top programs who want help shaping an authentic story and preparing for Harvard or Stanford interviews.
Common questions
How much does Michael Saxon charge?
Coaching with Michael runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Michael Saxon help with?
Michael Saxon helps with building an MBA application story that feels authentic, pairing leadership experiences with core values, preparing for the Harvard Business School interview and preparing for the Stanford GSB interview.
Does Michael Saxon have reviews?
Michael Saxon has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Michael Saxon certified?
Michael Saxon lists: Stanford GSB MBA, class of 2026; BS in Marketing and Finance, Georgetown McDonough School of Business, magna cum laude.
Has Michael Saxon helped clients get into Stanford GSB?
Yes. He has helped Leland clients get into Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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