Walter Woo
MBA admissions consultant for veterans and military transitioners
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Veterans |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | Master of Public Administration, Harvard Kennedy School; Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Portuguese, United States Military Academy |
Walter Woo is an MBA admissions consultant who also helps with master's programs, venture capital paths, and military transitions. He served as a US Army officer from 2015 to 2023 after graduating from the United States Military Academy. He later earned a Master of Public Administration at Harvard Kennedy School. He has invested in early-stage startups in Southeast Asia and other markets. He also interviewed and mentored prospective candidates for the Military Academy.
What Walter helps with
Walter helps clients get into MBA and master's programs and move into fields like venture capital. He also works with people leaving the military and those applying to service academies and ROTC.
- Applying to MBA programs
- Applying to master's programs
- Breaking into venture capital
- Moving from the military into civilian careers
- Applying to service academies and ROTC
- Building a strong personal narrative
Who Walter works with
Walter works with people applying to MBA and master's programs. He also works with those leaving the military and those seeking a place at a service academy or in ROTC. He is a military veteran and a son of immigrants, and he focuses on clients who want access to elite fields.
Background and qualifications
Walter graduated from the United States Military Academy with a degree in Political Science and Portuguese. He served as an Army officer from 2015 to 2023 in selective units, leading and coaching teams of up to 16 soldiers. He also worked as an admissions representative and liaison officer for the Academy, where he mentored candidates and ran interviews. After the Army he invested in early-stage startups at Starlight Ventures and Alter Global. He led an AI transformation project at Pano. He earned his MPA at Harvard Kennedy School.
Walter Woo pricing
Walter Woo reviews
Walter Woo has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
A former Army officer and Military Academy admissions interviewer who now coaches MBA applicants and other military transitioners.
Best for veterans and service members who want to get into an MBA program or move into fields like venture capital.
Common questions
How much does Walter Woo charge?
Coaching with Walter runs $70 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Walter Woo help with?
Walter Woo helps with applying to MBA programs, applying to master's programs, breaking into venture capital and moving from the military into civilian careers.
Does Walter Woo have reviews?
Walter Woo has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 6 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Walter Woo certified?
Walter Woo lists: Master of Public Administration, Harvard Kennedy School; Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Portuguese, United States Military Academy.
Does Walter Woo work with military veterans?
Yes. Walter is a military veteran and coaches clients on transitioning from the military. He also helps with service academy and ROTC applications.
How do I contact Walter Woo?
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