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Package Description:
This package is built for ambitious applicants who are more than 12 months away from deadlines and want to proactively position themselves for success in top Master’s programs. Whether you’re still exploring your options or ready to start building your application story, this package helps you lay the groundwork for a standout submission. You’ll partner with a Leland coach to navigate the full landscape of the graduate admissions process—from big-picture strategy to tactical next steps. Together, you’ll focus on early moves that create long-term impact and give you a clear advantage come application season. Common coaching activities in this package include, but are not limited to: - Application Strategy: Craft a compelling narrative that connects your academic, professional, and personal experiences. - Recommender Planning: Identify the right recommenders and build strong relationships that lead to standout letters. - Extracurricular Development: Strategize meaningful activities that reinforce your goals and strengthen your profile. - Timeline Building: Create a month-by-month roadmap to stay organized and reduce stress throughout the process. - Profile Assessment: Conduct a deep dive into your candidacy to highlight strengths and uncover areas to enhance. - Test Prep Planning (if needed): Outline a personalized test strategy for exams like the GRE or GMAT based on your timeline and goals. - School Selection: Curate a mix of programs that align with your academic interests, professional aspirations, and personal values. - Essay & Statement Planning: Brainstorm themes and develop early outlines for essays and personal statements that tell your story with clarity and conviction. Your coach will be by your side every step of the way, helping you make smart, high-leverage decisions early in your journey. This package is your foundation for a confident, well-prepared, and strategic Master’s application process.
What you'll get from this package
A clear application strategy that defines your unique narrative
Two (or more) recommenders selected and actively prepared to support your application
A thoughtful plan for extracurricular involvement (if needed)
A well-organized timeline you can confidently follow to meet deadlines
A clear profile assessment with insights on areas to improve or strengthen your candidacy
A well-defined list of schools that align with your goals and aspirations
A narrative you are eager to develop and communicate in your essays
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Services included:
School Selection
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
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Offered by Benjamin P.
Joined February 2026
5.0
Harvard, MIT, Wharton, Stanford Alum | Strategy, Essays, Selection
I've earned five degrees from four of the world's top universities — an MSM from Stanford GSB (MSx Sloan Fellows), an MBA from Wharton, an MA in International Studies from the Lauder Institute at Penn, an MS in Real Estate Development from MIT, and a BA from Harvard — spanning business, finance, real estate, international affairs, and the liberal arts. I was also admitted to London Business School's Sloan Fellows programme and attended INSEAD on exchange. Very few coaches can speak from personal experience across this range of programs, disciplines, and institutions. My graduate work has touched nearly every corner of the master's degree landscape: executive and mid-career programs (Stanford MSx, MIT Sloan Fellows), joint and dual degrees (Wharton/Lauder MBA/MA), industry-specific programs (MIT's MS in Real Estate Development), and internationally oriented degrees with language and regional immersion. I also guest lecture at Stanford School of Medicine on digital health and AI, giving me current insight into programs at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and policy. Outside academia, I've built a career across real estate private equity, venture capital, investment banking, international M&A, family office management, and digital health — experience that helps me advise applicants pursuing master's programs in fields ranging from finance and leadership to public policy, healthcare administration, and beyond. I work with applicants targeting a wide variety of master's programs in the U.S. and Europe, with particular expertise advising international candidates (I'm fluent in Spanish and Portuguese and have lived in five countries). My philosophy is the same across every program type: the right degree isn't necessarily the most prestigious one — it's the one that aligns with where you actually want to go. I help clients identify the programs that fit, craft applications that stand out, and make confident decisions when the acceptances come in.
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