Alex O. | Leland

Alex O.

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Service Academy Expert | Air Force Veteran | Proven Coach

Studied at Harvard University

Worked at Bain & Company

Admissions Committee

Available Monday at 12:00 PM UTC

Usually responds within 7 hours

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Available Monday at 12:00 PM UTC

Usually responds within 7 hours

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Alex's Coaching Offerings

Get Into Your Dream College — Complete Package

Expert help on your applications, including essays, activities, and more

Starting at $2,00020h+ of coaching

Nail Your College Admissions Interview

Practice realistic mock college interviews with a trained expert

Starting at $2253h+ of coaching

Get Into Your Dream College — Getting Started

Build a strong foundation and college strategy from day one

Starting at $3605h+ of coaching

Pay as you go

Get help with Editing, Recommendations, and .

Alex’s College Qualifications

Going to the Air Force Academy was the best decision of my life. Because I went to school there, I earned my master's degree from Harvard (for free), got a job at one of the best places to work (Bain), and even met my wife. After it gave me so much, I wanted to give back to the Academy by serving as an admissions support officer. In this position, I mentored and evaluated 5 applicants, learning exactly what Service Academies look for in potential candidates. The application process is complex and intimidating, but, I'm ready to support you at every step. Service Academies aren't for everyone, but they are truly life-changing. If you're ready to work hard, I'm excited to help you earn your acceptance.

Alex can help with:

Editing

Recommendations

Interviews

Waitlist Strategy

School Selection

Secondary Review

Application Strategy

Essays

Resume

Alex also coaches for Management Consulting, Communication, and Master’s Programs. View all.

About Alex

I'm a Bain alum, Harvard grad, and Air Force veteran. At each step, coaches pushed me to think bigger, then provided the specific support I needed to be successful. At Bain, I interviewed 30+ candidates and reviewed 100+ resumes. Mentoring candidates, especially from non-traditional backgrounds, was a highlight of my career. It was an honor to help them earn an offer and thrive at Bain. In the Air Force, I taught 300+ people resilience strategies to perform under pressure. This background taught me that you need both the technical knowledge and the right mindset to be successful. As a coach, I'm excited to help you with both.

Why do I coach?

Coaches were critical to every one of my accomplishments. The applications were complex and the interviews intimidating. Coaches gave me the constructive guidance to be successful. To pay it forward, I've been supporting family and friends. Helping them succeed at top schools and companies has been incredibly fulfilling.

Work Experience

Manager

Bain & Company

July 2021 - December 2023

Admissions Committee

Led teams of consultants to help clients solve their toughest problems Example projects: growth strategy, tech transformation, go-to-market strategy, and automation Example industries: tech, manufacturing, distribution/logistics, and aerospace Two-time winner of best case in Texas based on team experience and client results

Air Force Officer

United States Air Force

May 2018 - July 2021

Provided resilience training to 300+ people to help them perform under pressure Served as Victim Advocate to support survivors of sexual assault Ranked 2/114 junior officers for performance and leadership Built partnerships between Boeing and the White House for the next Air Force One

Education

Harvard University

Masters of Public Policy, Business and Government

2016 - 2018

Harvard University Presidential Scholar VP of the Armed Forces Committee Cheng Fellow (1 of 12 students selected across Harvard to lead social innovation projects)